In our house, at a time when we were all grown up but still living with my parents, Monday Meatloaf became somewhat of a tradition. If you’ve seen the movie Wedding Crashers then I’m sure you remember the scene when Owen Wilson visits Will Ferrell and they are talking in his mother’s living room. You…
Tag: Italian
Homemade Spaghetti and Meatballs
I have always wanted to make homemade pasta. Having lived in Italy and knowing what fresh pasta tastes like, I know it’s worth whatever effort it takes to make it. Growing up I heard stories of how my great-grandmother, Filomena Bonini, made homemade pasta weekly, rolled it by hand with a long broom stick, and…
Stuffed Mushroom “Pizza”
If you are on a low carb diet, if you are a vegetarian, or if you like mushrooms and cheese, then you’ll like this creation! I had 2 leftover portobello mushrooms from our sandwiches (previous recipe) and I didn’t know what to do with them. I also had spinach in my fridge. After googling “spinach…
Spaghetti with Zucchini, Mushroom and Chicken
During the busy week I managed to throw together a tasty pasta dish packed with protein, healthy fresh vegetables and some cheesy pasta. This dish is really easy to throw together and it can be modified to your liking! Ingredients: 1 Zucchini 1 package chicken tenders, cut thin and bite sized 1/2 package baby bella…
Red Wine Beef Stew
With the snow comes my cravings for a soup or hearty stew. Growing up, my mom always made us a delicious beef stew with carrots, celery, onion and served it over egg noodles. It was always so warm and comforting. I can never make it as good as hers but here’s my version. Ingredients 1.5 lbs…
Stuff Your Own…Stuffed Pepper!
I had an urgent craving for stuffed peppers this past weekend and thought they would be nice for Sunday family dinner. I have never made them before but they seemed simple enough and I thought they have such potential to be delicious. Keeping things on the healthy side, I used a short brown rice instead…
Eggplant Rollatini
Fried eggplant is so delicious and when you pair it with sauce and cheese it just doesn’t get any better. I made eggplant rollatini for the first time, for my non meat-eating friend, on New Years Eve 2012 and it wasn’t as difficult to make as I thought it would be. Ingredients: Eggplant (3…
Italian Latkes?
This Jew decided to make Italian inspired latkes from a recipe by Giada on Christmas Eve which coincidentally was also Hanukkah. I brought these as an appetizer to my aunt’s house. Giada’s recipe sounded too good to ignore! And while I have tried using zucchini and other vegetables for a healthier alternative to all…
Mac n’ Cheese
What’s better than hot, cheesy mac n’ cheese with a nice crunch on top? Try this recipe and know it’s just as delicious leftover!! It’s up to you what cheeses to use- there are so many options! In my experience, Trader Joe’s has a huge selection for the best prices. Photo Courtesy of Snap Photography…
Mushroom Truffle Risotto
We slightly modified a recipe from Tyler Florence for Mushroom Truffle Risotto that was absolutely delicious! Photos courtesy of Snap Photography Ingredients 8 cups chicken broth, low sodium 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, diced, divided 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 pound fresh portobello and crimini mushrooms, sliced 2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley, chopped 2…
Grandma Edie’s Stuffed Artichokes
Grandma Edie (our Jewish grandmother) made the best Italian stuffed artichokes around! We grew up making these as kids, taking turns stuffing each leaf and it’s been a fun and tasty tradition! This is one of the few recipes I just won’t vary and these artichokes are worth every minute of preparation. Photos courtesy of…
Mediterranean Tuna Fish
Do you get tired of the same old tuna fish? All the mayo isn’t good for you anyways. Try this Italian style version to dress up a lunch time favorite. Ingredients Can of tuna fish Capers Artichokes Red Onion White Beans Juice from a lemon S&P Garlic Powder Red wine vinegar Fresh Parsley (if you…
Shabbat Zuppa di Pesce
Tonight we went to my parents for a family dinner and the Jewtalians enjoyed a delicious Italian meal; zuppa di pesce, of sorts. Mom bought all sorts of fish and you can feel free to select your favorites. Ingredients Garlic Shallots Fresh Parsley Red Pepper Flakes Can San Marzano tomatoes (chopped or whole) Imported Italian…
Chicken Parm w/o the bread crumbs and fryer
Last night I managed to make a healthy and delicious dinner even in the midst of a hectic election day. It was very easy to make, very tasty and filling– a healthy substitute for chicken parm. No excess of carbs are needed here. I ate mine with a salad on the side and was full for the…
Italian Combo
There’s a lot of different ways to make an Italian Combo. Personally, I think the best one ever made is at Jersey Mike’s (now Mikee’s Place) in Southbury, CT. You have to get everything on it and add hot peppers and bacon. It’s the ultimate sandwich mostly because their bread is fresh and delicious….
Chicken Caccitore (I think?)
This is my “spur of the moment” version of the old Italian dish. Delicious and healthy! Serve over rice or pasta, or add potatoes in the dish! This recipe is based off what I had in my fridge one night. I really wish I had mushrooms to add so make sure you include them when…
Roll Your Own! (Lasagna)
A twist on regular lasagna that is slightly less time consuming. Feel free to substitute your own creative ingredients! I’ve also made this recipe with eggplant and zucchini or with meat sauce! Ingredients Lasagna noodles Ricotta Cheese Mozzarella Parmesan Cheese Mint Oregano and/or basil Prosciutto Spinach Egg Tomato Sauce (make your own fresh or use…
Shrimp, tomato and arugula pasta
Kyle loves this easy to make shrimp pasta! Feel free to substitute arugula with spinach if you prefer. Makes 3-4 servings Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 15 minutes Total time: 25 minutes Ingredients Pasta of your choice (I usually use whole wheat penne) Tomatoes (2-3) Arugula Garlic (2-3 cloves) 2 Shallots Olive Oil Salt…
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