Recipes tagged with: Italian

Cipollini's are a staple in Italian homes.  We mostly had them during the holidays but they are great with grilled steak or even burgers.  They become sweet and tender and adding the balsamic vinegar brings out so much flavor.  These little guys can be very addictive! 

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**Cindy's Tip! If you slice off the root end of the cipollini onion with a sharp paring knife before boiling, then it will be much easier to peel. **

This is a great make ahead dish and combining fresh with frozen vegetables works great!

Perfect side to go with my Latin American Beef Tenderloin dish!

The combination of many vegetables roasting in the oven brings a great aroma to the kitchen!  It is also a great way to cook several ingredients in one baking pan!  Topping with a thick balsamic glaze brings the flavors to a new level of enjoyment.

You can also find this recipe in my cookbook:.

** Cindy's Tip! You can also grill vegetables--just brush them with oil and season with some salt, pepper, Italian seasonings and garlic powder. **

While in Tuscan my husband Glenn and I went to a cooking class and we learned about deboning and roasting chicken in parchment paper.  After the amazing experience, I had to create my own version to share with my family and friends.

Eggplant is one of my favorites and I do prepare several ways on a regular basis in my kitchen. Especially when I am looking for a side dish using eggplant and other ingredients that are always handy in my refrigerator!

The real inspiration for this recipe was using up my leftover vegetables from the week with more pizzaz.  

I threw them all if the pan and warmed them then made the Pesto.  I will list out the recipe to roast for your enjoyment. xo

I promise you won't miss the standard flour pizza crust!  This is amazing especially if you love cauliflower as much as I do.  Using a store bought Rotisserie Chicken makes this pizza amazing.  I love cooking up large batches of caramelized  onions to use during the week. 

Here is the recipe for my Caramelized Onions!

I just love apple season!  I was using my stand mixer and making Raviolis and thought since it was out and being used how about a tart!  This was a big hit for our guests and went perfect with vanilla bean gelato.  

I just love preparing a gourmet looking and tasting dish but it was so easy!

A thank you to City Fish for the salmon steaks.  I just love my Emily Henry baking wear!  Not only is it perfect for this recipe but its beautiful and goes from the oven to the table!  I made the entire recipe in one baking dish!

At the lake we love trying new recipes especially when we are using our Big Green Egg.  We are testing recipes for an upcoming project and this one was definitely a winner.  We hope you give this recipe a try.

Enjoy xo 

Cindy

Cindy's Tip:  Your butcher will be more than happy to cut the pocket for you.  Just ask..  

You need to give my Sauté Cod over an Italian Sauce a try! I was not sure what to call the sauce but it is amazing. To make this sauce I started taking out ingredients from the refrigerator and pantry! This recipe follows the Paleo diet and is a delicious Italian dinner for any weeknight or entertaining.

I used cod loin because it is thicker and I wanted a nice piece over the sauce on each individual plate.

Meal preparation is easy if you are organized.  I love to make a few meals for the week and have them ready to pull out of the freezer in the morning and just warm to enjoy for dinner.

This recipe is perfect.  I just lightly brown both sides of the fish and slightly cook my greens.  I store in the refrigerator to enjoy within a day or 2 them just warm up in the pan for an easy dinner.  

It's really fun to be healthy!

Enjoy xo

My Sautéed Shrimp with Spinach, Tomatoes and Penne is a great meal to prepare together with your kids, friends or spouse. The beautiful colors and flavors make this a perfect lunch or dinner!

You can simply omit the pasta if you are following the paleo diet or use gluten free pasta, spaghetti squash or zucchini noodles!

Sautéed Vegetables Italian Style is the perfect side dish for your favorite seasonal vegetables. I love serving this with a grilled steak or seafood. Sometimes I turn it into a main course using all of my left over fresh vegetables at the end of the week! Be creative…

This recipe is so easy and I love making this for a crowd.  We entertain often and our guests don’t want me slaving over the stove to feed them but this easy breakfast is so full of color and flavor that everyone is thrilled to enjoy this dish.  The peppery addition of the rocket really brings this dish to life.

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A great way to enjoy seasonal vegetables is to layer in a casserole.  All of the flavors make an amazing dish.  

Enjoy xo

Are you looking for a super easy, delicious appetizer that will make your guests to WOW!  Always keep a bag of frozen shrimp in your freezer.  You can also enjoy with pasta (spaghetti squash) to make it a meal.  

We make this appetizer all summer long at the lake and it's a big hit.

Enjoy

Shrimp is great because you can get it fresh or frozen (keep handy frozen) and it cooks up super fast. I love enjoying with orzo and vegetables for a quick family dinner.

You can sauté up any vegetables you have handy for this delicious dish.

Enjoy xo Cindy

This is a perfect make ahead meal for your weekly prepping.  This steak is great cold or make the farro salad ahead of time then grill your steak up!  

Enjoy this amazing dish!

xo Cindy

While at the farmers market we picked up a 4 pound leg of lamb roast.  I decided to add amazing flavors and cook low and slow for a perfect Sunday dinner.

Here is a conversion if you decided to prepare this recipe in your dutch oven.  

Go here ---> Conversion low cooker vs dutch oven

I served this dish with roasted red pepper risotto and roasted cauliflower.