Turkey & Bean Chili
As you have probably surmised by now, I love chili!  The other day I wanted to make a chili that Charlotte could try; so, my go-to turkey chili which is super spicy did not fit the bill. I found this recipe in my new Real …
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Giada’s Veal Marsala and Peas & Proscuitto
I love Giada! Much like the Barefoot Contessa, her recipes have never steered me wrong. Italian food is what I love most and Italy is my favorite country to visit. Giada, born in Rome, has made delicious Italian home cooking accessible to everyone. Her recipes …
Dinner Tonight: Done! Broccoli & Three Cheese Lasagna
Last week I picked up Real Simple’s Dinner Tonight: Done! on a whim at the grocery store checkout. I was hungry and the cover photo looked yummy! When I got home, I couldn’t believe I had picked up yet another cookbook but this one has …
Carbonara with a Twist
This pasta is a delicious twist on a traditional carbonara. The lemon gives the dish a bit of zest and the leeks lend some great flavor. And, of course there is great smokiness from the bacon. I used to think carbonara was a cream sauce. …
Chicken, Sausage & Peppers
First of all, this recipe is MUCH more delicious than the photo makes it appear. The dish is basically a quick version of traditional sausage and peppers which I love. The pickled cherry peppers and their juice add a great flavor; as did the hot …
Mexican Chicken Soup
My mother has been raving about this Barefoot Contessa recipe for some time. The cool fall weather prompted me to finally make it! This Mexican Chicken Soup — often called Tortilla Soup — has great flavor from the tomato, jalapeno, cumin, and coriander. Tortilla strips …
Healthy(ish) Mac N Cheese
After this unexpectedly snowy and cold weekend, I was in the mood for some comfort food! I contemplated making the Barefoot Contessa’s Macaroni & Cheese which is absolutely delicious. But I didn’t want such a rich and heavy dish. I searched for some lighter mac …
Sunday Sauce: Pasta with Sicilian Pork and Sausage Ragù
Perhaps I should join the Fine Cooking payroll? Many of my recent recipes have come from the magazine. The recipes tend to be relatively simple while still very flavorful. Good food that is not overly complicated — my cooking mantra! This dish is not a …
Fall Stews: Spicy Sausage, Escarole & White Bean
Here is a super quick and delicious fall meal! This white bean and sausage stew requires few ingredients and only one pot so it is perfect for weeknight cooking. To lighten the dish up, try turkey sausage instead of pork sausage. Also, the recipe calls …
Meatloaf with a Kick!
Who doesn’t love meatloaf?! It’s a perfect dinner as the cool fall weather arrives. The Barefoot Contessa Turkey Meatloaf is my go-to but I decided to try a beef – pork version and came across this Emeril recipe. Looked up my alley with the added …