One Pan Chicken Orzo

I love this one-pan chicken orzo dish because it’s quick, easy, and incredibly flavorful. In just 30 minutes, tender chicken, creamy orzo, and vibrant veggies come together in a single skillet for a comforting meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Simple, delicious, and no-fuss!

Easy Chicken Alfredo

This is a 30 minute recipe…really easy…and restaurant quality. Even Charlotte…my pickiest eater loved it. She said it was better than Olive Garden, so…there ya go.

Better Than A Restaurant Lasagna

I hate lasagna. Like HATE it. But the wife loves it…and has requested I learn to make it for her. So I have…and this takes a couple of hours total to make but it’s WORTH it, because even I like this Lasagna.

Fettucine Alfredo with toasted breadcrumbs

This seems much more complex than it actually is. Stop using the crap in a jar…this is SOOO much better! Fresh pasta can be bought…most grocery stores carry Buitoni pasta in the dairy aisle near the biscuits. INGREDIENTS Alfredo Sauce: 12 ounces fresh pasta 2 tbsp unsalted butter 2 tbsp olive oil 2 – 3…

Chicken Parm (AB Style)

Straight up stole this recipe from Alton Brown…putting it here for my own remembrances. It ROCKED…Long and Complex but it ROCKED. I don’t even LIKE Chicken Parm…and I liked this. DO THE RED SAUCE FIRST.. INGREDIENTS: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, butterflied and pounded to 1/8-inch thick 2 teaspoons kosher salt 120 grams (1 cup)…

Steak Bruschetta

An easy way to make a fancy looking and sounding meal for a date or to impress the boss. Can be done in 30 Minutes or less.

Creamy Tuscan Chicken Ravioli

The good news is, this seems much harder than it actually is…which means when your loved ones taste it, you are gonna feel like a rock star. Also, it’s a one-pan dish…which makes it totally worth it.

Creamy Chicken Florentine with Spinach and Mushrooms

So this is a one pot dish ( a large skillet).  It’s super simple, takes about 25 minutes from start to finish, and is freaking delicious.  There are tons of ways to vary this recipe I’ll put a couple in notes as usual. Prep Time: 5 Minutes     Cook Time: 20-25 minutes Ingredients: 1 pound…

Skillet Gnocchi with Spinach and White Beans

This is a really good winter recipe taught to me by an old… Italian….website.  Actually, it was a new website…and wasn’t Italian.  But the recipe is good anyway.  Tasty.  Fairly Healthy. The kind of meal my grandpa used to call a “lifesaver”…which means it was both filling and pretty cheap to make. Gnocchi is basically…

Rustic Italian Sausage Tortellini Soup

A good soup….souper easy (see what I did there?) to make…less than 30 min… Rustic Italian Sausage Tortellini Soup 3/4 pound Italian sausage links, casings removed 1 medium onion, chopped 4 garlic cloves, minced 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) Low-sodium chicken broth 1-3/4 cups water 1 large Romano tomato diced 1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated…