Honey, let me introduce you to the dessert that’s about to change your whole sweet-eating experience: Banana Pudding Tiramisu. Now, you know I love to take classic recipes and give them a little twist, and this one is no exception. It’s all the goodness of traditional banana pudding merged with the rich, coffee-infused elegance of […]
Spaghetti and Meatballs
Y’all, this Spaghetti and Meatballs recipe is straight-up fire! This homemade Spaghetti and Meatballs recipe brings together spaghetti pasta with a simple yet robust marinara sauce with juicy hand-rolled meatballs. It’s not just food, it’s an experience, making every meal unforgettable and a surefire hit with the whole fam! And get this—it’s all coming together […]
Best Mexican Pizza Recipe
In this amazing Mexican Pizza Recipe, delicious crust gets topped with super flavorful chorizo sausage making the best homemade Mexican chorizo pizza you will ever taste! Simple ingredients and great flavor make this a family favorite weeknight meal everyone will love! This Mexican-style pizza featuring chorizo sausage is dedicated to my husband Fred. He is a […]
Marinara Sauce
This Homemade Marinara Sauce is easy to make and packed with BOLD flavor! Made with San Marzano tomatoes, basil, and lots of garlicky goodness, my marinara is pure simplicity at its best! Marinara Sauce is so iconic! There simply can’t be anyone on earth who hasn’t had a taste of this Italian classic. I’ve been […]
Chicken Francese
Battered chicken breasts, pan-fried to golden-brown perfection, and topped with a buttery lemon sauce. Chicken Francese is an easy, unique Italian-American classic that makes a delicious meal! Before the world turned upside down, my husband and I committed to a weekly date-night. We’d book the babysitter (let’s be honest, I called my parents), make a […]
Chicken Stuffed Shells Recipe
Chicken Stuffed Shells Recipe is filled with flavorful chicken and broccoli stuffed inside of tender pasta shells then smothered with a decadent cajun cream sauce and cheese. Easily the best stuffed shells recipe ever! So, if you have been following along with me this year, you know my baby girl is now seven months old! […]
Stuffed Shells with Meat Recipe
In this Stuffed Shells with Meat Recipe, hearty sausage and an herb ricotta cheese mixture are stuffed into pasta shells, topped with marinara and cheese, and then baked to bubbly, ooey-gooey perfection! The Heart and Soul of the Best Stuffed Shells with Meat Primary Cooking Method: Baking Dietary Info: Meat-Lover’s Dream Key Flavor: Rich and […]
The BEST Italian Castagnole (Fried Dough Balls with Sugar)
A wonderfully authentic recipe for “Castagnole”, an Italian Fried Dough Balls recipe . These are perfect morsels of dough fried to golden brown perfection. A few years ago, Frederick and I had the pleasure of going to Rome. I can’t remember falling in love with a city the way I fell in love with Rome. […]
Baked Chicken Parmesan
This Baked Chicken Parmesan is a lighter twist on an Italian Classic! Flavorful crispy breaded chicken breasts are baked then topped with a light tomato sauce and cheese and served over spaghetti squash!!! The Perks and Highlights of Baked Chicken Parmesan Cuisine Inspiration: Italian-American Fusion Primary Cooking Method: Baking Dietary Info: High-Protein Comfort Key Flavor: […]
Italian Pot Roast
My Italian Pot Roast is a sensationally tender pot roast braised in a savory tomato sauce that melts in your mouth. It is filled with tons of great Italian flavors and spice. A great bottle of wine makes the best Italian dishes. I consider myself an expert on this. That’s because I think my […]