Pastina Soup aka Italian Pencillin is just what you need when you or someone you love is sick or feeling out of sorts. This version is vegetarian, but you could add in cooked chicken if you like. This is a great soup to make because I always have all the ingredients on hand: Frozen peas, fresh carrots, celery, shallots, some cheese and of course pastina. If you don’t have fresh […]
Italian Wedding Soup was often served in my fam at holiday time, which is typical of its use also in Italy. The soup features meatballs and escarole, and your standard onions, carrot and celery that appear in many soups. Usually made with a smaller pasta, my version uses tortellini, which is the way in which my grandmother and my mom always made it. I believe they used an upgrade and […]
With football season upon us, I thought it would be fun to have a Nacho Bar party. My son LOVED it! For the protein, I used ground chicken, but you could easily use ground beef or turkey if you choose. The queso – or cheese sauce – comes together in a mere 5 minutes. Just keep it warm while you get everything else ready. To help with your cooking coordination […]
My Black Beans are the perfect side for any Mexican Night. Feel free to make them ahead and reheat before you get your meal or party started!
Fresh salsa is so great to make when you are having a taco night or a Mexican theme dinner at home. It’s also a hit at parties. There’s not cooking involved, just a bit of chopping. Here’s a great recipe for the next time you need a salsa fix! It is so worth it!
