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,…
Homemade Alfredo Sauce with Garlic
You have to try this easy, Homemade Alfredo Sauce with Garlic! It’s got a creamy, velvety texture and huge flavor from Parmesan and Romano. Try it over pasta, chicken or zoodles! Gluten free. A few months ago, a reader asked if I have an Alfredo sauce recipe. I told her I didn’t but would add…
Eggplant Parmigiana Recipe
You’ll love this Eggplant Parmigiana Recipe! As in Naples, the eggplants are dipped in flour and egg, but no bread crumbs. Featuring three kinds of cheese, fresh basil and a light tomato sauce. Everybody loves eggplant Parm. Am I right? But, did you know there are different versions of Eggplant Parmigiana in Southern Italy? You’re…
Spaghetti Bolognese
I tested this Spaghetti Bolognese recipe over and over to get the best flavor! It’s made with half sausage, half beef and just enough tomato, the way authentic Bolognese sauce should be! I’m pretty sure my blood type is B for Bolognese right now. (I’m actually type A, but that’s another story.) Anyhoo, I tested…
