Need an easy, 30-minute meal? Make these Cheesy Baked BBQ Chicken Breasts with Onions! If you love BBQ chicken pizza, but don’t want all the carbs, this is for you! Gluten free. I feel guilty tempting you with meat on Friday during Lent. For the record, I’m not saying you should make these cheesy, baked…
Easy One-Pan Roasted Chicken and Vegetables
Ready in under an hour, this Easy One-Pan Roasted Chicken and Vegetables is so delicious! Make it with sweet potatoes, red onions and either broccoli or zucchini, and enjoy the caramelized results! I was torn between giving you a recipe today for Valentine’s dessert or Valentine’s dinner. But, my gut tells me everyone needs an…
Homemade Turkey Lunch Meat
Homemade Turkey Lunch Meat is so easy! In just over 30 minutes, you’ll have delicious, juicy sandwich meat that’s healthier than what you can buy at the deli! Can you believe homemade turkey lunch meat takes just a minute of prep and needs only 30 minutes in the oven? I had no clue. Some of…
Breaded Italian Chicken Cutlets
Breaded Italian Chicken Cutlets are so juicy and tender! My recipe is based on my family’s version with homemade Italian bread crumbs that include Romano and Parmesan cheeses! I’ve been meaning to post this family recipe for two years. I’ve no good excuse for the delay. But, I trust that once you make these breaded…
Nonna’s 4-Ingredient BBQ Chicken
We don’t know the origin of Nonna’s 4-ingredient BBQ chicken. It’s safe to say, however, that this is an American dish, one of maybe three in her repertoire. (Otherwise, it was all Napoletana food, all the time. Lucky us!) Before I was born, Nonna used to work as a cook at a local parish. (Lucky…
Buffalo Chicken and Nacho Salad
To the ladies at Panera: You made our day. And I think you’ll enjoy this Buffalo Chicken and Nacho Salad with My Son’s Homemade Ranch Dressing. To everyone else, I have to tell you what happened! My son was at Panera the other day and heard the women in the next booth talking about how…
Coq au Vin
If you don’t speak French, coq au vin (coke-oh-ven) refers to chicken cooked in wine. Generally, I don’t toss around fancy French terms, although I did study the language for several years. Even the simplest of dishes sounds fancy in French though. Just imagine ordering a burger at a fast food joint, and being asked,…
Turkey BBQ Chili with Red Peppers
Chili is such a matter of personal taste, isn’t it? Some like it hot and spicy, some prefer it mild, some want it sweet, and some don’t ever want beans to be included (hello, Daughter.) I’m happy I’ve landed on the right combination for my family, one that provides a delicious base and allows for…
Chicken Paprikash with Dumplings
Chicken Paprikash with Dumplings holds a special place in my heart, because it reminds me of my Hungarian grandparents, as well as Nonna. (If you haven’t read my About section, you probably didn’t realize that I’m half Hungarian!) Grandpa and Grandma (Dad’s parents) were Hungarian immigrants who owned Gold Cross Pharmacy on Woodhill Road in…
Nonna’s Chicken Meatball Soup
Without question, this is the most special recipe on my blog. This was Nonna’s signature dish, the one I most wanted to learn to make. It was the highlight of our Easter dinners, and sometimes more often, if we were lucky. I’ve been waiting for soup weather to arrive so I could share it with…
