Cuisine: Italian

Leftovers Before Liftoff–Arancini Balls

Ah, vacation.  The relaxing getaway from the daily grind.  The opportunity to disconnect, and reconnect.  The escape from regular responsibilities.  Ain’t it grand? Not so...

In Desperate Need of Comfort Food–Pork & Veal Ragu

Comfort food fills your tummy, and your soul, and this Pork & Veal Ragu is just the dish to make you feel good inside.  Rich,...

Risotto Primavera

Ciao, Bella.  Risotto Primavera just sounds so exotic, doesn’t it?  Like you should say it with an Italian accent. I got a bug in my...

Swiss Chard Pesto Bruschetta

Bubbly. Creamy. Toasty. Sweet. Garlicky.  Sound like something you might gravitate toward?  Yeah, me too.  As many of you know, I am obsessed with all...

Pesto Party! Arugula Pesto

Have you heard?  I’m having a Pesto Party!  I’m making pesto out of just about anything green I can get my hands on.  Well, anything...

Pesto Party! All About Those Greens

When you were a kid, what came to mind when you saw the color green?  Dinosaurs? Oscar the Grouch?  The Wicked Witch of the West?...

Pork & Ricotta Meatballs in Parmesan Broth

Meatballs.  Whenever you see meatballs at a restaurant, are you too embarrassed to order them because you feel like you’re ordering off of the kids’...

Mini-Caprese Salad w/ Arugula

Sweet tomatoes.  Fresh basil.  Creamy mozzarella.  Rich olive oil.  Oh man, do I love a good caprese salad.  Nom nom nom.  Never had it?  Well...

Orecchiette BBS (Bacon, Black Eyed Peas & Spinach)

Pasta, oh how I love thee.  But after our quality time together, I do not like it when you make me feel like I’ve eaten...

Osso Bucco–TV Dinner Edition

The Pioneer Woman. Barefoot Contessa.  Nigella Bites.  Extra Virgin.   If you know any of these TV show names, you’re like me–you may have a problem....