We all know how much I adore baking New York Spaghetti Pie – and then gifting it to friends and family. Honestly, there is NO ONE on earth who does not love this homemade, Mom’s creation, estremamente delicious meal.It’s comfort, it’s love, it’s flavor, feel, and aroma, all baked into one. It’s like being nestled…
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Sometimes you just know – you, know?Maybe it’s intuition. Maybe it’s heart connection. Maybe it’s just magic.But sometimes you just know – you know your bestie needs a good, hearty, home-cooked dinner.So, you put together a Buffalo Mozzarella Meatball Bake and deliver! Buffalo Mozzarella Meatball Bake 2 Tbs. olive oil1 yellow onion, chopped4 cups red…
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In all my years spinning around the sun I don’t believe I’ve ever had chicken parmesan before. I know, ludicrous, right? Not necessarily an American staple, it seems like something everyone should have at least once. I’ve had eggplant parm in my vegetarian days, but this is my first experience tackling the super delicious and…
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Slightly reminiscent of my Venison Meatballs from years ago, this version of Bison Balsamic Meatballs & Scented Rosemary Mashers is even better! It’s not just the bison that makes the meal so good, or the aroma of fresh rosemary wafting through the kitchen in every way. Nope. It’s the homemade tomato sauce. That’s it! It…
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I truly believe there is nothing more nourishing than consuming a hot meal from the completeness, comfort, and closure of a bowl. You can cup the bowl in your hand, close to your heart…you can smell the food, feel the food, and take in all that it has to offer. Even in the hot days…
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It had been a while since we’d cooked together. We couldn’t take it any more. We had to get in to the kitchen. We had to get sloppy, make a mess…and spice things up a little! Picadillo is one of the great dishes of the Cuban diaspora: a soft, fragrant stew of ground beef and…
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Although most of the time I’m crafting and creating new recipe ideas, there are times I go back to the old staples…the tried and true – lasagna. Mighty Meat Lasagna. This is a household favorite ~ But just because I am who I am, I do like to tweak things around in my craftiness and…
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Sometimes you want something a little bit lighter on your plate. While we all love and adore pasta and ravioli, the beauty in life often comes from making choices, and the beauty in food choices is that they are endless…and truly glorious. Vibrant green ribbons rolled into ravioli… Sensually savory and sensationally scrumptious. Zucchini Ribbon…
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It’s been a while since I’ve whipped up a batch of my magnificent Mighty Meat Lasagna – oh, and my Tantalizing Tomato Sauce too. The smell of lasagna fills the olfactory senses with such delight – you know what I mean? No matter who you are, it just smells good and it feels good… Lasagna…
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“Waiter, there is too much pepper on my paprikash. But I would be proud to partake of your pecan pie.” ~ Harry Burns Paprikash is the ultimate Hungarian comfort food. The name is derived from the ample use of paprika, a spice commonly used in Hungarian cuisine. The meat is typically simmered for an extended period in…
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