This post many contain affiliate links. Please see my disclosure policy. Panforte is an Italian fruitcake/confection that is commonly made with fruits and nuts, and lots of spices. We love this chocolate version made with hazelnuts and dried cherries and of course, chocolate! What is Panforte? Panforte, pronounced pan-for-tay, is an Italian fruit cake that …
This simple and classic, 4 ingredient Fettuccine Alfredo is the best Fettuccine Alfredo I’ve ever had. My favorite and the best Fettuccine Alfredo I’ve ever had is a classic Italian one with just 4 ingredients. Yes, they are 4 rich, sensual ingredients which means that Fettuccine Alfredo is not an everyday dish. But that’s OK. …
Wild Mushroom Pasta is for mushroom lovers. It is earthy and rich and made for a divine red wine. Wild Mushroom Pasta is meant for lovers…of mushrooms that is. But it works for lovers, too if you want to add some romance to your life. Mushrooms are meant to be savored and this wild mushroom …
Chicken Scarpariello is a tasty skillet dinner made with chicken, sausage, peppers and mushrooms. Prepared on the stove top and then baked for 20 minutes, this chicken scarpariello recipe is a great Italian dish! As of yesterday I’m not sure I had ever heard of Chicken Scarpariello, though I have heard of chicken with Italian …
Ziti Al Fresco is a great penne pasta recipe, simply made with Italian sausage, sun dried tomatoes and cream. No need to bake this ziti/penne! Ready in about 15 minutes, this will soon become a family request! This great penne pasta recipe meant Zoe was home. Zoe’s return meant Ziti Al Fresco. Beautiful, spicy, rich, …
Spicy fried spaghetti pancakes are made with leftover spaghetti and filled with hot Italian sausage and cheese. They are a perfect use for leftover spaghetti and a great way to showcase spicy sausage. It’s not every day that I’m sent home with a bag of meat. Lots of meat. River Bear meat. Manservant was quite …
This Parmigiano Reggiano Cacio e Pepe Lava “Cake” oozes cheesy goodness as it graces a fennel orange salad. What a way to begin a special meal. The Chef and The Dish provided the class and the cost of ingredients. All opinions though are my own. This fennel orange salad with a parmigiano reggiano cacio e …
“Who doesn’t like spaghetti and meatballs? Especially red wine meatballs that are full of garlic and cheese and perfect on pasta or sandwiches or even on toothpicks!” Now it must be said that I prefer meat sauce and not meatballs on my spaghetti. However, I suppose that depends on the meatball. AND who …