Pasta Polenta and Risottos

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Pasta e Fagioli

Pasta e 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...

Pasta e Fagioli

Pasta e 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...

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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...

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Bolognese Sauce

Welcome to episode one of meals that I make for my son that he can keep in the freezer when he’s at college. First up is  my Bolognese sauce. I...

Bolognese Sauce

Welcome to episode one of meals that I make for my son that he can keep in the freezer when he’s at college. First up is  my Bolognese sauce. I...