In Italian, panna cotta means cooked cream, and in any language, it tastes heavenly! This creamy, sweet dessert tastes is reminiscent of custard or pastry cream, without the eggs. If you've never had it before, I highly recommend you give it a try! With all deference to the Italians who created panna cotta, I wanted … Continue reading Vanilla Panna Cotta with Fresh Berries
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Italian Seafood Soup
I'm always eager to find new ways to get more fish into our meal plan. Insert this Italian Seafood Soup! Not only is this soup loaded with veggies, it's intensely flavorful! TIP: We originally made this recipe with fresh cod, but I also make it regularly with fresh salmon, as well. It would work with … Continue reading Italian Seafood Soup
Chicken, Zucchini, and Fusilli in Tomato Basil Cream Sauce
This recipe was inspired by a dish I had at an unassuming trattoria in Sydney, Australia, over a decade ago. It was a simple chicken and pasta dish tossed in a sauce that tastes similar to Vodka sauce but contains no actual vodka. It was so delicious, I knew I had to figure out how … Continue reading Chicken, Zucchini, and Fusilli in Tomato Basil Cream Sauce
Chicken Broccolini Alfredo
I have a thing for Alfredo sauce. A deep appreciation, if you will. I personally don't think there is any better way to eat pasta, chicken, and broccolini than enrobed in creamy cheese. This dish combines protein, carbs, and veggies in one delicious well-balanced bowl that you'll want to make again and again! NOTE: I … Continue reading Chicken Broccolini Alfredo
Chicken Piccata with Artichoke Hearts
Let's be frank: this is one of those dishes that does not photograph well. It's monochromatic, and pale green at that. Ugh. But don't let that fool you; this is lick-the-plate worthy! Piccata sauce is characterized by the depth of white wine and the zing of fresh lemon juice playing off the saltiness of capers … Continue reading Chicken Piccata with Artichoke Hearts
Garlic Rosemary Chicken Over Spinach
This chicken dish is deceptively simple; sautéed chicken over spinach. Nothing fancy, right? You guys, it's the sauce. If you take the time to do this dish right, this pan sauce is to die for! I literally lick the bowls clean as I do the dishes afterward. It's important to roast the garlic before you … Continue reading Garlic Rosemary Chicken Over Spinach
Asiago Mushroom Chicken
Nothing gets boring faster day after day than boneless, skinless chicken breasts. My solution: sauces, and this is one of my favorites! Combining the umami of the mushrooms with the smooth tang of the cheese, it's creamy, flavorful, and very easy to make. And while the recipe calls solely for Asiago, I frequently use the … Continue reading Asiago Mushroom Chicken
Chicken and Broccolini in Lemon White Wine Sauce
This recipe is adapted from a friend's killer lemon chicken orecchiette recipe that I used to ask her to make weekly. Nowadays, it's one of my husband's most requested dinners. The garlic, the lemon, and the sundried tomatoes marry together to create such a delicious sauce. I wanted to come up with a wheat-free option … Continue reading Chicken and Broccolini in Lemon White Wine Sauce
Gorgonzola Chicken Farfalle with Green Beans
If you love cheese, you're going to adore my Gorgonzola Chicken Farfalle with Green Beans! It's similar to mac and cheese, enhanced with delicious chicken and fresh green beans tossed in a creamy sauce of gorgonzola and sage. Plus, with the exception of cooking the pasta, this is a convenient one-pot meal! I've been making Gorgonzola Chicken pasta for … Continue reading Gorgonzola Chicken Farfalle with Green Beans
Italian Sausage and Pepper Risotto
Risotto used to intimidate me. Cookbooks and cooking shows always make it seem like making risotto is seriously advanced-level cooking. But with a few tips, I encourage anyone to try their hand at risotto. Here's the thing: risotto requires focused attention, but if you are indeed attentive, it isn't difficult, and the pay off is … Continue reading Italian Sausage and Pepper Risotto
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