I received an Instant Pot Electronic Pressure Cooker last year as a gift. Since then, I've been working diligently to create delicious dinners - all in a fraction of the time of the conventional methods. Since my readers love my Mom's Crock Pot Pot ...
Italian
Gnocchi with Brown Butter and Sage
Once I started making my own homemade potato gnocchi, the next task was to decide on a sauce. One simple and tasty preparation is to saute in brown butter and sage. Brown butter - YUM! You can start with a fresh or store bought gnocchi. I ...
Pork Chops Saltimbocca
This quick and easy Italian Saltimbocca is served on a bed of wilted Spinach and creamy polenta and is on the dinner table in about 30-minutes. Easy enough for a weeknight meal yet elegant enough for dinner guests. Saltimbocca ...
Italian Beef Ragu
A staple of northern Italy, a Italian Beef Ragu is a thick, full-bodied meat sauce that usually contains beef, tomatoes, onions, celery, carrots, and garlic. The already flavorful sauce is then further enhanced with wine and herbs. ...
Pepperoni Pizza Pinwheels
If you are a pizza lover like my family is, then you are going to love these pizza pinwheels! These are a fun appetizer or snack for game day or family fun night. We especially like to make these when we play cards with friends or board games ...
Homemade Carrabba’s Marinara Sauce
This is the real deal - Carrabbas's Marinara Sauce made at home. This Marinara Sauce is ideal for dipping all your favorite appetizers. It’s fast and easy, and ready in just 30 minutes! ...
Italian minestrone soup with pasta and beans
Italian minestrone soup with pasta and beans is hearty and delicious. So much so that my husband didn't miss the meat at all in this soup. If you were so inclined, you could add some browned ground beef or tofu crumbles and have a ...
New England-Style Stuffed Clams (Stuffed Quahogs)
New England-style Stuffed Clams also called Stuffed Quahogs (hard-shelled clams) are a regional favorite in Rhode Island around Narragansett Bay and along the coastline in Southern Massachusetts and the Cape where I grew ...
Baked Spaghetti
Also called Spaghetti Pie, I first had this casserole at a work potluck luncheon. It was such a hit with all my co-workers that I made sure to ask the gal for her recipe. I've since added a couple of my own additions to the recipe like fresh ...
Homemade Alfredo Sauce
Rich and creamy homemade alfredo sauce is incredibly quick and easy to prepare. With just a few simple ingredients and about 10 minutes, you can create this flavorful and versatile sauce at home. ...