While this dish may not look like much, it makes up for its modest appearance with decadent cheesiness. I love crepes...maybe more than I care to admit. These Crespelle al Formaggio are basically the macaroni and cheese of crepes, so it's okay to eat them as a meal. Unlike these (which I could eat every...
Dinner
Erbazzone (Savory Spinach and Mushroom Pie)
Erbazzone is basically a vegetable pie/tart that could be served as an appetizer, brunch, or main dish. The history of this dish originates in the Parma region of Italy, where they have ideal conditions for producing exquisite Prosciutto di Parma and Parmigiano-Reggiano. Yum. Seriously, can I go there, like right now? Cured meats and artisan...
Cavolo Ripieno (Italian Stuffed Cabbage Rolls)
I'm not sure about you all, but I am definitely growing weary of the arctic tundra snowpocalypse that we have been experiencing here in the mitten state lately. Case in point: my husband went hiking this weekend and he and his buddies built and slept in igloos. True story. I went ahead and passed on...
Lobster Risotto
Around our house, "Risotto" has become synonymous with Mushroom Risotto. It's one of our favorite meals, so we can sometimes be a bit predictable when it comes to the deliciously creamy rice dish. It was a no-brainer when I came across this recipe for Lobster Risotto while reading my new Molto Italiano cookbook by Mario...
Spaghetti alla Carbonara
This was the first time I have ever made Spaghetti alla Carbonara and I wasn't sure what to expect, but I was pleasantly surprised. I knew that Hubby would like it, considering it contains pancetta and eggs and pasta. What's not to love, right? I, on the other hand, wasn't so sure. I'm not a...
Slow-Cooker Roast Beef with Red Wine Sauce + Alternate Pressure Cooker Method
Update December 2016: This post was updated to include additional instructions for making this recipe in a pressure cooker. Slow-Cooker, Crock Pot, call them what you like. They can be incredibly convenient at times. Other times, they're rather unpredictable and in my opinion, can yield a rather uninteresting texture to the recipe. When everything comes...
My Favorite Homemade Pizza Dough
Pizza is quite possibly my favorite food. I'm not referring to take-out pizza, which has its place, but the high-quality, made-from-scratch with fresh ingredients kind of pizza that somehow seems like an entirely different food group than the stuff that shows up at the door in a box. It's so easy, and so cheap to...
Three-Cheese Fondue
In the past, we've usually done our fondue menus with either chocolate fondue with fruit (amazing!), or oil fondue with meat. It is an incredibly easy way to prepare a sort of fun "experience" meal. For whatever reason, fondue restaurants are quite costly, especially considering how easily you can recreate the experience at home. This...
Creamy Cheddar Russet Leek Soup
This is a simple, hearty soup that is the perfect thing to keep you and your family warm during this arctic weather we're experiencing. If you're anything like me and your snow-blower is on the fritz and you live in Michigan, you'll need a little extra something to get you going on your energy for...
Lobster Thermidor
Happy Downton Day to all of you! We enjoyed our Downton Abbey feast a couple of evenings ago, so now it's your turn to enjoy some of our delicious recipes! You just can't have an elegant dinner party and not include lobster in the menu. This is a delicious preparation for the lobster, and is...