While I grew up in an Italian household, I never made homemade manicotti, that is until I met my husband. I still remember the first time I made manicotti. My husband (then boyfriend) and I had just gotten back from Mexico, where I had taken him for his birthday. When Continue Reading
Dinner
Italian Meat Sauce
Bolognese a Homemade Italian Meat Sauce I still remember visiting my grandmother on Sunday afternoons when I was a child. My grandmother would get up, at the crack of dawn to prepare the sauce and let it simmer all day. The smell of homemade Italian meat sauce, wafted through the Continue Reading
Thai Steak Salad
Thai Steak Salad Thai Steak Salad is one of my favorite salads and is on the top of our must make list. The salad is great, but I have to give the credit to the dressing, which really makes this salad nothing short of divine. The dressing is a perfect Continue Reading
Braised Brisket
Braised Brisket Our favorite resort to visit in Mexico is the Beach Palace in Cancun. It is an all-inclusive resort and the outdoor grill has the best brisket. I believe their brisket is a braised brisket that they finish on the grill. Seriously, besides the ocean it is one of Continue Reading
Red Beans and Rice
Red beans and rice is a great side dish to serve along with grilled chicken or a stand alone meal. Let it simmer all day in a crockpot to boost the flavor!
Cuban Grilled Chicken
Cuban Grilled Chicken This is one of our favorite grilled chicken recipes, the marinade is quick to make and the longer the chicken soaks the more flavors it absorbs. I would highly recommend serving Cuban Grilled Chicken with the Red Beans and Rice or a large salad for dinner. Grilling Continue Reading
Ultimate Grilled Cheese
Forget your boring grilled cheese, this is a gourmet grilled cheese full of flavor and gooey yuminess.
Thai Chicken Noodle Soup
Try this easy to make Thai Chicken Noodle Soup today! It is one of our favorite dishes to make, full of flavor including cilantro, turmeric and lime.
Kielbasa and Apples
This recipe was a childhood favorite of mine and comes right from mom’s kitchen. It is quick to put together and kids love it!