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Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccoli Rabe.

Packed with flavor and easy to make, this orecchiette pasta dish is a longtime favorite—the whole family gobbles it up, broccoli and all! PREPARATION TIME Total Time: 30 Minutes INGREDIENTS 1 pound orecchiette 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided 1 pound sweet or spicy Italian sausage, removed from casings 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 […]

Italian Recipes

AGLIO E OLIO

Authentic Italian Garlic Olive Oil Spaghetti (Spaghetti Aglio e Olio)  A Complete Guide to Traditional Garlic and Olive Oil Pasta When it comes to quick and satisfying Italian pasta dishes, few recipes are as famous and beloved as Spaghetti Aglio e Olio. Originating from Southern Italy, this timeless pasta recipe […]

Italian Recipes

PASTA E FEGIOLI

This Pasta e Fagioli is one of my all time favorite soups and one of my most popular recipes! It’s loaded with vegetables and brimming with Italian flavor. It’s perfectly comforting, hearty and absolutely delicious! PREPARATION TIME Prep 15 minutes  Cook 35 minutes  Ingredients 2 Tbsp olive oil, divided 1 lb lean ground beef 1 […]

Healthy Recipes

MINCED BEEF AND ONION IN GRAVY

Learn how to make old fashioned Scottish Mince and Tatties – just like Granny used to make! It’s a cheap, easy, nourishing and comforting meal the whole family will love. PREPARATION TIME prep time: 10 MINUTES cook time: 1 HOUR total time: 1 HOUR 10 MINUTES INGREDIENTS 500g pack Minced beef (I usually go […]

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CAVATELLI AND BROCOLLI

This cavatelli and broccoli dish is a quick meal to make. Serve with garlic bread. PREPARATION TIME Prep Time:10 mins Cook Time:25 mins Total Time:35 mins Ingredients 3 heads fresh broccoli, cut into florets 1 ½ pounds cavatelli pasta ½ cup olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon salt, or more to taste 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan […]

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PASTA WITH SUSAGE AND ARUGULA

This creamy lemon arugula pasta with sausage is one of my favorite pasta recipes. It’s tangy, it’s rich, it’s peppery, it’s spicy, and all of that equals pure comfort. PREPARATION TIME Prep Time: 15 minutes  Cook Time: 45 minutes  Inactive time: 30 minutes  Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes  Ingredients 1 teaspoon olive oil, plus more if […]

Air Fryer Recipes

AIR FRYER GERMAN POTATO PANCAKES

These irresistibly-crispy air fryer potato pancakes can be ready in about 20 minutes! They’re crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside, and a perfect complement for any meal. PREPARATION TIME PREP TIME 10 minutes COOK TIME 9 minutes TOTAL TIME 19 minutes INGREDIENTS 3 cups of shredded hash browns […]

Air Fryer Recipes

AIR FRYER SEZAME CHICKEN

Pieces of tender chicken are coated in egg and cornstarch and then fried to a crispy crunch and tossed in a savory-sweet, sticky sauce that isso good I could eat it with a spoon. Add a bowl of sticky white rice and some steamed vegetables and for a perfect easy […]

Italian Recipes

COUPLE OF ARTICHOKES

More times that not, this is how I like to prepare artichokes. The method works for whatever artichokes look good at the market – baby artichokes are ideal. The gist is – trim, blanch, saute. You end up with beautiful, tender, succulent, golden-crusted artichoke hearts that can be enjoyed straight […]

Italian Recipes

ZITI AL FORNO

Olive Garden Five Cheese Ziti al Forno copycat recipe made with marinara, alfredo, mozzarella, fontina, romano and parmesan cheese baked together with a cripy panko topping. PREPARATION TIME Prep Time 15 minutes  Cook Time 30 minutes  Total Time 45 minutes  Ingredients PASTA ▢1 pound ziti pasta ▢4 cups marinara sauce ▢2 cups alfredo sauce ▢1/2 cup ricotta cheese […]