My son’s girlfriend asked me to teach her how to make Gnocchi and I jumped at the idea! I used to make them with my daughter before she got married and moved away so I was super excited. We really had a good time and the best part was the end result… Light delicious goodness! Continue reading
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Chicken Zucchini Rigati
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
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