Steak Gnocchi Stroganoff

Who said they wanted some new easy dinner ideas? I know I do! Here’s a great 20 minute meal, with all the flavor and no fuss. A grown up beef stroganoff. Yum. Steak Gnocchi Stroganoff 4 small sirloin steaks (about 1.5 lbs) Butter Fresh Rosemary1 /2 sweet onion diced 16 oz button mushrooms, sliced 1…

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Greek Spaghetti

Funny story. While in Greece, I basically dinner rescued each meal at the retreat. The best part about being the chef, was going to the grocery store, walking around and deciding what I would make for meals on the spot. This is one of my favorite things to do. I was a kid on Christmas…

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Lemon Garden Pea & Ham Gnocchi

Yummy. Easy. Delicious gnocchi- all in a 15 minute meal- in a skillet! Lemon Garden Pea & Ham Gnocchi 1 lb. prepared gnocchi 1 lb. ham, cut into pieces 1 small sweet onion, diced 1 cup chicken broth 1 cup fresh green peas 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese 1/2 tsp. nutmeg 1…

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Lemon Broccoli Pasta- easy weeknight meal

Easy weeknight meals. That’s what we all need. And if it takes just one pan to prepare, and vegetables are included, it’s a WIN in my book. Lemon Broccoli Pasta 1 lb. pasta 1 lb. broccoli florets, fresh 4 quarts water 2 tbsp. kosher salt 1 cup broth (vegetable or chicken) 1 lemon, zest and…

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Pumpkin Sausage Ravioli

Pumpkin Sausage Ravioli 1 pkg. 18 oz. Rana Family Size Italian Sausage Ravioli (fresh) 1 cup chicken broth 1/2 cup pumpkin puree 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese 2 tbsp. bacon bits 2 tbsp. fresh sage for garnish 1/2 tsp. Kosher salt 1/4 tsp. fresh or ground nutmeg 1 tsp. dried basil In…

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Cami’s Spaghetti Waffle w/ Chicken Parm

Sometimes dinner needs to be FUN. This dinner is super easy, using prepared items from the store. Get the kids involved, and let them assist or do the whole thing themselves. I love this recipe! After the LONGEST summer of our lives, you just need a dinner you don’t make from scratch. #semihomemade Easy Chicken…

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Garden Series: Swiss Chard & Ricotta w/ Linguine

Gardening is one of my favorite things. I love growing my own food. I love seeing the change in the garden from day to day. I love every part. EVEN weeding the garden! And the harvest, is so sweet to me. Let’s create some fabulous garden inspired recipes this summer, starting with this delicious pasta…

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Baked Spaghetti

Use your leftover pasta to create this easy, tasty and comforting dish. Any kind of leftover pasta will do. Penne, Ziti, Linguine, Lemon Picatta…. Do you have leftover pasta in the fridge? Raise your hand? #usewhatyouhave You ALL know my motto. I love the challenge of using what you have. And making something new again.…

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Lemon Picatta Skillet

Hey, wanna taste test a new recipe for me? Cool. Here’s the recipe, I made up with what I had on hand, and it’s rich and creamy and full of layers of flavor. Lemon Picatta Skillet 4 chicken cutlets 2 tbsp. olive oil 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, plus 1 cup for sauce Kosher salt Badia…

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Cami’s Chicken Broccoli Alfredo (NEW)

Cami is loving to cook. And if I’ve learned anything as a parent, is to let your kids develop their talents. And Cami LOVES to cook and bake. And I LOVE to allow that to happen. Rarely the week goes by without her making creations in the kitchen. She makes dinner sometimes twice a week,…

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