

Easy Stuffed Shells with Ricotta Cheese | Recipe
AÂ recipe for easy stuffed shells with ricotta cheese, Fontina and Parmesan.
I lived my whole life in Houston, up until the day I went off t


Baked Turkey-Ricotta Meatballs over Spaghetti Squash | Recipe
As much as we wish we could shoo away our comfort food cravings during bikini season, life just doesn't always end up that way. If you h


Basil Pesto Pasta Salad with Tomatoes and Green Beans | Recipe
The summertime is such a perfect time to whip up a batch of Pesto Pasta Salad with Green Beans and Tomatoes, because well…all that good stuf


Basil Pesto Sauce | Recipe
An easy recipe for a quick, homemade basil pesto sauce. But first, what is pesto and what is pesto made of? Questions answered. What is...


Turkey-Ricotta Meatballs with Quick Marinara Dipping Sauce | Recipe
I'm not sure if I've ever met another human being who doesn't get even just a little bit pumped up about meatballs. Why? Because


Easy Baked Meatballs | Recipe
Meatballs hold a special place in my heart. As far as I was concerned as a child, spaghetti and meatballs was its own food group, and while


Antipasto Pasta Salad | Recipe
Party or no party, I would adore a good ol' antipasto platter any day of the week. Italian ingredients like marinated fresh Mozzarella a


Homemade Garlic Bread | Recipe
The discovery of compound butters changed my life. Ok, well maybe, that's a bit of an exaggeration, but it did make it more enjoyable. A


Fettuccini Alfredo with Poached Shrimp | Recipe
This dish begins with a simple yet luscious homemade Alfredo, singing of nutty Parmesan cheese and aromatic garlic. As the dish progresses,


Four-Cheese Lasagna Bolognese
A comforting and delicious four-cheese lasagna featuring an easy, homemade marinara based meat sauce. In my opinion, if you are going to...


Scratch-Made Marinara | Recipe
A recipe for simple, Italian marinara sauce made from scratch made using fresh tomatoes. Here is a little tidbit about my personal life:...


Shrimp & Caper Cappellini with a White Wine-Butter Sauce
A light pasta dish featuring a white wine sauce, wild-caught shrimp and diced tomatoes. Perfectly served in summertime, during the peak...


Chicken Parmesan | Recipe
Homemade chicken parmesan featuring a crust made of panko bread crumbs mixed with Parmesan cheese. Topped with a white wine marinara and...


Fail-Proof Polenta
The recipe for both perfectly cooked, creamy polenta and polenta squares. 3 c + 1 c Unsalted Chicken Broth, separated 1 c Coarse Ground...


Steak & Bowtie Pasta with a Smoked Gouda Sauce
Steak and Bowtie Pasta is a full-flavored dish featuring, steak, spinach a decadent sauce with smoky undertones. One try and this will a...