"When the stars make you drool just like a pasta fazool, ...that's amore!" Dean Martin said it, so it must be true. I cannot tell you how delicious Pasta Fagioli is. It reminds me of my childhood. It reminds me of my grandmother. It reminds me of why I fell in love with cooking in the first place. This is a sentimental, classic dish for me. I did … [Read more...] about Pasta Fazool (Fagioli) a.k.a. Pasta Frugal
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Garlic Rosemary Roasted Sweet Potato Fries (Just 4 Easy Steps!)
I am constantly on the prowl for healthy, flavorful, affordable side dishes that are easily prepped and enjoyed. Last night, I was tempted to pop a frozen pizza in the oven and call it a day, but then I saw the sweet potatoes on my counter and decided to stop being lazy and just make a real dinner already. I paired these delicious baked sweet potato fries with a pan-cooked … [Read more...] about Garlic Rosemary Roasted Sweet Potato Fries (Just 4 Easy Steps!)
Salmon Cakes with Mixed Sweet Peppers and a Lemon Dill Creme Fraiche
Want something elegant, easy, delicious, and healthy? Is that too good to be true? Make a Salmon Cake! I know what you're thinking...salmon cakes? Isn't it only supposed to be crab cakes? No. Any delicious fish belongs in crushed cracker meal mixed with a lightly beaten egg. And what's the best part about this recipe? If you know how to make this cake, you can … [Read more...] about Salmon Cakes with Mixed Sweet Peppers and a Lemon Dill Creme Fraiche
Crock Pot Shrimp Fra Diavolo with Angel Hair Pasta
You're probably thinking, "Crock pot shrimp fra diavolo? This could never work. Oh, but it does. Since all but one burner was broken on my stovetop, I got creative with my crockpot. When I planned to make Shrimp Fra Diavolo, my first thought was, "Seafood in the crock pot? Shrimp in the crock pot?!" I thought it was impossible, too. I thought wrong. With just a few … [Read more...] about Crock Pot Shrimp Fra Diavolo with Angel Hair Pasta
Romantic Fall Butternut Squash Risotto
I don't know what it is about risotto, which is an Italian rice... Risotto literally means rice, but it is so much more than that! It's rich, creamy, and thick--it's flavorful and hearty. And somehow, without a lick of heavy cream or flour to thicken it. The thing about Risotto is, you need patience and a day where you have nothing else better to do. Save this for a … [Read more...] about Romantic Fall Butternut Squash Risotto