This hearty pasta dish is one of my third son’s favorites…I love how easy it is to make and how much flavor it has! Great for a weeknight meal when time is limited due to busy schedules… Continue reading
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Roman Salad

A salad for lunch or dinner is such a great idea! There are so many different combinations you can pull together…here’s one I made for lunch with all fresh ingredients and a tasty Tuscan Italian dressing… Continue reading
Lemon-Basil & Dijon Chicken

Here’s a twist on a classic chicken dish…seasoning the chicken with the lemon and basil adds great flavor and the creamy mustard sauce is divine! The chicken stays juicy and the flavor has the perfect amount of kick! Great served with a side of rice and veggies… Continue reading
Chicken Parmesan & Vodka Sauce


The original Parmigiana is claimed by three different regions in Italy; the Campana region, which is located in south central Italy, the Sicilian region located off the coast of Italy near the ‘toe of the boot’ and the Parma region which is in Northern Italy. And believe it or not, the original was made with eggplant. Variations of Parmigiana are made with chicken and veal. Today’s Chicken Parmesan is a classic that’s pretty much on every family’s table at least once in a while. I generally serve it over a plate of capellini with a simple tomato-vodka sauce and a sprinkling of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. Here’s to Italy! Continue reading
Chicken Caprese
I recently visited with my sister Heidi and she gave me an abundance of veggies! In this recipe I used some of her beautiful fresh tomatoes…so delicious! If you like Caprese Salad (the combination of fresh tomatoes, mozzarella and basil) you’re going to love this Chicken Caprese. I used smoked mozzarella and topped the chicken with sweet onions sautéed in a balsamic-honey sauce. Very light and very tasty… Continue reading