Okay, this is my simple take on the simple Italian pasta dish fettuccine alfredo. The story goes that fettuccine alfredo was invented in the early 20th century by an Italian restaurateur by the name of Alfredo Di Lelio. Mr. Di Lelio's alfredo sauce is a mixture of butter and parmesan cheese. Certainly this was not the first invention of pasta with butter and parmesan cheese, as this was described ...
Recipes
Pappa Al Pomodoro Soup
This is a fun and simple recipe for some super fresh and delicious Pappa al Pomodoro soup. To me, October through February is the prime soup season! And this soup will not disappoint!! You don't generally see this soup on a restaurant menu, but believe you me, this is about as classic Italian soup as you can find. Pappa al Pomodoro translates into English a tomato mush, and that is exactly what ...
Roasted Tomato and Basil Soup
Okay, you don't really get much more in the traditional Italian flavors department than this. When you think of Italian food, you of course think of tomatoes. You think of basil. You think of olive oil. And you think of garlic. Now think of all of those aromas filling up your kitchen at once. That's what you get in this healthy and super hearty tomato and basil soup! This is one of my all time ...
Sausage, Peppers and Onions in A Red Wine Sauce
Everybody knows that when you are taking in a game at the ballpark, a sausage, peppers and onions sandwich is the way to go! The spicy fennel taste of the sausage with the pungent peppers and sweetness from the onion on a delicious yeasty roll is a combination as easy to enjoy as cookies and ice cream. I have made this recipe a few times over the last few months, and decided to finally share it ...
Twice Baked Potatoes
Decadent spuds!! That's all there is to say about this recipe for Twice Baked Potatoes. Delicious baked russet potatoes loaded with four cheeses and Italian style seasonings! Yep, four cheeses!!! Combined with butter, sour cream, garlic, and pancetta, oh my. Simply decadent. Honestly, I am not a huge fan of baked potatoes, having grown up thinking baked potatoes were mostly served up as a side ...
Creamy Cajun Pasta with Spicy Sausage
Hey there, Chris here. Get ready for this! Oh boy! Now, do I ever love spicy food!! Hope you do too! This dish is spicy deliciousness!! In general, pasta and cream sauce are a match made in creamy heaven. And this recipe is a new family favorite waiting to happen. The way the cream sauce coats the pasta, making every bite a decadent taste of pure goodness. And now combine that cream sauce with ...
Simple Panzanella Salad Recipe
Panzanella Salad is one of my favorite recipes. Simple and easy. I would say I make this at least every other weekend. It makes the perfect meal during the weekends, and also works as an appetizer or as a fresh snack. When I make this, it never lasts for longer than a day. You can make Panzanella Salad several different ways, the ingredients you decide to use really come down to your ...
Spaghetti alla Puttanesca
Spaghetti alla Puttanesca perhaps has a naughty origin in Italy, but this recipe is a guaranteed hit. Each time I have made it, it is basically lick the plate worthy. Perhaps you have had this experience ... you go out to an Italian restaurant and the spaghetti sauce leaves you dying for more. How is it that they make that sauce so darned good? Tomato sauce recipes are truly a dime a dozen on the ...