Cooking with wine is such an easy way to elevate a dish. When red wine is added, it will give an earthy note. Beef stew is a classic example. And when white is wine is added, it lightens the dish. And I love shrimp scampi. This post is about chicken braised in wine sauce. A…
Category: Italian Cuisine
There are many different types of sauces out there, both red and white. Some come together easy, some require a lot of work. I have a few on here, Rustic Marinara Sauce, Authentic Homemade Italian Sauce. And, the flavors are delicious no matter what, served on any pasta you like. This post is for a…
I guess I should start by saying that Pasta E Fagioli, to be authentic, requires just two ingredients that the name implies. Pasta and Fagioli. Fagioli is the Italian word for beans, so it has to contain pasta and beans to be authentic. Mine contains pasta and beans. So, it’s authentic Pasta E Fagilio, now,…
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Chicken Scampi
Yeah, I didn’t know that it was a dish. I love shrimp scampi, it’s delicious, the butter, wine and garlic sauce smothered shrimp sitting on a bed of linguini. I could cook it every night. However, on this particular night, there was none in the fridge. There was, however, some chicken breast. Always looking to…
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Scratch Turkey Italian Meatballs
I love meatballs. I cook them Swedish style and serve them with gravy. Make them from Italian sausage. And there are thousands of recipes on the web to make them any way you like. Well, in this post I’m going to a more classic style, well, in serving them. I’ll let them simmer in my…
Shrimp (or prawns in England) are an abundant food source globally, they grow in most coastal regions. And, on top of that, they are delicious and easy to cook. I do love shrimp scampi, but, as usual I’m always looking for another way to cook dinner. There are other similar recipes around but this is…
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Shrimp Scampi
Shrimp is an easy meal, little pricier than regular dinners, but definitely something to add to the menu every now and then. And this particular preparation is absolutely delicious. Shrimp, cooked in garlic, butter and white wine, served on a bed of linguine. As the post implies, it’s called shrimp scampi, read on for more…
Italian food is delicious, and hearty, and, if there’s any leftovers, really good the next day. It’s comfort food, cheesy, gooey and mouthwatering. That could be a biased opinion, Mum’s side of the family is Italian. This is not her recipe, it’s something I put together on a Wednesday night because I had all the…
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Savory Baked Ziti
Italian sausage is such a versatile ingredient, in or out of the casing. It has a distinctive flavor, and can be cooked so many ways. In this case, out of the casing, to make a savory baked ziti. Cooked with onions, peppers, garlic and chopped tomatoes, mixed into penne pasta with parmesan and mozzarella, baked…
I’m a foodie, the kitchen is my playground, flavors and textures are my toys. So I’m always looking for the opportunity to change things up a bit. One evening I had spicy chicken Italian sausage in the fridge, and, wanted to come up with a different way to serve it. Well, why not make meatballs.…