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Cheater's Gnocchi

Cheater's Gnocchi

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Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes

Gnocchi! Fun to say. Fun to make. This is NOT your Naunie’s Gnocchi! (Naunnie was my Italian grandmother) This “cheat” recipe uses potato flakes (horrors!) in place of the usual mashed potatoes. With the aid of a food processor and a few sim…

Stuffed Mushrooms with Bacon and Cream Cheese

Stuffed Mushrooms with Bacon and Cream Cheese

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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes

Try this simple mushroom appetizer that even Mario and Luigi will beat the crap out of King Kuppa for this.

Focaccia Bread Pizza

Focaccia Bread Pizza

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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes

I love pizza but I do not usually have time to prepare homemade dough. Some packaged pizza doughs can be okay, but others are not that great. I figured out that store bought focaccia breads work great and create a very tasty crust for any pizza! Try th…

Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti Casserole

Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti Casserole

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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 35 Minutes

I made this dish for Ron's sister Julie and her hubby Chad after they had little Drew. It looked so yummy Ron and I had to make it for ourselves. The picture does not do this casserole justice because it is so yummy! Enjoy!

Cheese Tortellini with Mushroom Sauce

Cheese Tortellini with Mushroom Sauce

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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes

Tortellini is great pasta to use for weeknight meals. It is super fast to make and can be paired with a number of sauces, vegetables, and proteins. I happen to love mushrooms, so this is one of my favorite ways to prepare tortellini. Serve this simple…

Meatball and Vegetable Soup

Meatball and Vegetable Soup

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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes

One of my favorite supermarket shortcuts, pre-cooked frozen meatballs, make a star appearance in this super-easy and savory soup. Kids love meatballs, so I bet this will be a new favorite at your house. While this recipe does not cook in 30 minutes or les…

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes

Mashed potatoes are one of the favorite side dishes ever created. You can serve them with almost anything, cover them with cheese, gravy, or just eat them plain. You can whip them up with skins on, or make the traditional skin off kind. There are so ma…

Penne Pasta with Spicy Italian Sausage Meatballs

Penne Pasta with Spicy Italian Sausage Meatballs

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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes

This delicious penne pasta and sausage meatball dish started off as an experiment but ended up being one of the tastiest dishes I've ever created. Sausage meat is made into meatballs and pan fried, using red wine to deglaze the pan and to add flavor to yo…

Green Bean and Mushroom Risotto

Green Bean and Mushroom Risotto

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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes

The green bean mushroom risotto is a great simple dish to make at night. Packed with flavor.

Cheesy Broccoli and Rice

Cheesy Broccoli and Rice

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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes

Everyone has a favorite version of this classic side dish, and this is my family's. It cooks right on the stovetop and it's loaded with cheese and sour cream, making it super creamy and rich. Try adding chicken to make it a main dish, or replace the brocc…

Mushroom Avocado Tomato Basil Pasta

Mushroom Avocado Tomato Basil Pasta

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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes

Gently tossed angel hair pasta with a blend of sauteed vegetables and topped with freshly grated cheese.

Pork Schnitzel

Pork Schnitzel

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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes

Pork loin cut and pounded then placed in seasoned flour, in egg wash then back in bread crumbs. Deep fry at 350 degrees til deep brown. Serve with a buttery mushroom gravy.

Scrambled Egg Towers

Scrambled Egg Towers

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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes

A spectacular morning dish that is as beautiful to look at as it is tasty. A wonderful combination of eggs, sausage, tortillas and cheeses with a secret ingredient or two along the way. So impossible to resist... so satisfying... you'll be thinking abou…

Ricotta-Spinach Stuffed Eggplants

Ricotta-Spinach Stuffed Eggplants

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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes

This ricotta and spinach stuffed eggplant was inspired by Moussaka-filled Eggplants. It can be served as a vegetarian starter or main dish. Ricotta cheese can be substituted with cottage cheese or paneer.

Mom's Onions with eggs (A Scipuddata)

Mom's Onions with eggs (A Scipuddata)

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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes

(A scipuddata is a sicilian name for this recipe, it kind of means like mixed onions). This is a recipe that my mom used to make for us, she would make it for a quick lunch or a snack and of course sometimes for dinner too when we were on a budget. We di…

Three Cheese Artichoke Bites

Three Cheese Artichoke Bites

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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes

This is a great appetizer/pot luck item for a crowd! Just a few minutes of prep time yields 3 1/2 dozen of these delicious little, cheesy, quiche-like puffs. They are filled with flavor and will be a hit at your next get together! For more quick and e…

Carbonara Pizza

Carbonara Pizza

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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes

Rachael Ray makes this amazing carbonara pizza recipe that is quick and delicious. Whenever you are in the mood for pizza, but you want something a little more refined than just pepperoni, try this simple recipe. Serve it with a side salad and voila, yo…

Baked Tuna Noodle Casserole

Baked Tuna Noodle Casserole

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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes

This easy baked tuna noodle casserole is a hearty dish that can be thrown together quickly and can last for days as leftovers. We make this at least twice a month at our house. The garlic, mushrooms and basil add some fantastic depth to this dish. Feel fr…

Zucchini Bread Parmesan!! Sooo! Good!!

Zucchini Bread Parmesan!! Sooo! Good!!

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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 45 Minutes

This dish is easy and delicious. I know you will love it. Enjoy with Love and Laughter! Ciao Bella, Catherine xo

Capellini with Pesto Alla Trapanese

Capellini with Pesto Alla Trapanese

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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes

A Sicilian pesto featuring tomatoes, basil, and garlic flavor angel hair pasta tossed with chicken sauteed in olive oil.

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