Oh my stars is this lasagna ever amazing. I personally loved it even more than traditional lasagna. With layers of chicken, mushrooms and spinach blanketed in a velvety alfredo sauce, what’s not to love? Ingredients 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter 1 pound button mushrooms, thinly sliced 1 cup finely chopped yellow onion 3 tablespoons […]
Three Cheese Ziti
I made this for our Italian themed Bunco and it got great reviews. Pasta coated in a marinara sauce, then a bechamel sauce and finally covered with three delicious cheeses. Yum-O! Thanks Rachael Ray!! Ingredients 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 (28-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes 1 (14-ounce) can crushed […]
Chicken Piccata
A delicious, light, lemony chicken. I LOVE this dish! Ingredients 2 skinless and boneless chicken breasts, butterflied and then cut in half Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper All-purpose flour, for dredging 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice 1/2 cup chicken stock 1/4 cup brined capers, […]
Chicken Cacciatore
Ingredients 4 chicken thighs 2 chicken breasts with skin and backbone, halved crosswise 2 teaspoons salt, plus more to taste 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste 1/2 cup all purpose flour, for dredging 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 large red bell pepper, chopped 1 onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped […]
Real Meatballs and Spaghetti
Ingredients For the meatballs: 1/2 pound ground veal 1/2 pound ground pork 1 pound ground beef 1 cup fresh white bread crumbs (4 slices, crusts removed) 1/4 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 […]
Jay’s Signature Pizza Crust
If you make homemade pizza, this crust is amazing!! * 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast * 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar * 1 1/2 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C) * 1 teaspoon salt * 2 tablespoons olive oil * 3 1/3 cups all-purpose flour 1. In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast […]
Italian Baked Chicken and Pastina
Another Giada recipe. On a side note, do you really think she eats anything she cooks? I personally trust chef’s with some weight on them. Give me Paula Deen or Ina Garten…..No way Giada eats what she makes! 1 cup pastina pasta (or any small pasta) 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup cubed chicken breast […]
Slow Cooked Pasta Sauce
2 lbs Italian sausage, casings removed (mild or hot) 1 small onion, chopped (optional) 3-4 garlic cloves, minced 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste 2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce 2 cups water (for a long period of simmering for flavors to meld. If you don’t want to simmer […]