While Ryan and I were in Italy we had plenty of steaks. And trust me when I tell you they make a mean steak there. Each and every steak we had was perfectly cooked and seasoned. Why am I talking about steak on a recipe titled roasted rosemary potatoes? Well because each time we ordered [...]

When I made the Creamy Herb Fettuccine that I shared yesterday, it seemed only logical to me to make some crunchy garlic bread. Can you think of a better way to soak up some of that wonderful creamy sauce? I can’t. And since I already had some fresh herbs why not add them to the [...]

I am not going to be shy about it, this pasta is certainly a splurge. A deliciously scrumptious, I just might want to eat this every day for the rest of my life splurge. Not only is there heavenly heavy cream, but I also throw in some cream cheese and butter for good measure. Mixed [...]

Eggplant Parmesan is a staple at just about every neighborhood Italian restaurant. And for good reason. It is crispy, cheesy and even though it is fried, you feel it’s a least a little healthy because anything with the word eggplant in it has to be.  Right? At least that is what I was telling myself [...]

Last Thursday I got up bright and early knowing that I had a busy day ahead of me. It involved the hitting gym, cleaning the house, getting ready for a family visit and completing the Daring Bakers Challenge. By dinner time I was exhausted and ready to run to the nearest drive through to pick [...]

Yesterday when I shared my recipe for Fried Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms, I was reminded of the entree that Ryan ordered that same night in Rome:  Spaghetti Carbonara. For those of you that have never had or even heard of it before, it is spaghetti with bacon, onions, eggs and cheese. What is not to love? [...]

Have you ever had a meal while on vacation that you just cannot find when you return home? You dream about it, crave it and search for it everywhere only to come up empty handed time and again and eventually you break down and cry. OK so maybe it is not that dramatic. But you [...]

While Ryan and I were dating, one of our favorite date places was The Old Spaghetti Factory. Besides being inexpensive, which was a big point for us as teenagers, we also loved it because we love creamy pesto dressing. We would always order a salad with creamy pesto on the side, not because we were [...]

Something about the hot sunny weather makes me want to eat better. I have been proud of myself lately. I have been eating a lot more fruits and vegetables, cutting back on the fried foods and the trips to Taco Bell. Perhaps it was all of this healthy eating and the fact that it was [...]

If there was ever a meal that included all of my favorite things, this would definitely be it. Imagine for a moment, a mixture of ground beef and sausage rolled into tender meatballs with hints of roasted garlic and melted mozzarella cheese. Now if that is not enough, imagine these same tender cheesy, garlicky meatballs [...]