Month: March 2018

Baby Rainbow Carrots with Pomegranate & Walnuts

Baby Rainbow Carrots with Pomegranate & Walnuts

Spring is here! Spring means color! I just had to have these beautiful rainbow carrots when I saw them at the store. I knew they would make the most vibrant side dish. Wouldn’t these be perfect

Italian Rice-A-Roni

Did you eat this as a child? It’s great combination of pasta and rice. Of course I add my Italian flair to this tasty dish! I add tomatoes and herbs,but I have also made this plain.  This is really easy to make and quick enough 

Sandwich Peppers (not just for sandwiches)

If you haven’t figured it out, we Italians love our peppers. My mom taught me this trick.

Ciambotta

What is ciambotta? It a vegetable stew/side dish that is tasty and healthy. I like it more as a side dish than a stew, That’s how we always ate it growing up. A stew will be have more sauce to it, this version is more 

Italian Baked Beans

Baked beans Italian style! Here’s a good one for that next cook out or potluck. It’s perfect for that summertime BBQ but also warm and comforting on a cool night. I’ve put an Italian twist on a classic.These are very tasty! They are a welcomed 

Roasted Broccoli Rabe with Red Peppers

I’ve mentioned broccoli rabe to you guys in my Broccoli Rabe, Sausage and Cannellini Beans with Orecchiete Pasta recipe. Check that one out- it’s one of my favorites! Broccoli rabe or Rappini, is popular in Italian cooking.

Italian Orange Chicken

So here is my version of orange chicken with and Italian twist! It is sweet and sour in a sense. In Italian we call that agrodolce. For this recipe

Pasta & Mushrooms

I love mushrooms! They are earthy and hearty and this dish is definitely all about the mushrooms. They really impart great flavor on the pasta here.