Tasty Recipes for the Home Cook
Tasty Recipes for the Home Cook
The Chopped Italian Sandwich, a viral sensation on TikTok, is a fun new way to eat Italian subs. Cold cuts, tomato, lettuce, onion, banana peppers, and provolone are finely chopped before getting bathed in dressing. Serve on a sub roll for a scrumptious lunch or dinner! I might be a little late to the party, but better late than never! I just recently discovered this …
This One-Pot Tortellini with Sausage and Zucchini is a meal the entire family will love. Cheese tortellini and Italian sausage make it hearty, while zucchini adds summer freshness. Cook the dish on the stovetop and finish it off in the oven for a stress-free weeknight dinner. I love that zucchini is plentiful this time of year. It is such a versatile vegetable. There aren’t many …
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 …
This Loaded Olive Oil Dipping Sauce has a punch of flavor from olives, artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, red pepper flakes, anchovies, Parmesan cheese, and basil. Serve with crusty artisan bread for a taste of Italy. This is the best olive oil dipping sauce I have ever made! Okay, maybe it’s the only olive oil dipping sauce I have ever made! But you know what? I …
Chicken Parmesan Meatloaf with a cheese tunnel in the center, bread crumb coating on the outside, and topped with marinara and more cheese! Meatloaf is a topic of controversy in my household. I like mine moist and with a slather of tomato-based sauce. My husband likes it firm and naked (no sauce). It’s not that his version is awful—it is delicious, but not what I …
Lightly battered chicken breast with a rich lemon butter sauce makes this Chicken Piccata a family favorite. Try it, and you will see why. There is an Italian restaurant near our home that is known for its chicken piccata. When the restaurant is spoken about by the locals, you are almost certain to hear, “Have you had their Chicken Piccata?” or “I love their Chicken …
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