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Confetti Salad Ingredients For the salad Spaghetti – 1 package (16 ounces), broken into 1–2 inch pieces Red bell pepper – 1, diced, for sweetness and color Red onion – ½, diced, for sharp flavor and crunch Cucumber – 1 large, diced, adds freshness and balance Celery – 3 stalks, diced, for crisp texture Whole […]
Buckeye Dip Ingredients 2 (8-oz) packages cream cheese, softened 1½ cups powdered sugar 1½ cups creamy peanut butter 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 (8-oz) tub whipped topping, thawed 1½ cups mini chocolate chips 1 (7-oz) bottle Magic Shell (chocolate shell topping) Instructions Step 1: Prepare the Base In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened […]
Ground Beef Stroganoff Ingredients: 6 oz egg noodles 1 lb ground beef ¼ cup butter ¼ cup all-purpose flour 1 cup beef stock 1 ¼ cup whole milk ½ tsp garlic powder ½ tsp onion powder ½ tsp black pepper ¾ tsp salt ¼ cup sour cream Instructions Step 1: Cook the Egg Noodles Bring […]
Fresh Scallops In A Lemon, Wine, Butter Sauce Ingredients Sea scallops – 1 pound, fresh and plump, the star of the dish Olive oil – 2 tablespoons, for searing the scallops to golden perfection Unsalted butter – 2 tablespoons, adds richness to the sauce Garlic – 3 cloves, minced, for a fragrant and savory base […]
Chicken Piccata with Lemon and Capers Ingredients 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts – halved lengthwise into thin cutlets ¾ cup (100 g) all-purpose flour – for dredging the chicken ½ cup (120 ml) dry white wine – such as Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc 1 cup (240 ml) low-sodium chicken stock – adds depth to […]
Cavatelli with Broccoli Rabe & Italian Sausage Ingredients 1 bunch of broccoli rabe, thoroughly washed and chopped into 1-inch pieces 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 large yellow onion, finely diced 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 5–6 links Italian pork sausage, casings removed 2 teaspoons chicken base dissolved in 2 cups water, or 2 cups […]
How to make Italian Broccoli Pasta Soup Ingredients: 4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil + extra for finishing 3 Tbsp chopped garlic Pinch crushed red pepper 2 pounds frozen broccoli florets, defrosted (See NOTE below if using fresh.) 1 pound pasta + salt for pasta water (See NOTE below for best options.) ½ tsp salt […]
Spaghetti with Garlic and Spinach Ingredients 8 ounces spaghetti – the hearty base of the dish, perfect for soaking up flavors 2 tablespoons olive oil – adds richness and a silky coating for the pasta 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced – brings bold aroma and depth with every bite 6 cups fresh spinach – a […]
Pep Dip Ingredients blocks (8 oz each) of cream cheese, softened to room temperature 10 ounces of pepperoni, thinly sliced ⅓ cup sliced pepperoncini peppers, drained of excess liquid 1 teaspoon of Italian herb seasoning blend Instructions: Step 1: Prepare the Cream Cheese Place the softened cream cheese blocks into a large mixing bowl. Beat […]
Heaven On Earth Cake Ingredients: * 1 angel food cake, prepared * 1 package (3.4 oz) instant cheesecake pudding mix * 1 1/2 cups milk * 1 cup sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt) * 1 teaspoon vanilla * 1 pack (30 ounces) cherry pie filling * 1 container (8 ounces) cold whisk * 1 […]