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Pasta with Minced Meat Sauce Ingredients: For the Rich Meat Sauce 500g ground beef – or use a blend of beef and pork for a deeper, more complex flavor 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced 2 garlic cloves, minced or crushed 1 can (400g) crushed tomatoes – or smooth passata for a silkier sauce […]
Smoked Jalapeño Popper Chicken Bombs Recipe Ingredients 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts — sliced thin for easy rolling 1 pound spicy Italian sausage (bulk or casing removed) 8 oz cream cheese, brought to room temperature 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated 4 green onions (scallions), finely chopped 4 to 6 fresh jalapeños, halved […]
Pinto Beans And Corn Bread Ingredients: 10 oz dried pinto beans – soaked overnight, rinsed, and drained 9 cups water – divided (8 cups for cooking, 1 cup added later) 1 cup chicken broth – for added depth of flavor 2 teaspoons brown sugar – to balance the savory richness 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon […]
Golden, pan-seared chicken bathed in a silky lemon-butter sauce—this Chicken Scallopini is a timeless Italian-inspired dish that balances simplicity with bold flavor. Each tender cutlet is lightly floured and sautéed to a delicate crisp, then finished in a bright, briny blend of white wine, capers, and fresh lemon juice. The result is a vibrant yet […]
Italian Cream Cheese Cake Ingredients For the Cake: 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature 2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled 2 cups granulated sugar 5 large eggs 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt 1 cup buttermilk, well shaken 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1 cup sweetened […]
These Rotel Tacos are the ultimate comfort food mashup—bold, cheesy, and unapologetically satisfying. This dish blends the smoky richness of seasoned ground beef with a velvety, spicy cheese sauce made from melty cheddar and Rotel tomatoes with green chilies. Each taco shell bursts with a hearty filling that’s creamy, flavorful, and just the right amount […]
Caponata Ingredients 1 batch of Roasted Eggplant (prepared in advance) 3 tablespoons golden raisins 3 tablespoons sherry vinegar 2 tablespoons capers (drained) 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil ½ medium yellow onion, finely chopped 1 celery stalk, finely diced 1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and diced ½ teaspoon sea salt 1 tablespoon tomato paste […]
Mandarin Lunchbox Salad Ingredients For the Salad 1 ½ cups uncooked quinoa 1 (16 oz) package coleslaw mix 1 red bell pepper, finely diced 4 mandarin oranges, peeled and segmented 5 green onions, thinly sliced ½ cup cashews, coarsely chopped ¼ cup sliced almonds For the Dressing ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil ¼ […]
Spaghetti Pomodoro Olive E Capperi Ingredients: 360 g (12.5 oz) Spaghetti 250 g (9 oz) cherry tomatoes, halved 70 g (2.5 oz) Taggiasca olives (or black/green olives), pitted 40 g (1.5 oz) capers, rinsed and drained 1 garlic clove, peeled and halved (core removed) 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Salt, to taste Instructions: 1. […]
Peaches and Cream Cake Ingredients For the Cake Base: ¾ cup all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon fine sea salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 (3 oz) box non-instant vanilla pudding mix 4 tablespoons (¼ cup) unsalted butter, softened 1 large egg ½ cup whole milk 1 (29 oz) can sliced peaches — drained, chopped, and […]