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Chicken Vesuvio, Italian American one pan meal
I posted this last year, made it the other day and it’s so good I decided to re post. Chicken Vesuvio (has nothing to do with the volcano) is an Italian American dish made famous in Chicago, simple to make, all in one pan. Chicken thighs, potatoes, peas, in a creamy white wine butter sauce….
Read MoreStuffed shells
Stuffed shells is a delicious baked pasta dish. Use jumbo shells and stuff with whatever filling you like, I chose ricotta and spinach. You can use your favorite tomato sauce, I like Marcella Hazan’s easy and very tasty sauce. It’s hard to resist this cheesy, filling dish that is so simple to make. Here’s how…
Read MoreSteak au poivre
An iconic French recipe that looks impressive but is so easy to make and takes very little time. Steak au poivre is a seared steak with a creamy black pepper, cognac cream sauce. It’s absolutely delicious and will impress your guests. If you don’t have cognac use brandy. I used rib eye 3/4 inch thick…
Read MorePasta Pugliese
Pasta Pugliese is a simple rustic pasta dish that takes very little time and effort to prepare. Traditionally made with orecchiette pasta, broccoli rabe and sausage, you can use whatever short pasta you like (I used Campanelle). This dish is delicious, filling and sure to please. Here’s how to make it: Pasta Pugliese 1 head…
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