Tomato, Potato and Mozzarella Bake

Tomato, Potato and Mozzarella Bake

I was trying to think of a side dish for dinner last week, and this simple tomato, potato and mozzarella bake came to mind.  First, I layered thinly sliced tomatoes, potatoes and mozzarella in a casserole dish. Then I sprinkled them with some minced garlic, salt and pepper, and grated Romano cheese before drizzling a [...]

Fettuccine Alfredo

Fettuccine Alfredo

There is just something about a bowl of creamy Fettuccine Alfredo that makes my mouth water. In this recipe, the cream, the butter, the two cheeses and the faint hint of garlic make a wonderful sauce that perfectly coats the pasta. Now this isn’t a light dish, but you need to spoil yourself every once [...]

Spaghetti with Meat Sauce

Spaghetti with Meat Sauce

I have already shared my recipe for Spaghetti and Meatballs but I thought I would also share my recipe for traditional meat sauce. You will find all of the traditional flavors like garlic, oregano, basil and tomato, but I prefer to use Italian sausage because it gives the sauce that little extra kick.

Prawn and Pesto Linguine

Prawn and Pesto Linguine

This is a pretty simple pasta, with subtle flavors of garlic, cream and pesto. Prawns are first sauteed with garlic and then combined with a creamy pesto sauce before being tossed with hot linguine.

Stuffed Artichoke Bottoms

Stuffed Artichoke Bottoms

For those of you that need a last minute New Year’s Eve appetizer or are throwing a New Years Day party, I thought I would share this recipe for stuffed artichoke bottoms.  Delicate artichoke bottoms are stuffed with fresh breadcrumbs, chopped clams, shallots, Parmesan cheese and then baked until the stuffing turns golden brown.

Capellini Pomodoro

Capellini Pomodoro

Some of the best meals begin by sauteing onions and garlic in a little olive oil and that is how you start this classic tomato sauce and angel hair pasta recipe. As if the onions and garlic aren’t enough, the simple tomato sauce gets a touch of sweetness from basil and a little kick from [...]

White Pizza

White Pizza

Now don’t get me wrong,  I love a good traditional American pizza with pepperoni, sausage, extra cheese and lots of tomato sauce, but every once in awhile I crave something a little different. This recipe for white pizza is very similar to some of the pizzas that Ryan and I had when we were in [...]

Shrimp Linguine with Zucchini and Tomatoes

Shrimp Linguine with Zucchini and Tomatoes

I have been making this recipe for a couple of years now. I started when Ryan and I moved into our first apartment. Each time I made this our neighbor friends came knocking on my door because they could smell it down the hall and wanted to see what it was. Who could blame them?  [...]

Linguine Aglio E Olio

Linguine Aglio E Olio

When I have a craving for something garlicky I always turn to Aglio e Olio. I could probably eat an entire pound of this pasta, it is that good. Despite the bold flavors of the garlic, this pasta is also a very light dish, which is another reason I find myself going back for seconds [...]

Spaghetti and Meatballs- A Taste of Home

Spaghetti and Meatballs- A Taste of Home

To me, nothing says home more than a pot of spaghetti and meatballs simmering on the stove on a cool Sunday afternoon.  I like to start this sauce early and cook it on low for three to four hours to let the smell of garlic, tomatoes, basil and oregano filter through the house.  Trust me, [...]