Greens and Beans Author: Dickie Recipe type: Soups & Stews Cuisine: Italian Serves: 6 Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 40 mins Total time: 50 mins Print A friend of mine affectionately calls this "bacon soup" because the pancetta really is the star. It's one of those soups that is just truly comforting. It's great with fresh, crusty bread! Ingredients ¼ lb … [Read more...]
Lentil Soup
March 13, 2013 · by · 2 Comments
Lentil Soup Author: Cristina Recipe type: Soups & Stews Cuisine: Italian Serves: 6 Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 1 hour Total time: 1 hour 15 mins Print I learned to make this lentil soup in Italy. It is delicious and always hits the spot. This is perfect for a lenten meal without meat and also perfect with sausage or cubed pork chop. Don't forget to eat with fresh, … [Read more...]
Roasted Herbed Potatoes
March 12, 2013 · by · Leave a Comment
Roasted Herbed Potatoes Author: Cristina Recipe type: Sides & Veggies Cuisine: American, Italian Serves: 5 Prep time: 5 mins Cook time: 20 mins Total time: 25 mins Print You can just never go wrong with crispy, oven-roasted potatoes! Great with fish, steak, chicken, pork chops...any protein really. The herbs are actually optional...just salt, pepper and good olive … [Read more...]
Mike G’s Salmon
March 12, 2013 · by · Leave a Comment
Mike G's Salmon Author: Michael G Recipe type: Seafood Cuisine: American Serves: 4 Prep time: 5 mins Cook time: 12 mins Total time: 17 mins Print I've never had better salmon than this preparation and it's perfect every time! Mike is a fellow Boston College alum of Matt's and dear friend. Every time we have this I am taken back to the first time Mike made it for us in … [Read more...]
Perfect Broiled Asparagus
March 7, 2013 · by · 2 Comments
Perfect Broiled Asparagus Author: Cristina Recipe type: Sides & Veggies Cuisine: American, Italian Serves: 5 Prep time: 1 min Cook time: 10 mins Total time: 11 mins Print This is by far my favorite way to prepare asparagus. They are just perfect every time and anyone I've ever served them to are surprised at how such a simple preparation is so delicious. … [Read more...]
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March 5, 2013 · by · 1 Comment
Please subscribe to my News & Updates in the top right-hand corner of the homepage to receive the latest recipes via email. I'll be adding recipes gradually as my schedule with the "big kids" and new baby permit! … [Read more...]
Bucatini with Leeks, Zucchini & Pancetta
March 5, 2013 · by · Leave a Comment
Bucatini with Leeks, Zucchini & Pancetta Author: Cristina Recipe type: Pasta Cuisine: Italian Serves: 5-6 Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 30 mins Total time: 40 mins Print This is a wonderful, rich pasta dish. In Italy it is made with guanciale, which is pork cheek, the most flavorful version of bacon ever...and meatier. Pancetta, however, works well too. Bacon in a … [Read more...]
Steak au Poivre
March 5, 2013 · by · Leave a Comment
THIS, my friends, is a very special recipe and perfect for a special occasion. Make this for your hubby on Valentine's Day and get ready to watch him swoon! Like buttah! Steak au Poivre … [Read more...]
Spaghetti al Tonno (Spaghetti with Tuna)
March 4, 2013 · by · Leave a Comment
Spaghetti al Tonno (Spaghetti with Tuna) Author: Cristina Recipe type: Pasta Cuisine: Italian Serves: 5 Prep time: 2 mins Cook time: 20 mins Total time: 22 mins Print I cannot adequately express my enthusiasm for this recipe! Ladies, teach your hubbies to make it and always have canned tuna in the house so that if you're ever indisposed, he'll have a tasty, easy meal he … [Read more...]