Cuisine: Italian
Wild Mushroom, Pancetta & Pea Risotto
This Wild Mushroom, Pancetta & Pea Risotto recipe is for a pressure cooker / Instant Pot. It's a great way to make risotto without all the constant stirring. The rice turns out perfectly, and you save a lot of time and effort. It's a meal that will justify buying that Instant Pot.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Tiramisu Layer Cake
My daughter Grace made this spectacular Tiramisu Layer Cake. This traditional Italian dessert is made with a sponge cake then layered with a creamy mascarpone filling, doused in coffee, coffee liqueur and topped with cocoa powder and chocolate curls.
- Prep: 40 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Yields: 12 Servings
Limoncello Tiramisu
One of my daughter Grace's favorite desserts is Tiramisu. I wanted to try something new. I made this Limoncello Tiramisu - actually that is a lie. My husband made it. I bought the ingredients and he threw it together. The hardest part about making Tiramisu is finding the @&%#$! ladyfingers! It's super lemony and delicious.
- Prep: 6 hrs
- Yields: 10 Servings
Toasted Ravioli with Marinara Sauce
This Toasted Ravioli with Marinara Sauce was created in St. Louis. The ravioli is breaded, fried and served with marinara sauce. It makes a great hors-d'oeuvre for any party.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Yields: 4 - 6 Servings
Creamy Pasta Bake with Cherry Tomatoes and Basil
This Creamy Pasta Bake with Cherry Tomatoes and Basil is absolutely delicious. It's like a creamy caprese pasta and is ready to enjoy in just 30 minutes!
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Spaghetti with Tomatoes and Basil
This recipe for Spaghetti with Tomatoes and Basil is loosely based on a recipe in The Silver Palate Cookbook. It's a great method using fresh, ripe, summer tomatoes.
Summer cooking implies a sense of immediacy, a capacity to capture the essence of the fleeting moment. Elizabeth David
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Yields: 4 - 6 Servings
Skillet Chicken Parmesan with Artichokes
This Skillet Chicken Parmesan with Artichokes makes a great weeknight meal. It's all done in one skillet for easy cleanup.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Chicken Basil Sausage and Artichoke Lasagna Skillet
Lasagna, in general, is too much work. I am too lazy and do not like to make it, so lasagna is a rare occurrence in my house. This Chicken Basil Sausage and Artichoke Lasagna Skillet is WAY easier and the chicken and artichokes is a nice change from the traditional lasagna. It's all done in one skillet and ready in about 30 minutes.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 35 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
One Pot Italian Sausage, Mushrooms and Rice
This One Pot Italian Sausage, Mushrooms and Rice is really fast to make and you only have to wash one pot! It's great for a busy week night meal.
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Lemon Marinated Tortellini, Basil & Tomato Skewers
These Lemon Marinated Tortellini, Basil & Tomato Skewers are very easy to make and perfect for a summer party.
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 5 mins
- Yields: Makes 20 skewers