Tasty Recipes for the Home Cook
Tasty Recipes for the Home Cook
This Shrimp Fra Diavolo has tender shrimp in a spicy white wine and tomato-based sauce. Served with linguine or other pasta of choice for a satisfying and filling meal. This post has been updated since its original publication on April 2015 with new images and added content. One of my favorite Italian dine-out dishes is Shrimp Fra Diavolo. The abundance of pasta, tender shrimp, and …
Pasta salad with an Italian flare with a little help from pene pasta, chicken, olives, tomatoes, artichoke hearts, mozzarella pearls, fresh basil, Italian dressing, and Parmesan shavings. It’s substantial enough to have as a meal. Hello there! It looks as if spring is going to arrive after all. The snow has finally started to melt, so we are making some progress. And with the time …
One Pot Sausage Brussels Sprouts and Cavatappi is an easy weeknight dinner for the entire family. Sweet Italian sausage, Brussels sprouts, cavatappi, and mozzarella come together for a hearty and delicious meal. Hi all! It’s been an eventful 1 1/2 week in my neck of the woods. We got buried in 50+ inches of snow in two separate storms, then I saw this awesome concert …
Fried Italian sausage ravioli and cherry peppers are topped with marinara and mozzarella then broiled till hot and the cheese is gooey. This is a great appetizer for game day or any occasion. This ravioli platter has everything a party food should: it has crunch; it has meat, it has pasta, it has cheese, it has sauce, and it has spice (from hot cherry peppers, …
Lasagna filled with layers of creamed corn sauce, thinly sliced potatoes, cheese, and bacon. This pasta dish is great for a family dinner but also fancy enough for company. Good November to all of you! It is that time of year when some of us to throw caution to the wind and give ourselves permission to increase our intake of foods that are on the …
Pork and Shrimp Wonton Soup is a fantastic combination and makes this soup substantial and comforting without being heavy. Options for making the broth from scratch or using store-bought are provided. Hello, dear readers! I am starting today’s blog post with a confession. What is that saying…never admit you made a mistake in the kitchen. Well, I am afraid that I will have to fess …
Switch up your standard spaghetti and meat sauce with the addition of linguica. You are going to love the subtle change! We love Portuguese sausages (chourico and linguica) in my household: we serve them with eggs and toast, add them to homemade hash browns, grill them for sandwiches, add them to cheesy dips, throw them into soups, and slip them into shakes. Okay, disregard that last …
Quick and easy to make ravioli dish with tender chicken breast in a spicy, flavorful Alfredo sauce. Great for a weeknight dinner but also good enough for company. This pasta recipe was inspired by one of my husband’s signature dishes. Although I do most of the cooking in my home, my husband has a few recipes that are considered his specialties. He makes an amazing …
Minestrone soup made with ground beef, high fiber pasta, and loads of vegetables is a filling and comforting meal. I don’t know about you, but my holiday diet was seriously lacking in nutritiously prepared fruits and vegetables. What I did have was laden with lots of sugar and/or butter. It’s time for something that will get me back on the right track. My minestrone soup …
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