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 …
vegetables
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.
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.
Stuffed Artichokes-My favorite food…ever
What do you say when someone asks, “What’s your favorite food?” Pizza, tacos, spaghetti? Well, if someone asked me that question, the answer would probably be surprising. I’ll give you hint, it’s not pizza, tacos or spaghetti. It’s rather unique and it’s one of my …
Italian “Fried” Peppers
I love,love, love these! My Nonna makes these and they are amazing! She will fry these in oil or put them on the oven as I do. I love when the peppers to get blistery and crispy. This recipe is made with cubanelle peppers. I …
Roasted Beets
Beets are so good for you! I’m not talking about the canned kind either. Although, I do put those in my salads! Beets are heart healthy and better yet,
Parmesan Potatoes
My potato obsession continues… Here you go folks. Another day, another potato recipe. I just can’t stop myself. Potatoes are really just the perfect side dish, am I right? Anyway, this one is really easy. Just toss,
3 Cheese Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
Hi all! What’s cooking today? For me, it’s stuffing more stuff. This time its large Potobello mushroom caps. These guys are so versatile.
Quick Bacon & Peas
I’m always searching for a quick side dish. You know, just something you can throw together in a flash with the rest of dinner is cooking, or almost done. Isn’t that the way it is?
Stuffed Eggplant
I like to stuff things! Eggplant is no exception. These babies are delicious. Its kind of like eggplant Parmesan in a cute little boat. Here’s the thing about eggplant. I’ve heard you are supposed to salt your eggplant before cooking.This is when preparing your eggplant …