Chicken Penne Bake
Posted by Tracy | Filed under dinner
This is one of my favorite go-to weeknight meals (and actually, what we’re having for dinner tonight) because it’s so easy to throw together. You only need a few ingredients, most of which you probably already have on hand…and, since we never finish off a whole pan ourselves, we always have plenty of leftovers. It’s [...]
Eggplant Parmigiana
Posted by Tracy | Filed under dinner
This eggplant parmigiana was inspired by my favorite Italian restaurant. Hubby and I went there on a date together recently, and I decided to try their eggplant parmigiana. I’ve only had it once before; it was cooked exactly like chicken parmigiana and almost like a lasagna, with layers of eggplant and sauce. However, this eggplant [...]
Tags: eggplant, Italian, pasta
Chicken Alfredo
Posted by Tracy | Filed under dinner
I loooove alfredo sauce. It’s one of my favorite things to order at pretty much any Italian restaurant, but I love to make it at home even more. I’ll warn you now that this is NOT a low-calorie sauce. But oh, it’s worth it. You only need a few things for this sauce, which is [...]
Chicken Marsala
Posted by Tracy | Filed under dinner
Chicken marsala is one of my new favorite meals to make for dinner. It’s relatively quick, and the chicken is always tender, juicy, and full of flavor. Give it a try…you won’t be disappointed! Servings: 4 4 thin-sliced chicken breasts 1/2 cup flour 2 Tbsp olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup sliced mushrooms [...]
Pierogi
Posted by Tracy | Filed under dinner
My friend Becky came over yesterday, for the sole purpose of cooking with me. We both love to cook and bake, and she’s as crazy as I am when it comes to making something new and/or difficult. (For a little more context, she’s the same friend who came over to make fondant with me.) So I [...]
Tags: cheese, pasta, Polish, potato
Garlic-Butter Seafood Pasta
Posted by Tracy | Filed under dinner
Sometimes I’m in the mood for seafood, but I don’t really want to spend a lot of money on a fancy dinner. So, I created this simple dish to satisfy my craving! Servings: 4 8-16 oz cooked frozen shrimp, thawed 7-14 oz crab-flavored seafood, fully cooked 1/2 stick butter 3 cloves minced garlic 1/2 tsp [...]
Tags: crab, garlic, pasta, shrimp
Tortellini Antipasto
Posted by Tracy | Filed under soups, salads, & sides
In continuing my Easter food extravaganza, here is my recipe for tortellini antipasto. I love making this side in the spring and summer, because it’s a great cold dish, and it’s easy. Plus, it makes a lot – perfect for bringing to a picnic or potluck, or just for having lots of leftovers! Servings: 6 [...]
Tags: artichoke, cheese, pasta, vegetables
