Portuguese chourico, sweet potatoes, and spinach come together with hearty barley to create a comforting and nutritious stew. From the moment the first spoonful touches your lips, you'll be fascinated by the blend of savory chourico, sweet potatoes, and vibrant spinach, all simmered together in a hearty stew. This concoction is elevated to new heights by the addition of nutty barley, infusing each bite with a delightful chewiness and an unexpected layer of complexity. Chourico, ... Read More about Chourico, Sweet Potato and Spinach Stew
Spaghetti Squash Nonna with Italian Sausage
Spaghetti squash nonna-style tossed with roasted grape tomatoes, garlic, Kalamata olives and sweet Italian ground sausage. Do you crave pasta but want a healthier alternative? Look no further than this delicious Spaghetti Squash Nonna with Italian Sausage. For years, we've been making Pasta Nonna and it's actually one of our reader favorites as well. It's simple to make and oh so flavorful! Recently, our youngest daughter decided to make it a little differently using spaghetti ... Read More about Spaghetti Squash Nonna with Italian Sausage
Creamy Chicken Pastina Soup
Homestyle chicken soup made with fresh roasted chicken, vegetables and Italian pastina in a creamy broth is deliciously satisfying. When it comes to finding the perfect recipe for those bone-chilling winter nights, look no further than the best creamy chicken pastina soup. By combining tender chicken, flavorful broth, and delicate pastina, this soup creates a comforting and satisfying meal. Whether you're looking to cozy up by the fire or nurse a winter cold, this recipe is sure to ... Read More about Creamy Chicken Pastina Soup
The Top 10 Recipes (2023 Edition)
2023 has come to an end, but these Top 10 recipes from Carrie's Experimental Kitchen are the gift that keep on giving. Each year I compile a list of the top recipes from the previous year based on what what you, the reader, fell in love with. I started Carrie's Experimental Kitchen in 2011 and since then have created over 1,300 recipes; which makes it hard to pick just 10! 2023 brought some tasty recipes to our home including some of my personal favorites: ... Read More about The Top 10 Recipes (2023 Edition)
Skillet Shrimp and Tortellini
Cheesy Skillet Shrimp & Tortellini made with jumbo shrimp combined with cheese tortellini in a cheesy tomato basil Alfredo sauce. I don't eat seafood, not even shrimp. But every once in a while I'll add it into our weekly meal rotation to give my family some variety. Last week, I was under the weather so most of my meals consisted of soup and Pastina When I started to feel better, I combined two of my daughters' favorite recipes together: Shrimp Scampi and Fettuccine Alfredo to make ... Read More about Skillet Shrimp and Tortellini
Creamy Roasted Garlic and Mushroom Soup
Roasted Garlic & Mushroom Soup made with fresh button mushrooms and creamy roasted garlic packs a ton of flavor and warms the soul on a cold day. I just realized that I hadn't posted a soup recipe here on the blog since I made the Zuppa di Farro back in February. I guess I'm slacking...sorry everyone! Soup is the perfect cold weather meal whether eaten alone or with a sandwich or salad. It's just so easy to throw everything into a pot and wait for the aroma to fill your kitchen ... Read More about Creamy Roasted Garlic and Mushroom Soup