Pasta is probably one of my favorite comfort foods of all time! You can count me in on anything that includes pasta. I wanted to create a fresh and easy pasta dinner that you can make if you’re in a hurry for those busy weeknights that also doubles as a fancy date night dinner. This…
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Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Bisque Lasagna
I have your perfect weekend dinner idea to indulge in as we’re settling into the thick of comfort food season! I came up with this crazy idea to use TJ’s Pumpkin Bisque as the base for an autumn style lasagna and it couldn’t have been any better! The amount of times Carl said “Wow” as…
Brown Butter Pasta al Limone
There is nothing I love more than a comforting bowl of Pasta. Ok, I love Carl and Poppy more, but when it comes to food, pasta tops the list. I love the flavors in this super easy pasta. I start by boiling some bucatini and while that is cooking, I brown butter in a skillet…
Chicken Milanese with Lemon Pink Peppercorn Cacio e Pepe
OMG! There is no other way to start this post other than to say OMG! This was sooo good! The flavors in this crispy chicken and cheesy, peppery noodles were out of this world! I love a good chicken cutlet. It cooks up so quickly and has the most amazing flavor with the combination of…
Lazy Skillet Lasagna
I don’t even know where to start with this one. It was a slam dunk recipe that I can assure you, will be made on repeat in my kitchen! I really struggled with trying to capture the beauty in this pic because it can sometimes be tough when everything is just thrown in the skillet….
Bruschetta Crostini’s
Being from a small town in the Midwest, it wasn’t until later in life that I was able to experience the fun flavors of Bruschetta. Funny enough, my first time trying it was at the Olive Garden. I feel like a lot of my recipes are recreations or inspiration from there as I used to…
Spicy Italian Sausage Tortellini Soup
I love a good soup. I especially love one that is very easy to throw together and loaded with amazing flavors. Every time Carl and I eat this soup, we always say how much we enjoy it and how great the flavors are. The best part about this soup is the limited ingredients coupled with…
30 Minute Summer Squash Pasta
I’m always coming up with new ways to serve a bowl of pasta! I love a good pasta dinner after a long day! There is something so comforting about noodles and a red sauce loaded with goodies! This dinner was a simple creation based off of ingredients I had in my pantry and fridge that…
Creamy Lemon Parmesan Chicken Meatballs
I’m always dreaming up new ways to whip up a meatball creation. I think I find my favorite until I create my next one, and then I change my mind. Most of the time, when I create recipes, I’m picking every detail apart as I taste the food and think about how I can make…
Italian Tortellini & Meatball Soup
If you are looking for a warm, comforting soup that is super easy to throw together, you need to give this D to the LISH creation a try! I wanted to create something that uses simple, everyday ingredients and comes together super quick! This soup is the perfect combination of Italian flavor with the juicy…