Pasta Polenta and Risottos

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Spaghetti with Mussels and Shrimp

This spaghetti with mussels and shrimp sauce is an easy pasta dish that will wow any seafood lover in your home!!  My kids love when I make this. In fact,...

Spaghetti with Mussels and Shrimp

This spaghetti with mussels and shrimp sauce is an easy pasta dish that will wow any seafood lover in your home!!  My kids love when I make this. In fact,...

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Pasta Fagioli

Pasta Fagioli, “beans and macaroni” is a dish that I hold dear to my heart.  As a kid my grandparents on both sides made this dish often.  It was always...

Pasta Fagioli

Pasta Fagioli, “beans and macaroni” is a dish that I hold dear to my heart.  As a kid my grandparents on both sides made this dish often.  It was always...

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Homemade Stuffed Shells

Homemade Stuffed Shells (Makes about 40 Shell) The Sauce 1/3 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 Onion – Chopped 1 lb. Ground Pork  ½ lb. Ground Beef 2 tsp. Garlic...

Homemade Stuffed Shells

Homemade Stuffed Shells (Makes about 40 Shell) The Sauce 1/3 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 Onion – Chopped 1 lb. Ground Pork  ½ lb. Ground Beef 2 tsp. Garlic...

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Lasagna Rollatini

Lasagna is one of my favorite pasta meals.  It is not an everyday meal in our home but one reserved for the holidays.  It can often be found in Italian...

Lasagna Rollatini

Lasagna is one of my favorite pasta meals.  It is not an everyday meal in our home but one reserved for the holidays.  It can often be found in Italian...

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Baked Chicken Meatballs with Sage Pesto Orzo

Chicken Meatballs with Sage Pesto Orzo (Serves 7) Sage Pesto 1 Cup Fresh Sage –  1 Cup Fresh Parsley ⅓ Cup Shelled Pistachios ½ Cup Grated Pecorino Romano 2 Garlic...

Baked Chicken Meatballs with Sage Pesto Orzo

Chicken Meatballs with Sage Pesto Orzo (Serves 7) Sage Pesto 1 Cup Fresh Sage –  1 Cup Fresh Parsley ⅓ Cup Shelled Pistachios ½ Cup Grated Pecorino Romano 2 Garlic...

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Chili Mac and Cheese 

Chili Mac and Cheese  (Serves 8) 2 tbsp. Butter 2 tbsp. Flour 1 ½ Cups- Whole Milk 1 ¾ Cups-  Shredded Cheddar 1 ½ Cups – Shredded Fontina Cheese ½...

Chili Mac and Cheese 

Chili Mac and Cheese  (Serves 8) 2 tbsp. Butter 2 tbsp. Flour 1 ½ Cups- Whole Milk 1 ¾ Cups-  Shredded Cheddar 1 ½ Cups – Shredded Fontina Cheese ½...