Chicken Ditalini Soup made with bone-in chicken breast, vegetables and Ditalini pasta in a low sodium chicken broth heals the soul. I have to say that I currently know of at least ten people at this very moment who are sick, including your's truly. So for my sick family and friends, this recipe for Chicken Ditalini Soup is for you! According to an interview by MSNBC with Nutritionist Joy Bauer several years ago, chicken soup DOES help you when your sick. First, hot fluids in general help ... Read More about Homemade Chicken Ditalini Soup
Fiesta Chicken Spinach Dip
Fiesta Chicken Spinach Dip made with chili rubbed chicken, spinach, black beans, tomatoes and cheddar cheese makes a tasty game day snack. Many years ago, my then boyfriend (now hubby) and I would like to go out for dinner at this mid-sized restaurant in our area. They had this appetizer there that we both loved. So one day, I had decided to ask them what they put in it and go figure...they wouldn't tell me! So the next time we went, we ordered it again but this time I really tried to hone in ... Read More about Fiesta Chicken Spinach Dip
Limoncello Strawberries with Basil
Fresh strawberries and basil macerated with Italian Limoncello is a grown up, refreshing summertime dessert. Try adding this to your favorite ice cream! I love fresh strawberries and eat them year-round. So when I went to the market and purchased a fairly large container of them, I couldn't wait to dig in. Days went by and I had tucked them so far in back of my refrigerator that I completely forgot about them. If your home is like mine, if I personally do not clean and cut up fruit ... Read More about Limoncello Strawberries with Basil
Italian Sunday Dinner: How to Make Neapolitan Ragù
Make Italian Sunday Dinner with homemade Neapolitan Ragù (Italian Sauce or Gravy) using fresh garden tomatoes, basil and garlic. One of my fellow bloggers commented yesterday that it's never too early to start thinking about the weekend. By that he meant what else but...FOOD! I know it's only Wednesday, but now is the time to start thinking about what it is you may want to cook this weekend so that you have time to prepare and shop for the items you may need. As weather has it this weekend, ... Read More about Italian Sunday Dinner: How to Make Neapolitan Ragù
Sautéed Green Beans
Fresh green beans steamed; then sautéed with butter, chicken or beef broth, Kosher salt and black pepper will be your new favorite vegetable. Have you ever eaten at Outback Steakhouse and had their green beans? Our kids just love them and that says a lot! I looked everywhere to find the recipe with no luck, but I came up with this version and I have to say, they're very similar. Green beans are my personal favorite vegetable and over the years I've made quite a few ... Read More about Sautéed Green Beans
Carrie's Red Wine List
Looking for an everyday bottle of red wine that won't break the bank? I've got you covered with some of my inexpensive favorites! For those of you who know me, you know that I love dry, red wine. But, like most people, I would go out for dinner, have a nice glass and then couldn't remember what kind it was or I would only remember half of the name. Which apparently doesn't help you when you're trying to describe it to the store salesperson. They don't particularly like to play ... Read More about Carrie's Red Wine List