I have seen many Pasta Fagioli (pronounced Fah-jool) recipes over the years. I have one for the crock pot that is good, but sometimes you need something hearty but fast. This simple pasta fagioli recipe one fits the need. You can also let it simmer on a back burner for awhile before adding the pasta […]
Weeknight Favorites
Goulash Recipe – A Childhood Friend
Easy, Inexpensive and Incredibly tasty, this goulash recipe is perfect for a low-funds week or just something quick to put on the table. Give my mom’s recipe a try and let me know what you think!
Orecchiette with Italian Sausage, Peppers and Mushrooms
Looking for something quick and for dinner? This Orecchiette with sausage and mushrooms has a bit of heat from the Pepperoncini and the salty cheesy bite from the parmesan. This meal comes together in the time it takes to make the pasta, perfect for a weeknight meal.
Raspberry Crumble Bars a la the Barefoot Contessa
Ina Garten (the Barefoot Contessa) makes amazing and EASY desserts. I tried her raspberry crumble bars and they were great. The best thing is, they can be modified into many different types of bars just by changing the extract, jam and nut topping. Pretty simple base recipe for creating a ton of variations. Try it today!
Nigella Lawson’s Italian Tray Bake – Carrie Style
Are you looking for a fast and easy dinner recipe that’s great for weeknights or elegant enough for entertaining? Try my version of Nigella Lawson’s Italian Tray Bake – It’s worth the small amount of effort it takes to throw this delight together.
Pan Fried Pork Chops – Fast & Yummy
Pan fried pork chops bring back memories of my childhood. They’re fast and extremely tasty. Be prepared to fall in love, but only love them in moderation, pan frying isn’t the healthiest form of preparation, but it’s one of the yummiest.