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 My kids love a marshmallow roasting session! I’d dare to venture that yours are no different.I have three sons, and  I’ve noticed that each boy has their own unique style of toasting. My older two sons are “slow roasters”, they take their time by putting…

 I made this last week and my kids were quite amused to see pasta served to them in a triangular slice of “pie”. They dug right in and were immediately hooked on the glorious crunch that baked spaghetti attains. I’m a sucker for it too. …

  This vibrant and flavorful Garlic Butter Tortellini and Chicken with Roasted Vegetables highlights smoked paprika chicken, cheese tortellini, and a rich garlic butter sauce. The star ingredients are seasonal fall veggies: roasted butternut squash and Brussels sprouts. This cozy dish is sure to become…

 I love a meatball night as much as the next guy, but sometimes we need a little twist to keep things interesting! Using ground chicken (or turkey!) to make the meatballs we add fresh parsley, lemon zest, garlic, chopped capers, Italian seasoning, Parmesan and breadcrumbs. …

 If it’s late summer and you have a pile of peaches that really need to do something with their lives, then this recipe for Brown Sugar and Maple Peach Cobbler is just the thing you need! A true classic Peach Cobbler gives that old school…

   A cool and refreshing summertime staple, Creamy Italian Cucumber Salad is a perfect lunch or healthy snack option  made with pantry staples and ready to eat in under 10 minutes. Fresh, crisp cucumbers are thinly sliced and served with a simple dressing of mayo,…

  Thin-cut pork chops bursting with flavor from a marinade of ginger beer, garlic, mustard, and honey. Sugar from the ginger beer helps create the ideal caramelization on the grill. Extra points for picture-perfect crosshatches! Sitting on my deck, ice cold bev in hand, cruising…

 If you’re getting a little pushback on serving broccoli with dinner again from the kids, let me tell you this is how to spice things up. Crispy Parmesan cheese just makes everything better! Yes, EVEN broccoli! Broccoli roasted in the oven is magnificently simple, with…

 How can I describe Italian-style Meatloaf?? Well, let’s just say, that if a meatball and a meatloaf had a bambino, this recipe would be their little bundle of joy. Italian-style meatloaf is a big family-style dinner dream come true. Using key ingredients commonly found in…

 Healthy, light, and refreshing Orzo Salad with snow peas, asparagus, arugula, radishes, feta, and a lemon chive vinaigrette. A perfect side salad dish for spring or summer meals! You will have this one on repeat- I promise!  It’s sunny, you’re happy, and you’re looking to…

  Beef Stroganoff is a classic comfort dish.  Thinly sliced beef, seared in a rich, creamy beef stock gravy with mushrooms, sour cream, Worcestershire, and Dijon. Best served over a bed of buttery egg noodles, rice, or even mashed potatoes; this hearty meal is ready…

 Slow-roasted gochujang chicken with cabbage is an easy weeknight dish with an unexpected twist! Juicy tender roasted chicken with rich, spicy, and slightly sweet flavor pairs perfectly with savory caramelized roasted cabbage. I don’t know where the idea came from, but I woke up one…

  Avgolemono Soup is rich and nourishing Greek-style Chicken and Rice soup. Tempered eggs and lemon juice give a velvety citrus touch to the chicken broth, then top with fresh dill and parsley for herby fresh fragrance. It’s a very circular thing. I can pretty…

  Italian Lemon Ricotta Cookies are the perfect Christmas treat to celebrate the sweetness of the holiday season. Every creamy, fluffy cookie bite is topped with a vibrant lemon vanilla icing and cheerful rainbow sprinkles. My family and friends can’t get enough of these cookies,…

  White bean artichoke and feta dip is a 5-minute dip recipe with white beans, artichokes, fresh herbs, lemon juice, greek yogurt, and feta cheese -an intriguing alternative to hummus! White Bean Artichoke and Feta Dip is super easy, nutrition-packed, high in fiber and protein,…

  Juicy sautéed shrimp cooked in a flavorful lemon garlic butter sauce. Perfect for an appetizer at your next party, or as a main course. Garlic Butter Shrimp is a quick and easy recipe, that will be ready in 20 minutes or less-start to finish!…