Italian sautéed Artichokes and Potatoes or Carciofi e Patate is a favorite side served dish during a traditional Easter dinner. I don't know about you, but I've certainly had enough of winter and snow this season. That's why I decided to make these Italian Artichokes & Potatoes or Carciofi e Patate in Italian; the light flavors just scream Spring! How do you make Italian Artichokes and Potatoes? For this recipe you'll need baby red potatoes, artichoke hearts, garlic, lemon ... Read More about Italian Artichokes and Potatoes
Italian Raspberry Lemon Ricotta Cake
Raspberry Lemon Ricotta Cake is an extremely moist, not overly sweet dessert that would make the perfect ending to any meal. As I was flipping through the most recent issue of Bon Appetit magazine, I came across a recipe for Raspberry-Ricotta Cake. What caught my attention, besides the beautiful photo, was that it had a very short ingredient list; which I love-especially when baking. I also had all of the ingredients in the house it called for so I set out to make it myself. I ... Read More about Italian Raspberry Lemon Ricotta Cake
Crock Pot Sloppy Joe's
Crock Pot Sloppy Joe's made with lean ground beef in a tangy tomato sauce are tasty sandwiches the entire family will love. Perfect for busy weeknight dinners or outdoor gatherings. Today is National Sloppy Joe Day and since I've never made Sloppy Joe's at home before I decided to whip up this easy batch of Crock Pot Sloppy Joe's to share with you. Sloppy Joe's weren't something we ate a lot of growing up. In fact, the last time I remember eating them was probably 30 or so ... Read More about Crock Pot Sloppy Joe's
Santorini Farro Salad (The Cheesecake Factory Copycat)
Santorini Farro Salad made with farro, beets, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion and Feta cheese in a balsamic vinaigrette is filling with a depth of flavors. If you're looking for a filling salad with a depth of flavor, this Satorini Farro Salad is it! I first tried this salad over the Christmas holiday while we were in Florida. We were running errands and doing returns at the local mall in Sarasota and decided to stop into The Cheesecake Factory to have a bite to eat. I wasn't that ... Read More about Santorini Farro Salad (The Cheesecake Factory Copycat)
Portobello Mushroom Sandwiches with Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato and Basil
Grilled portobello mushrooms topped with fresh mozzarella, tomato and basil on top of crusty Italian bread; then drizzled with aged balsamic vinegar. If you have 15 minutes, then you can make these deliciously simple Portobello Mushroom Sandwiches with Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato and Basil topped with aged Balsamic vinegar. Not only are these sandwiches incredibly flavorful, they satisfy any level of hunger as well. This sandwich is perfect for lunch or serve it for a quick weeknight ... Read More about Portobello Mushroom Sandwiches with Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato and Basil
How to Make Homemade Irish Coffee
Warm your soul with this recipe for homemade Irish Coffee made with freshly brewed coffee and Irish whiskey; then topped with a dollop of whipped cream. Raise your hand if you've ever had Irish Coffee. Have you ever thought of making it yourself at home? Making Irish Coffee is actually quite simple and would be a nice treat for your St. Patrick's Day festivities, not to mention it will TOTALLY warm you up on a cold day! Today I'll show you How to Make Irish Coffee; which will make ... Read More about How to Make Homemade Irish Coffee