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Creamy Shrimp Scampi and Spinach Pasta
It’s Pasta Night!
Meatballs & Penne with Spaghetti Sauce
It's Italian in a flash. Whenever I need some comfort food, I turn to pasta. It's one of my all-time favorite dishes. Combined with my very own homemade spaghetti sauce, it makes an amazing meal.
Pork Chops with Italian Sunday Gravy
The pork chops have been pan seared, then oven roasted, and topped with some delicious Sunday gravy.
Breakfast Frittata
I usually skip breakfast. We should make time to slow down and appreciate a good breakfast.
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Fun fact: it is physically impossible to be sad eating a pancake. That's why those who say they’re not a “morning person” have clearly never experienced buttermilk deliciousness. Light, fluffy, and sweet, pancakes can truly make your day. So start your morning with a stack and a smile.
I love Pizza!
Do you enjoy pizza as much as I do? You do, I bet you. Pizza is almost usually regarded as a treat and a method to simplify dinner. Which topping is your favorite?
Pasta doesn’t make you fat. How much pasta you eat makes you fat. –Giada De Laurentiis
It’s Pasta Time
To flavor food without making a lot of effort. A substantial, satisfying meal. Pasta, Italian sausage, tomato chunks, light homemade tomato sauce that's sweet, sour, and spicy, and freshly grated Romano cheese on top make the ideal meal. The perfect meal should also include some toasted garlic cheese bread.
“Life is a combination of magic and pasta” - Federico Fellini
Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
One of the simplest foods to make is spaghetti. One never forgets a recipe they view just once. It has been permanently ingrained in the collective mind. Everyone has made spaghetti, which makes it incredibly relatable.
"Spaghetti can be eaten most successfully if you inhale it like a vacuum cleaner” - Sophia Loren.
Lemon Parmesan Risotto with Shrimp
When life hands you lemons, make this creamy, Parmesan-topped, lemony risotto with shrimp. This simple seafood risotto can be prepared for a weekday meal, but it also works well as the centerpiece for a fancy date or dinner party. You'll need some time and some patience, because making great risotto requires superb cooking technique. Just a half cup of liquid at a time should be added, and the rice should be mixed constantly until it becomes creamy and soft. By adding the shrimp just before the risotto is finished cooking, you can quickly heat through while maintaining a luscious bite. And if you want soft risotto, use arborio rice.
“Food brings people together on many different levels. It’s nourishment of the soul and body; it’s truly love.” – Giada De Laurentiis
Tuscan Herb Chicken and Linguine
This week, I'm making my new go-to pasta dish: Tuscan herb chicken over lemony linguine. Tossed with linguine and a dusting of Parmesan after being cooked in a lemony sauce with shallot, garlic, and chili flakes. Just one bite will convince you of why it has become my new favorite.
“Food brings people together on many different levels. It’s the nourishment of the soul and body; it truly loves.” -Giada De Laurentiis
Shrimp Scampi on Pasta al Limone
An excellent weeknight meal is shrimp scampi. With only a few ingredients, many of which you may already have at home, it comes together quickly. Naturally, good shrimp is the key in this situation. Frozen wild-caught or sustainably farmed shrimp are probably fresher than the frozen-then-thawed shrimp available at your neighborhood grocery, unless you have access to a fisherman.
The only thing I like better than talking about food is eating. –John Walters
Spaghetti with Meat Sauce and Hot Dogs
Pasta is one of the world's simplest foods to cook. Spaghetti is the most popular variety of pasta. It is a dish that is eaten so regularly. One of life's most affordable indulgences is it.
“Food brings people together on many different levels. It’s nourishment of the soul and body; it’s truly love.” – Giada De Laurentiis
Pizza Craving
A quick comfort dish for people who don't want to cook, but still want a filling meal A calming, stress-free meal. Cooked, delivered, and ready to eat, and so simple to reheat
“We must have a pie. Stress cannot exist in the presence of a pie.” ― David Mamet
Ciambotta Reimagined- Italian Summer Stew
An all-in-one dish for a homey vegetable stew bursting with summery flavors. One thing about summer vegetables that never changes is how delicious they are. It has been transformed into a hearty, savory feast with the addition of pasta and Italian sausage.
“To me, food is as much about the moment, the occasion, the location, and the company as it is about the taste.” – Heston Blumenthal
Olive Garden
I have a craving for my favorite eggplant alla Parmigiana but am too lazy to make. When read off the menu, it could sound difficult. But the reality is that making it at home is simpler than you may imagine. Of course, there are occasions when, by the time I've finished cooking, I'm not hungry. I've been tasting it the entire time, and when it's done, I'm simply done. I naturally just want to unwind today and let someone else do the cooking.
“Food is symbolic of love when words are inadequate.” – Alan D. Wolfelt
Vegetable Frittata
Frittatas are a terrific way to prepare elegant brunches, hearty and quick breakfasts, and meals that help empty the fridge. Frittatas are delicious warm, cold, or room temperature. In comparison to certain other egg recipes, it is far less fussy. It has almost enough space for everything. Add whatever strange things or leftovers you have lingering in your refrigerator to your frittata. It is really adaptable. And it is really easy to make them. Once the basic formula has been mastered.
A recipe has no soul. You, as the cook, must bring soul to the recipe. –Thomas Keller
Creamy Lemony Chicken Sausage Orzo
This one-pot meal is a great addition to any recipe book. This recipe might be your go-to on nights when your fridge is nearly empty or you just don't have the energy to prepare a fancy dinner. Here, orzo gets toasted in olive oil that’s infused with the flavors of lemon, garlic, and butter before cooking in a flavorful chicken broth amped up with tomatoes and dried oregano. When they simmer, the starch they produce gives the sauce a creamy texture that is reminiscent of risotto. It's a quick and easy dinner to prepare because everything is prepared in a single pot in less than an hour. Topped with fresh Parmesan and freshly ground black pepper.
“Eating is so intimate. It’s very sensual. When you invite someone to sit at your table and you want to cook for them, you’re inviting a person into your life.” — Maya Angelou
Lemon Parmesan Shrimp Penne
An absurdly simple weeknight meal. Simple and delicious dish that can be made in under 30 minutes. It is one of my favorite things to make, and this delicious pasta never fails to make it into my meal rotations. I really love how simple but flavorful this pasta always turns out. It's among my go-to quick dinners on weeknights. This recipe is sure to please those who love to squeeze lemon over everything they eat. The flavor of garlic and basil permeates every bite of this pasta, which is savory from the Parmesan cheese and acidic from the generous amount of fresh lemon juice.
"Pasta does not make you fat. How much pasta you eat makes you fat." - Giada De Laurentiis