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Gnocchi with Brown Butter

June 16, 2021September 20, 2016 by Ronda Eagle

Once I started making my own homemade potato gnocchi, the next task was to decide on a sauce. One simple and tasty preparation is this delicious Gnocchi with Browned Butter. Brown butter – YUM! You can start with a fresh or store bought gnocchi. I used homemade, which I rolled …

Homemade Potato Gnocchi

January 7, 2026September 18, 2016 by Ronda Eagle

Traditional homemade gnocchi are made with potatoes, flour, egg & salt. You'll be amazed at how easily these come together with typical pantry ingredients.

I’ve wanted to make Homemade Potato Gnocchi for a long time. I thought they were too fussy and difficult to make, so I was afraid to try. I’m not usually one for timely and fussy preparations. I was watching Masterchef this season and in one of the pressure tests, the …

Baked Goat Cheese Dip

January 8, 2026February 21, 2016 by Ronda Eagle

Baked Goat Cheese Dip is quick and simple to make and is perfect for entertaining guests or as the prelude to your date night dinner. My husband and I always order something similar to this when we travel to Savannah, GA. One of our favorite tapas restaurants serves a baked cheese …

30-Minute Skillet Lasagna

June 7, 2021January 17, 2016 by Ronda Eagle

This 30-minute Skillet Lasagna tastes JUST like traditional lasagna without all the fuss of layering! Simply brown the ground beef and Italian sausage and then add the rest of the ingredients into the pan to simmer.

Crock Pot Italian Meatballs in Marinara Sauce

June 16, 2021October 13, 2015 by Ronda Eagle

Homemade Crock Pot Italian Meatballs are so simple — and delicious. Delicate and tender, these scratch-made meatballs poach in the marinara creating a rich and delicious sauce in the crockpot. Serve as an appetizer or entree.

It’s truly worth every bit of effort you put in (which isn’t much) and as a reward, you get every bit of that effort back two-fold in appreciation from your family and guests. You will never get a meatball from a bag as tasty as the ones you make homemade, and the same goes for the spaghetti sauce.

Classic Italian Caprese Salad

June 15, 2021June 28, 2015 by Ronda Eagle

Fresh basil and tomatoes are combined with mozzarella cheese and a light vinaigrette to form this classic Italian salad.

Pork Chops Saltimbocca

June 9, 2021March 19, 2013 by Ronda Eagle

Saltimbocca is a Mediterranean dish that originated in Italy and can be traced back to Roman Times. While veal is the meat traditionally used in making this dish, any meat can be used. This version of Saltimbocca with wilted Spinach and Polenta is on the table in just over 30-minutes and the flavors are fully satisfying.

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.