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Spinach Fettuccine Aglio e Olio

| Linda

Spinach Fettuccine Aglio e Olio

Today is MEATLESS MONDAY! Don’t you just love all those different types of pasta found in your local supermarket nowadays!? I’m always thinking of ways to turn them into a great dish. After spending the last 12 days in Italy and enjoying all their wonderful pasta I’m ready to cook again! Today’s Meatless Monday menu combines a healthy spinach fettuccine with a classic Italian Aglio e Olio sauce. Aglio e Olio simply means ‘Garlic & Oil’ in Italian. It may sound simple and it may even be simple to make…but boy is it delicious! Continue reading →

German Potato Salad

| Linda

German Potato Salad

Every summer when we were little my parents took us up to ‘the house on the hill’ to visit family. The House on the Hill was the home of my grandmother on my father’s side. She was one of thirteen children! She and my grandfather lived in Philadelphia year-round but during the summer they would head up to her family home and we would all spend time with cousins and aunts and uncles. I have the fondest memories of those summers…the fun, the freedom, the food! My grandmother’s German Potato Salad was one of those additions to the meals that was to die for – one that was delicious served nice and warm but got better and better as it sat in the marinade.  Thank you Mom Mom for the wonderful memories and all your delicious recipes… Continue reading →

Baked Goat Cheese With Garlic, Sun Dried Tomatoes and Basil

| Heidi

Baked Goat Cheese With Garlic, Sun Dried Tomatoes and Basil

I fell in love with this appetizer when I was living in Philadelphia in the early 90’s. I didn’t know exactly what was in it, but after eating it a thousand times I began to deduce the premise. Now I make it for my honey from the way I remember… 20 + years later… Yikes!!! Still worth the calories… Continue reading →

Fresh Bruschetta & Toast

| Heidi

Fresh Bruschetta & Toast

I love this appetizer!!! Many years ago when I was living in Philadelphia, I extracted this recipe from a chef at a restaurant called Felicia’s. It was one of the best Italian restaurants in Philly at the time. It was even mentioned in the movie Philadelphia with Tom Hanks and Denzel Washington. Sad to say, I heard the restaurant closed which makes me even happier I have this recipe. I never wrote it down because I’ve made it so many times, but I’m writing it down for you today… Continue reading →

Dijon Marinated Sirloin

| Linda

Saturday night steak night! With all guys in the house (except me!) steak is on the menu more often than it should be…This sirloin was scored in a crisscross fashion then allowed to marinate for at least 30 minutes…the scoring allows the marinade to fully penetrate the entire sirloin. After a quick grilling the beef is tender and flavorful…Enjoy!   Continue reading →