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Stuffed Red Peppers with Orzo & Chorizo

December 6, 2016 6:00 am \ 2 Comments \ by

I developed this stuffed red pepper recipe as part of an ongoing Brand Ambassadorship with Peapod. All opinions are 100% … Continue Reading →

Posted in: Mains \ Tagged: chorizo, chorizo stuffed pepper, easy dinner, easy recipe, italian, orzo, orzo pepper, peapod, peapod delivers, stuffed red peppers

Pasta Night – Culinary Class 15

June 22, 2016 10:59 am \ by

It would be the understatement of the century if I said that I was looking forward to pasta night at … Continue Reading →

Posted in: Cooking and Entertaining Tips, Life \ Tagged: chopped, clams and linguine, cooking, cooking classes, cooking school, culinary school, dc food blog, fettuccine, food blog, food network, homemade, italian, L'Academie de Cuisine, pasta, ravioli, washington dc food blogger

Italian Sausage and Kale over Brown Rice

March 20, 2016 6:30 pm \ 3 Comments \ by

The smell of crumbled Italian sausage sizzling in a pan makes me long for one my nana’s pizza pies that she would … Continue Reading →

Posted in: Mains \ Tagged: 30 minute meal, dc food blogger, easy, healthy, italian, kale, peppers, quick, rice bowl, sausage, spicy, washington dc blogger

Mussels and Clams with Bucatini in Red Sauce

March 15, 2016 7:00 am \ 3 Comments \ by

Ask anyone in my family what I always order at a restaurant, and (I hope!) everyone will answer, “mussels.” To … Continue Reading →

Posted in: Mains \ Tagged: bucatini, clams, fiesta del mar, italian, mussels, pasta, pescetarian, red sauce, shell fish, spicy

Roasted Cauliflower with Parmesan and Pine Nuts

November 4, 2015 10:03 am \ 1 Comment \ by

It’s Thanksgiving side time! I don’t know about you but every year I try to bring something different to the … Continue Reading →

Posted in: Sides \ Tagged: cauliflower, dc food blog, easy, food blog, italian, parmesan, pine nuts, recipe, roasted, vegetarian, washington dc food blogger

Ricotta Gnocchi with Peas and Pancetta

October 1, 2015 9:40 pm \ 1 Comment \ by

I developed this Ricotta Gnocchi with Peas and Pancetta recipe as part of an ongoing Brand Ambassadorship with Peapod. All opinions … Continue Reading →

Posted in: Mains \ Tagged: dc food blogger, food blog, fresh peas, gnocchi, homemade, italian, keys to the cucina, pancetta, peapod, ricotta gnocchi

Roasted Garlic Bread with Parmesan and Parsley

September 15, 2015 7:00 am \ 3 Comments \ by

Before we get started on this garlicky goodness that we call garlic bread, you should read up on my love … Continue Reading →

Posted in: Sides \ Tagged: dc food blogger, easy, french baguette, fresh, italian, La Brea Bakery, parmesan garlic bread, recipe, roasted garlic bread, vegetarian, washington dc food blogger

Aunt Minnie’s Italian Baked “Fried” Chicken

September 9, 2015 7:00 am \ 2 Comments \ by

Baked fried chicken? Yes it’s a thing and it’s real and it’s one of my biggest guilty pleasures! My mom … Continue Reading →

Posted in: Mains \ Tagged: baked fried chicken, chicken wings, dc food blog, healthy fried chicken, italian, italian fried chicken, parmesan, washington dc food blogger

Linguine with Sauteed Squid, Olives and Capers

July 15, 2015 9:30 am \ Leave a Comment \ by

This dish is another homage to our time spent in Costa Rica last month for our honeymoon. From fried calamari … Continue Reading →

Posted in: Mains \ Tagged: briney, calamri, capers, castelveltrano, entree, italian, linguine, meatless, olives, pasta, pescetarian, salty, squid

My Bridal Shower – A Blush Pink and Gold Affair

April 8, 2015 7:28 am \ 8 Comments \ by

A couple Saturday’s ago my bridesmaids (a.k.a. all three of my lovely sisters) threw me a beautiful bridal shower. My mom … Continue Reading →

Posted in: Life \ Tagged: bridal shower, broccoli salad, favors, food blogger, italian, pesto orzo, rosemary olive oil, wedding

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