My Italian Stuffed Peppers feature ground beef, rice and onions with marinara, Pecorino Romano, mozzarella and basil! Forget boring and bland — these are incredible! Let’s cut to the chase. I mean the cheese. You guys, these Italian Stuffed Peppers exceeded my wildest expectations. I kept working on the recipe, taking it from “not bad”…
Broccoli-Cheddar Soup with Parmesan
Broccoli-Cheddar Soup with Parmesan is so delicious! Made with 2% milk plus half and half for a perfectly creamy soup that’s not heavy. I started making this broccoli-cheddar soup with Parmesan five years ago, when I became jealous that my daughter was frequently ordering a heavier version at Panera. I mean, what the heck?!! I…
Hungarian Chicken Paprikash with Dumplings
You must try my Hungarian Chicken Paprikash with Dumplings! I’m half Hungarian and worked to get the recipe just right! 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…
Mom’s Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe
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…
