This recipe has been a long time coming. My Hubby has been begging and pleading with me to make him a homemade version of one of his favorite dishes. Given the fact that I am quite a wimp when it comes to my tolerance level to spiciness, this endeavor was actually a bit nerve-wracking for...
Main Course
Loaded Baked Potato Soup
I never order soup at restaurants. Never ever. Why? There are always far more interesting options to choose, and I have never particularly cared for restaurant soup, and don't get me started on canned soup. That being said, I definitely enjoy soup. I love homemade soup. I love MAKING homemade soup. There's just something heartwarming...
Fish and Chips
Fish and Chips is probably my favorite way to enjoy fish. Honestly though, put tartar sauce and french fries with just about anything and I'm happy, but this particular recipe for fish and chips is quite possibly the best I've had. Except maybe the fresh-caught salmon version that we enjoyed in Alaska a couple of...
Chicken Marsala
Now that I've eaten the equivalent of my body weight in Cannoli (no regrets), I happen to have some leftover Marsala. Hmm. What's a girl to do? (Besides make more cannoli?). It is time to master a classic. Chicken Marsala. If you're a mushroom and prosciutto lover like me and the Mister both are, then you're...
Cheesy Shrimp and Lobster Penne
Sometimes you just need to add a little something special to your mac and cheese. How about using amazing cheeses, like Fontina, Aged White Cheddar, and Asiago Fresco? If that's not enough, how about some seafood? Now we're talking. Super cheesy. Super creamy. Super amazing. Fontina and Aged White Cheddar give this cheesy sauce a...
Crespelle al Formaggio (Crepes with Three Cheeses)
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...
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...