Braciola di Maiale con Rosmarino {Rosemary Pork Chops}
Braciola di Maiale con Rosmarino pronounced Bra-chi-o-la d my-all-ay cone Rose-Mar-ine-o. See, that’s so not tough! And, well you know that I think everything sounds so much better in Italian! It’s simply Pork Chops w/Rosemary.
read moreRisotto alla Zucca {Pumpkin Risotto}
Don’t act surprised. Yes, I told you there would be more Risotto recipes & I’m following through. I have a deep love for Risotto and hope that, if you don’t already, that you will eventually too! So with that, here is another Risotto recipe for your eating pleasure. Risotto alla Zucca {Pumpkin Risotto} Ree-Zo-toe alla Zoo-ka.
read moreTorta al Cacao {Chocolate Cake}
Torta al Cacao {Tore-ta all K-Cow} brings back so many fond memories for me. I can’t tell you how many times I ate it in Italy. It seems it was on the table of every birthday celebration I attended. So simple, but so elegant.
But fear not, you don’t have to wait for a birthday to bake one. Oh no, to me it’s the quintessential un-birthday cake! I LOVE this cake.
read moreFeatured Contributor for Paula Deen.com
Do you hear that music? Evviva! (Hooray) It’s dancing time again! *Happy Dance* Okay I’ll stop dancing long enough to type this hot off the presses news. *da da da dAH* I’m OVER THE MOON excited to FINALLY be able to share with y’all that I am a proud contributor for WWW.PAULADEEN.COM. Yes, THE Paula Deen! The one & only.
read moreEat on 30 Project – Day 7 Pizza con Pesto e Funghi {Pizza w/Pesto & Mushrooms}
We’ve reached the final day of our challenge. This week has been full of ups & downs but we made it through! To be completely honest it was truly an emotional rollercoaster. Sometimes my children sulked and were completely unhappy about the whole thing but I think that after all is said and done they learned some valuable lessons this week. I’ve seen them drinking every last drop of what they pour themselves. I’ve seen them put any leftover food in the fridge to go back to later. *Smiling* They were listening this week (well, even if I did have to tell them a few times, ok a lot of times). I would be lying if I said it hasn’t changed me either. I look at food in a whole new light. Today I was at the grocery to pick up a few items & I started to put things into the buggy, I stopped & put some back. I didn’t “need” them, I simply “wanted” them. Big difference.
Risotto alle Peperone {Roasted Red Pepper Risotto}
I was so excited when Robin from MyMelange asked me to do a guest post. I’d had this recipe in my mind for quite some time & thought it would be the perfect time to whip it up.As you ALL know, I HEART Risottos. I have many on the site & many more planned (think squash next time). I met Robin on Twitter (@MyMelange) earlier this year and immediately hit it off. She’s one funny tweep not to mention she LOVES Italy.
I KNOW you want to check out this recipe so here you go…. Buon Appetito!
read moreEat on 30 Project – Day 6 Rollatini di Pollo {Chicken Rollatini}
Day 6 of the Eat on 30 Challenge – Rollatini di Pollo {Chicken Rollatini}
Yes, you knew there was going to be a chicken recipe somewhere in this week! If you’ve just tuned in to my little corner of the web & are wondering what all this Eat on 30 talk is about. CLICK HERE to read all about the introductory post. It also has a list of all the fab foodies participating (you should def click on over to their sites when you’re done! They’re writing some amazing stories & sharing some fab recipes) We’re doing our best to bring awareness to food/hunger issues this week.
read moreEat on 30 Project – Day 5 {Polenta ai Funghi}
Today was Day 5 of the Eat on 30 Project. We’re nearing the end of our challenge & that’s caused me to be a little pensive on the who, what & why of this challenge (if you need catching up click HERE plus it has the list of all of the other participants & you should see what they’re cooking up).
read moreEat on 30 Project – Day 4 {Pasta alla Norma}
Eat on 30 Project – Day 4 {Pasta alla Norma}
Not sure what this is all about? Click the LINK HERE to find out all about it. It will also have a list of all of my other Fab Foodie Friends who are participating as well. Be sure to stop by & show them some love too! See what meals they’ve been cooking up & read their trials & tribulations. We’ve also got a great giveaway that is wrapping up tomorrow. Click here and enter to win!
read moreEat on 30 Project – Day 3 {Teriyaki Stir Fry Veggies w/Steamed Rice}
Eat on $30 Project – Day 3 {Tuesday}
Dear bestest readers on the planet,
I realize this is a LOT of posting this week, but it’s for a very good cause. I’m participating in the Eat on $30 challenge to bring awareness to hunger issues. We’re on Day 3 & we’re almost half way through. You can check out my introductory post here to get caught up if you’re just tuning in, and in conjunction this week I am having a GIVEAWAY. Have you entered yet? Well you should. It’s sponsored by Macy’s Come Together Program & you can enter here. All you have to do is leave a comment. Easy Peasy! We’re giving away TWO GIFT CARDS to Macy’s! Run, click now & of course come back to finish reading. LOL
read moreEat on $30 Project – Day 2 {Pulled Pork BBQ Sammies w/Carrot Slaw & Baked Sweet Potato Chips}
Eat on $30 Project – Day 2 {Monday}
It’s day 2! Here is the link to the Introductory Post to the Eat on $30. Read this if you haven’t so you can catch up on the who, what where & why of things. PLUS there is a list of all of the other fab foodie participants & you should naturally check them out as well & see what they’ve been cooking up!
Okay a few observations thus far…This is much harder than I thought it would be. Perhaps it’s that I’m putting too much thinking into it, but I really don’t think so (LOL). I find that YOU HAVE to think about everything 10 x’s more. I have to weigh, “Do I NEED this, do I WANT this, can I AFFORD this?”
read moreEat on $30 Project – Day 1 {Pulled Pork Nachos w/Corn, Avocado, Tomato & Black Bean Salsa}
Sunday Day 1….Eat on $30 project!
Pork, Pork & more Pork…Hope you like pork : ) If you didn’t read the introductory Eat on $30 post click here & it will let you know all about it. Otherwise, you’re going to be wondering WHY I’m breaking down EVERY single thing we drank & ate! Just sayin’!
I started this challenge a little out of sorts today. My plans for the day were already out of whack straight out of the shoot….Which leads me to Observation #1. Things are not always going to go according to your Budget Plan. You’ll read all about that below.
read moreCome+Together with Macy’s and WIN
I’m all about bringing attention to those in need right now. In addition to participating in the $30 Challenge this week, I wanted to share another great campaign you can support. I know you’ve seen the commercials for this but just in case you’ve missed it – or been so dazzled by the star power in the commercial that you didn’t hear the message — here’s the lowdown.
Macy’s has launched a massive campaign called COME TOGETHER. In an effort to raise awareness, money & feed 10 million people suffering from hunger & I’m happy to help spread the word.
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Eat on $30 Project
I am really excited to be participating in this challenge. Tami from Running with Tweezers is our ring leader & organizer of this fabulous challenge (if you’re not reading her blog you should be, she’s fab!). She launched the first challenge earlier this year in February & is doing it again this week. The goal is to live on $30.00 for an ENTIRE WEEK. Yes you read that correctly. ONLY $30!
read moreSformato di Maccheroni {Macaroni Pie}
Sformato (sf-four-ma-toe) di Maccheroni (ma-ker-o-knee)! How fun is this? In English, it translates to Macaroni Pie! Well that’s what the literal translation is but I’m thinking it looks more like a cake, don’t you? Either way you slice it -tee hee, sorry, couldn’t resist! It’s dee-lish. It’s one for the young or young at heart. It’s a mound, or formation, if you will (that’s for you cookie *winking*) of ooey, gooey cheese. Not any cheeses mind you — fabulous Grana Padano & Fontina Cheeses. Ooh, so good! No processed cheeses allowed here. This is grown up cheese.
read morePesto
Ah PESTO! I’m going back to basics here. I was recently surprised to hear how many people didn’t know how to make Pesto. They’ve been buying it in the jars. Quite pricey jars might I add. There’s nothing wrong with that BUT I’m going to let them in on a secret…It’s easy peasy & oh so good made fresh.
read moreCrostata di Mele {Apple Tart}
I LOVE Crostatas & this is one of my favorites. Crostata di Mele is an {Apple Tart} You pronounce it Crow-sta-ta d May-lay. Or just Delicious will do!
read moreNutella Creme Brulee’
It’s that time again! I know I can hardly contain myself. I think about this Challenge ALL month. I’ve had a million different ideas floating through my head trying to decide what to make. And, believe it or NOT, I didn’t decide until late Wednesday night what to do! Are you ready? I know I am! Tee hee, I know such a tease but I’ll get to it in just a sec! Mwah.
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