Pizzagaina

Description Pizzagaina is Italian Easter pie. A very traditional savory dish that is a much-anticipated treat for Easter. It can be quite an undertaking to prepare, but I’ve got a simplified recipe here that the Italian Nonnis may curse me for but tastes great! Ingredients 4 unbaked 9-inch pie crusts, divided 2 (16 ounce) containers … Read more

Coconut Chicken Curry

Description After experimenting, this is my adaptation of coconut chicken curry. Others ended up either too tangy, too tomato-like, or too lemony. This is what I feel better represents the sweet and savory flavor you get in a restaurant. I use generous amounts of sugar, cinnamon, and some butter, so if you plan on making … Read more

Fusilli with Rapini (Broccoli Rabe), Garlic, and Tomato Wine Sauce

Description Delicious in the spring, cut rapini before it flowers for tender greenery. Absolutely delicious and very easily adaptable for whatever’s growing in your garden. Ingredients 1 bunch broccoli rabe, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces ½ cup uncooked fusilli pasta 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped salt and ground black pepper … Read more

Kimchi Udon Noodle Stir-Fry

Description This is a sweet, nutty, and spicy kimchi udon stir-fry your whole family will love – and it takes mere minutes to make from start to finish! Top with cooked eggs and shredded nori if you like. Ingredients 2 (7 ounce) packages fresh udon noodles 1 ½ tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon … Read more

Baked Italian Lemon Chicken

Description A savory twist on the original Baked Lemon Chicken recipe. I added a package of Good Seasons® Italian Dressing Mix for more flavor. Ingredients cooking spray 5 tablespoons butter, melted 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 (.7 ounce) package dry Italian salad dressing mix (such as Good Seasons®) 1 cup panko bread crumbs 1 tablespoon … Read more

Easy Indian Curried Lamb

Description Very tender and delicious. Can be simmered on stove top or placed in slow cooker for 6 to 8 hours. Add water for more sauce. Ingredients 3 tablespoons canola oil 1 onion, finely chopped 4 cloves garlic, crushed ½ teaspoon cumin seeds, or to taste 1 pound lamb stew meat, cubed 3 tablespoons tomato … Read more

Clafoutis aux Cerises (Classic Clafouti)

Description A quick and classic cherry clafoutis, made the authentic French way with the pits still in the cherries. Should you wish to avoid the pits when enjoying this gorgeously simple dessert, you can remove them prior to baking. Clafoutis can be served warm or cool. Ingredients 1 ½ cups milk ½ vanilla bean, split (Optional) … Read more

Pulled Pork Tamale Casserole

Description From time to time, I cook a pork shoulder and pull the pork to be used with a few different meals. This is a recipe I came up with that may not be a traditional tamale but the ingredients meet the criteria and it is a filling comfort food. There is no reason why … Read more

Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas

Description Chicken fajitas in the air fryer doesn’t get any easier than this. The chicken stays nice and moist while the vegetables have a nice crisp to them. Add 2 minutes of cook time if you prefer softer veggies. I like to toast my tortillas in the air fryer as well but it is not … Read more