a journal of food, family & friends
Imagine how great it would be to enjoy your own totally homemade pizza at a moment’s notice. It really is possible without a bunch of expensive equipment. A pizza stone preheated in a very hot oven is the key. And starting off with the proper flour of the best quality. You absolutely can make this
This pot roast needs to be on your list of go-to recipes. Super delicious. Super tender. And after the initial preparations, it’s totally hands-off for several hours before the big reveal. Ina Garten’s Company Pot Roast is just that …what you will want to serve to your favorite people. Soon.
This is one of my family’s favorites. A hearty go-to dish that feeds a large crowd and makes everyone happy. Every time. You won’t find the recipe in a cookbook. This one was created by my awesome daughter-in-law, so I’ve named it Maria’s Delicious Roasted Vegetable Lasagna.
I don’t know about you guys but in my household we love rotisserie chicken. We can grab one any day of the week from our local market. Probably that’s the case for most of us. Since we’re all busy with our hectic schedules, some help with our endless meal planning is always welcome. We’re here
Who knew you could make delicious cutlets from pieces of pork tenderloin? It’s true. Creamy Pork Tenderloin Mushroom Marsala. Once you get a sampling of one of these golden portions of meat smothered with a rich sauce of mushrooms, cream and Marsala wine, you’ll wonder why you haven’t tried this before now.
So we’re all in the midst of a pumpkin frenzy right about now. It’s just a thing we all do this time of year. But have you guys tried a delicious baked treat with both pumpkin and banana at the heart of it? With a generous sampling of dark chocolate thrown in for good measure?
It seems as though everyone loves pasta. Whatever the shape or sauce, most folks simply can’t resist a delicious pasta dish. It is comforting, satisfying and sure to please the masses. Even so, pasta night can always be improved with something new or even an upgrade to your tried and true recipes. These 15 Awesome
This Nourishing Polpette & Orzo in Basic Broth is not only delicious …it is all cooked in one pot. An all-around win.
After trying these for yourself, you may be adding these Quick & Easy Veggie Lasagna Cups to the menu for all of your fun get-togethers. They are no ordinary cupcakes. These guys are super easy and delicious …the perfect addition to your next potluck dinner or family gathering. They can be made ahead of time
This delightful summertime treat is a spinoff of the traditional Italian dessert, zabaglione, which is a light delicious custard typically served with a topping of fresh fruit. The beauty of this dish is that it is presented as a warm inviting collection of your favorite berries topped off with a yummy golden crust. Fresh from
If you’re like most folks, you want your family to have healthy food choices each and every day. It makes sense that you’re most likely looking for ways to add more fresh vegetables to the mix. This is the time to take advantage of that plentiful green squash. Check out our easy to navigate collection
We’ve all had that wonderful combination. Pulled pork sandwiches topped off with melted provolone and a generous layer of broccoli rabe. It’s a definite Italian favorite. Let’s switch it up a bit with these Italian Pork Burgers with Broccoli Rabe.
