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Parmesan Chicken with Sautéed Green Beans & Tomato/Mozzarella Salad
I was on deck for dinner last night so I decided to prepare one of Ditalini’s favorites: Parmesan chicken. Sautéed green beans and tomato/mozzarella salad seemed like they would go well with the chicken, and you know what? They did.…
Ditalini’s Lasagne Rolls
This is Ditalini’s adaptation of a Giada De Laurentiis Food Channel recipe. The original recipe called for mixing chopped prosciutto in with the ricotta/spinach mixture, but since Ditalini uses Italian meat sauce rather than meatless marinara sauce, she skips the…
Leftover Polenta
We invited friends over for dinner last night, so I spent the afternoon preparing Italian meat sauce and polenta. Ditalini made a salad and one of our guests brought a chocolate cake for desert. It ws a great evening, and…
Crouton’s Chicken & Shrimp Fettuccini Alfredo
I took a package of chicken breasts out of the freezer this morning but didn’t decide what to do with them until the afternoon. I knew there were a few shrimp in the freezer, so I decided on this and…
Onion & Anchovy Pasta
This is based on a recipe from Bon Appetit that Ditalini and I both like, modified to our taste (less butter, oil, and onion; more anchovy).
Italian Family Barbecue
We were having company Sunday. I wanted to barbecue, but Ditalini wanted Italian food. So we compromised by having an Italian barbecue. Here’s the menu: Grilled Artichokes We prepped the artichokes a couple of hours before the party by cutting the spiny…
Crouton’s Pasta Salad with Tomatoes & Mozzarella
Notes This salad can be eaten right away, slightly warm from the freshly-cooked pasta, or refrigerated and served cold. If more is needed, simply increase the ingredients, but be careful not to overdo the spices.