No Bake Mini Nutella Cheesecakes with Strawberry Sauce
No bake might be two of my favorite words when it comes to desserts. You know I’m not the best baker in the world, so when something says it’s no bake it’s right up my alley. Then you add in mini spring form pans and Nutella. Well, I’m THERE.
Rotini Saporiti {Savory Rotini}
I’m always honored when someone asks me to develop a recipe for them. This is one of those occasions. Giulia, one of my favorite cutie patutuie and super talented blogging friends {Juls writes her blog in both Italian and English and takes some of the most beautiful droolworthy fotos around}, asked me to contribute a pasta recipe to VOIELLO, an Italian site that has amazing recipes and products. Although the site is written in Italian, you can still drool over the photos or you can always use google translate if you don’t understand Italian ; )
Farfalle con Zucchine e Pomodori {Butterfly Pasta with Zucchini and Tomatoes}
Doesn’t this pasta just scream spring! Its so colorful and happy and when I saw it at World Market, I knew I had to buy it {even if it was a little pricey ; )} Have I mentioned that I have an affinity for World Market. I go for something specific and leave with that plus some. Its like Target for me, I simply can’t get out under $50 evah. Sigh…This pasta was one of those extra finds.
Nutella and Chocolate Chip Cream Cheese Party Dip
Who doesn’t love a party? Especially when it’s a NUTELLA party! Yes, you read correctly, a NUTELLA Party. I was fortunate enough to be chosen to host a MommyParties Nutella party sponsored by Nutella. Could this be any more perfect for a self proclaimed Nutella-holic ; ) I think not LOL
Maccheroni ai Peperoni {Macaroni with Bell Peppers}
Peperoni in Italian isn’t what we refer to as “pepperoni”. Instead it means bell peppers. Beautiful vibrant colorful bell peppers. I much prefer the bold and beautiful red, yellow, orange bell peppers. Now if they were just as inexpensive as the green ones I’d be a happy camper ; )
Maccheroni ai Quattro Formaggi {Four Cheese Macaroni}
Cheese and pasta, yes please ; ) It doesn’t get much more comforting than macaroni and cheese. Maccheroni in Italian refers to any short tubular pasta. I like to use elbow noodles because they’re smaller which makes it easier to get a nice big heaping spoonful into your mouth ; ) You could easily substitute ziti or penne, which I will do if that’s what’s in the pantry. Use what you have!
Mele nel Cartoccio {Baked Apples in Parchment Garnished with Strawberries}
Continuing on with my infatuation with parchment paper cooking, I give you a dessert selection cooked in what else… PARCHMENT ; ) I am in LURVE with my current La Cucina Italiana magazine and their section full of mouth watering recipes that are cooked in parchment paper. I think I might actually have to make all of them. I’m especially loving this quick and easy {and pretty good for you, at least in my opinion} dessert.
Nutella Turnovers
Breakfast anyone? How about breakfast in under 15 minutes ; ) And with just 5 ingredients! That’s right, there are just FIVE simple ingredients needed to make these beauties, and in less than 15 minutes you can be enjoying one {or two because they’re pretty irresistible} of these flaky, buttery, warm, choco-hazelnutty delights!
Braciole al Sugo {Pork Chops in Sauce}
I feel like my Southern American meets my inner Northern Italian with this dish. Braciole al sugo translates to Pork Chops in Sauce. It’s a pan fried pork chop that has been seasoned and breaded and then is topped with a glorious tomato sauce. It’s a very simple satisfying meal that you can pull together in less than 30 minutes ; )
Linguine alle Vongole {Linguine with Clams}
I can NOT believe that I have NOT posted my recipe for Linguine and Clams. It is up there on my list of favorite pasta dishes. Of course, you know by now my absolute favorite is Spaghetti alla Carbonara but this comes pretty close. I tend to prefer a white sauce with my Linguine and Clams so that’s what you’re getting today. Don’t worry I’ll eventually post my red sauce recipe too ; ) I’m a equal opportunity Linguine and Clams eater!
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