A Blog Featuring Delicious Recipes
A Blog Featuring Delicious Recipes
Homemade Healthy Baked Doughnuts These Healthy Baked Doughnuts are a great option if you want a healthier option to a sinful fried dessert. These Baked Donuts will make you forget that doughnuts were every fried to begin with. I have no other words to use than OMG! You know that moment you sink your teeth into food and say, wow, I can’t believe I made this, it tastes so good! …
Stuffed Balsamic Chicken Breast Don’t know what to make tonight? This Easy Stuffed Balsamic Chicken Breast will be a winner whether you are making it for lunch or dinner. Hey that rhymes! I’m not a gourmet cook, but I love to experiment and use new ingredients to create or re-invent meals. This stuffed balsamic chicken breast is filled with cheese, tomatoes and sweet basil and cooked in a sweet balsamic …
If you are looking for that perfect frozen dessert to make, you have definitely come to the right place. Today, I’m sharing with you Ice Cream, Gelato and Sorbet recipes that will wow your family. Don’t worry if you don’t have an ice cream maker. Some of these desserts can be made without one. Just look for the recipes that indicate that they are no churn. Ice Cream vs. Gelato …
Rigatoni with Garbanzo Beans and Kale This healthy Rigatoni with Garbanzo Beans and Kale makes the perfect supper when you are in a hurry and have no clue what to make. Rich in protein and made with a few staples you’ve got hidden in your pantry, this Rigatoni with Chickpeas and Kale will turn the hungry into happy satisfied peeps! Tips and Tricks to Making Rigatoni with Garbanzo Beans and Kale …
Torrone (Nougat) Ice Cream This recipe for Torrone (Nougat) Ice Cream is exactly like the one you buy at the corner ice cream parlor! Make it once and you will not be able to resist putting it down. I guarantee that you will have dreams about this ice cream. Torrone or also referred to as Nougat which is a hard candy that is usually eaten at holidays like Christmas or …
Creamy Ricotta Pancakes If you like pancakes then you will absolutely LOVE these Healthy Creamy Ricotta Pancakes. Made with wholesome ingredients, these Creamy Ricotta Pancakes make a great breakfast idea for you and the whole family. Serve these delicious bundles of joy with a dollop of butter and your favorite maple syrup! Tips and Tricks to Making these Creamy Ricotta Pancakes What is Ricotta Cheese? Ricotta Cheese and Cottage Cheese …
Fool Proof Ice Cream Don’t you wish you could make the perfect homemade ice cream? In 2017 I purchased an ice cream maker. I know, you’re probably thinking ugh!!! Another small appliance to clean. Why? Well, the only response I have to that is that creativity sometimes requires you to expand the tools you currently have on hand. For a little while, I experimented with recipes until I perfected the …
Homemade Chocolate Gelato This creamy homemade chocolate gelato is made with 5 ingredients and will be the creamiest homemade gelato you have every made. If you don’t like chocolate, no worries, you can swap out the cocoa in this recipe for a 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract and make a creamy vanilla homemade gelato. And, it doesn’t stop there. There are so many other different flavors of gelato like: pistachio, …
Fall Off the Bone Pork Back Ribs Who can resist Pork Back Ribs in a tangy barbecue sauce that just fall of the bone? Today I’m sharing with you a recipe for baked Fall Off the Bone BBQ Ribs in 4 easy steps. Now I can’t take credit for this recipe one hundred percent. The idea of putting together this recipe on paper came to me by two of my …
Meatloaf with Red Wine Tomato Sauce. This Meatloaf with Red Wine Tomato Sauce is the most tender meatloaf I have every made. The red wine tomato sauce brings such tang to this meatloaf that it not only intensifies the meatloaf but brings moisture to the dish. Up until now, I had never made a meatloaf. Ok, I made one long time ago, but it was so dry I couldn’t bare …
Pasta al Carbonara Pasta with a Carbonara Sauce is a great alternative if your are tired of having pasta with tomato sauce. Made with a few simple ingredients that are in your fridge right now, this Pasta Carbonara will be a winner at dinner tonight! There have been times, when I have stood in front of the fridge and stove and wondered – what am I going to eat or …
Sauteed Rapini (Broccoli Rabe) Sundried Tomatoes, Garlic and Kalamata Olives make this dish for Sauteed Broccoli Rabe (Rapini) a hit. This Sauteed Rapini (Broccoli Rabe) with Garlic is the perfect side if your are looking for something different from the regular broccoli or spinach you make. This is one of my all time favorite recipes for Sauteed Garlic (Broccoli Rabe). My mom made this leafy green growing up but I …
Refreshing Summer Drinks For Your Next Party There is no need to worry about what type of summer drinks you are going to make for your next birthday party, luncheon or backyard barbecue. Why? Because I’ve done the leg work for you. I’ve got 16 summer drinks for you to consider in today’s article ranging from alcoholic to mocktails and from non-alcoholic to caffeinated drinks. There is a drink in …
Crispy Fried Calamari These Homemade Crispy Fried Calamari aren’t as hard to make at home as you might think. With just a little bit of flour, salt and squid rings, you’ll be licking your lips in no time. Is there anyone who doesn’t like Fried Calamari? Not that you know of, right? They are great as an appetizer, or even an entrée with a salad and they are so easy …
What’s the Difference Between Phyllo and Puff Pastry? It’s true, puff pastry and phyllo dough might seem very similar to the plain eye. Phyllo dough and puff pastry dough are usually located in the freezer section of your supermarket. And, if your in the grocery store shopping for pre-made phyllo or puff pastry dough, you’ll likely find them close to one another. Phyllo Dough Phyllo dough, or sometimes referred to …
Easy Portuguese Pastries These Easy Portuguese pastries are just like store bought. Ready in one hour, you won’t be able to resist eating them all. I now understand why my older daughter has always gone gaga over store bought Portuguese pastry tarts. Nevertheless, I made these the other day as dessert for our family Christmas Eve dinner. And what a hit! Oh, and by the way, they won’t take that …
Cherry Cream Cheese Strudel This week I’m posting something special to share with you all. A recipe for a Cherry Cream Cheese Strudel. When I originally started blogging I hadn’t posted many desserts, and this recipe resonates with me now as a quick and simple dessert to make with pre-made ingredients. that are in your pantry. If you are looking to impress someone special or a guest, look no …
Prime Rib Roast, Need I Say More? This Easy Prime Rib Roast Recipe will make you look like a star chef. Made with less than 5 ingredients, this Prime Rib Roast has got to be one of the best recipes that you will ever follow to get the perfect prime rib roast. Prime Rib is one of the best cut of beef you can buy. There is no bad way …
Homemade Strawberry Sfoglia Cake If you have ever eaten a Sfoglia Cake, either filled with chantilly cream or a mocha whipped cream, you will love this play on the traditional Sfoglia Cake using a strawberry whipped topping and real strawberries. Now if you don’t have fresh strawberries on hand, you can use frozen if you have them. Amazingly, this homemade Strawberry Sfoglia cake is made with less than 8 ingredients. …
Tomato Ricotta Sauce Tomato Ricotta Sauce is simply a tomato marinara sauce with a little added ingredient called ricotta. And if you have never had ricotta before, let me tell you that some consider it to be a delicacy. Most people have never even thought of adding an unripened cheese into a tomato sauce. But, this is no different than adding parmesan cheese to a plate of pasta or directly …
