Tag: Sunday Dinner
Penne alla Vodka
I’d bet most anyone living in America has had penne alla vodka in some form. There are endless versions but I can say confidently and with zero bias that my Mom’s is the best. 😊 A few weekends ago we made her chicken cutlets with a side of penne alla vodka and I mean really…
Chicken Pimientos
I don’t often order chicken when I’m out in a restaurant, unless maybe it’s a perfectly cooked fried chicken or something extra special. It’s just not my favorite and I’d rather spend money on dishes like veal milanese, homemade ravioli, or countless other delicious dishes. However, there is an exception and that is the chicken…
Veal Osso Buco
Osso Buco means hallowed bone–a dish traditionally made with veal, white wine and veggies. It’s an Italian classic you’ll find on restaurant menus but less often see made at home. It’s really no different than making a beef stew or another slow braised meat. The veal is a little pricier but that’s why we made…
Jewish Penicillin- Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
When you’re not feeling well, there’s nothing better than a nice big bowl of Jewish Penicillin…. or Chicken Noodle Soup. My mom’s will always be better but if you want to give it a go for a sick hubby or child follow my recipe below! For this to be true Jewish penicillin, I recommend adding…
Cacio e Pepe
If cacio e pepe is on a menu, it’s really hard for me to avoid ordering it. Pasta with the best quality cheese and a subtle spice from fresh cracked black pepper–you just can’t beat it. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. There are different ways to make it, and historically it’s done…
Pork Ragout Pappardelle
Comforting and flavorful sauce with tender melt in your mouth pork over a light and fresh made pasta. Really can’t go wrong. This is the ultimate Sunday dinner and it honestly isn’t too difficult to pull off. The leftovers were delicious!! Ingredients: 3-4 lb pork butt/shoulder 1 1/2 lbs pasta 1 1/2 28 oz cans…
Fried Chicken
I have no real credibility when it comes to fried chicken. And what I mean is, I’m not from the south nor do I have family from down south. There’s no story. What I can say is that I did a lot of research and went with my gut in determining what methods I would…
Chicken Gyros
I’ve noticed a lot of people are creeped out by gyro meat. They don’t get how it’s made and all they see is questionable looking lamb and beef on a spinning stick and won’t give it a chance. My mom is one of those people. But gyros are so delicious. The combination of juicy well…
Pork Carnitas
Initially I was weirded out by the technique of cooking pork carnitas…so much so that I almost scratched the idea. But I didn’t have 8-12 hours to slow cook the pork all day so I was really forced into the decision. And I’m so glad. This pork was so delicious and so tender and unlike anything…
Pasta e Fagioli
Soup season is well underway! It’s easy to make, it warms you up, it’s great for leftovers/lunch at work and can be a very healthy meal. Plus you can usually make a great soup with items left in your fridge and a can of beans or lentils. Pasta e fagioli is one of my favorites,…
Homemade Ravioli
I’ve wanted to try homemade ravioli ever since I figured out how to make homemade pasta. A Valentine’s Day with wind chills in the negative degrees provided a perfect opportunity to stay home and accomplish this somewhat scary goal– and the hubby even helped! The pasta part really is a two person job. It is…
Sausage & Pepper Grinders
Sausage and peppers is an Italian classic. It’s easy to make and can be a meal on it’s own or on fresh Italian bread for a delicious sandwich. The catch is that this meal is all about getting the right ingredients. Go to an Italian deli and get their store made sausage, mozzarella and fresh…
Tuscan Braised Beef Short Ribs
This meal is something you would order in a restaurant and it would come with a hefty price tag. If you make it at home, it’s much less expensive and surprisingly not difficult. The beef short ribs are an inexpensive cut of beef and all you need is time to make it happen! On a…
Homemade Ricotta Gnocchi with Pesto
Homemade gnocchi has been on my food bucket list for some time now and the potato version remains on the list, but I can now cross off the ricotta thanks to my Mom’s birthday dinner wish! We didn’t follow the recipe exactly because well I hate directions, and who has hours to wait for their…
The Real Deal Bolognese Sauce
A Father’s Day Inspiration… This isn’t your typical meat sauce. This isn’t your typical ground beef cooked in a bland tomato sauce. This is the real deal meat sauce; the cook all day Sunday sauce; the shredded, succulent, melt-in-your-mouth sauce that comes gently tossed in a fresh pasta like pappardelle. The idea of making this sauce…
Mom’s Perfectly Crispy Chicken Cutlets
Growing up chicken cutlets were a delicious treat for dinner in our house as mom didn’t fry many things. This year for her birthday, Mom had a craving so we made her perfect chicken cutlets and served them in the perfect chicken cutlet sandwich. You can use this chicken to make chicken parmesan, you can…
French Onion Soup with Truffle-Salted Croutons and Gruyere CheeseS
French onion soup is one of the only soups Kyle will enjoy so it’s a natural go to on a fall or winter day. There are many ways to make this soup and I tried to lighten it up by using half the amount of butter normally used. Substituting with a tablespoon of olive oil…
Cioppino
Cioppino is pretty much a fish stew. Contrary to popular belief, cioppino did not originate in Italy but is an Italian-American dish. It’s traditionally made from the catch of the day, so you should use fish you can get fresh (and hopefully local when possible). Typically the seafood is combined with tomatoes in a wine…
Fettuccine con Pesto
In continuing my theme of using ingredients from the garden, my friend Alex and I recently made pesto sauce. It’s a great time of year to make pesto and it is extremely easy to make. You can switch up ingredients depending what you have on hand making it a very versatile recipe. My favorite kind…
Carolina Style Pulled Pork in the Crock Pot
I am not from the south, I don’t have a smoker on the back deck of my 3rd story condo, and I can’t say I’ve ever bought a pork butt before. So, I’m not going to try to pretend like this is the best pulled pork anyone from the south (or New England for that…
Pasta with Broccoli
Easy. Low cost. Delicious (IF you love broccoli). Pasta with broccoli has a long history with our family. Growing up, my mom made it often as a side to a meat focused dinner. We typically use the farfalle or “bowtie” pasta as we called it as kids. This meal can be made so many different…
Braised Chicken and Potatoes
Sometimes the best meals aren’t planned. On Sunday I usually plan our dinner ahead of time because it’s really the one day each week when I can make a meal that takes more than an hour to prep and cook. After a long rainy Sunday of being out and about we stopped at the grocery…
Veal Milanese Topped with Tomato and Arugula Salad
I admit, this isn’t the healthiest dinner you could make but it could be worse. Once in a while you need to splurge because it’s well, delicious. My mom made this recipe for us growing up and I always loved it, so I thought I would make it this week. We’ve been eating healthy every…
Healthified Chicken Enchiladas
My father is on a new diet so last night’s dinner was all about taking a dish I love (see recipe here: chicken enchiladas verde) and making it calorie friendly. My brother also happened to be home and he is on the opposite end of the diet spectrum. With this dinner we managed to make everyone…
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