Mom’s Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe is the only one I make! It’s stuffed with citrus, onions and garlic, basted with a butter and wine sauce and topped with gravy! Thanksgiving came early to my house! Because, there’s no way I could pull off taking blog photos on a holiday. So, I got my giblets together last…
Spinach Salad with Mandarin Oranges and Pancetta
Make this refreshing Spinach Salad with Mandarin Oranges and Pancetta for the holidays! With red onions, toasted walnuts and a delicious orange vinaigrette. Meet the number-two salad in my life. It’s the understudy to the OG Best Italian Green Salad with Homemade Dressing. Which means…if company’s coming over for dinner, this spinach salad with mandarin…
Tender Beef Stroganoff
Looking for a Tender Beef Stroganoff recipe? This is it! And…it’s got the best flavor from beef stock, wine and a delicious blend of seasonings. I tested this over and over! Beef Stroganoff holds a special place in my heart. It’s one of the dishes Mom would make on Sundays when my Hungarian Grandpa was…
Pasta with Zucchini
A cross between soup and a pasta dish, Pasta with Zucchini is Italian comfort food at its best! A one-pot meal ready in 35 minutes! Based on a family recipe from Naples. Pasta is my ultimate comfort food. This dish is one of my favorites! If you know me and have ever asked me what…
Stuffed Pork Tenderloin with Cream Cheese and Jalapeños
Stuffed Pork Tenderloin with Cream Cheese and Jalapeños is fantastic! An easy but impressive dinner that’s low carb & keto friendly. One of my most popular recipes! Don’t miss the video & nutrition info! If you think you’ve seen this recipe before, it’s because you probably saw it here. This stuffed pork tenderloin with cream…
Pesto Salmon
You won’t believe how delicious this Pesto Salmon tastes! Try it with my Mom’s pesto! Leave it to Costco to inspire me to make Pesto Salmon. It’s become our routine to pick up a foil pan of raw salmon topped with pesto butter (to bake later) during our bimonthly trips for paper products and other…
Sautéed Cod with Tomatoes
My Nonna’s Sautéed Cod with Tomatoes is a treasured family recipe! Enjoy this easy fish dinner! Every time I make this cod, it smells like Nonna’s been cooking in my kitchen. And that makes me smile. Nonna wasn’t the typical grandmother. She had movie-star good looks, perfectly coiffed blonde hair, and nails painted red. She…
Slow Cooker Carolina Pulled Pork
Got 15 minutes? You can prep Slow Cooker Carolina Pulled Pork in the morning and let it cook all day! It’s juicy and tender with sweet heat and a vinegar kick. It’ll become your go-to pulled pork recipe! This one’s for anyone who’s gone all day at work, school or sporting events and wants to…
Leftover Spaghetti Frittata
Leftover Spaghetti Frittata is one of the best things in life! You can start with cold, cooked pasta out of your fridge or boil some just to make this fantastic dish! It’s great for picnics, lunches and brunches. Are there certain foods that symbolize summer for you? Maybe it’s tomatoes, blueberries, or homemade ice cream….
Broiled Scallops with Parmesan Bread Crumbs
You’ll love Mom’s Broiled Scallops with Parmesan Bread Crumbs! This is our favorite seafood dish! Hello from the depths of my recovering, flu-infected household! It’s been a rough few weeks. First my hubby got sick, then I caught a milder version of the virus, since I had my annual flu shot. But…then I developed bronchitis,…
