The holiday season is officially here! And with it comes high hopes, anticipation, reminiscence, and even some hesitations. Some might even say trepidation. It’s been a rough year for many, to say the least. This year, instead of the holidays bringing up feelings of loss, I choose to remember my family through recipes, stories, and…
Celebrating Moms… (And What Not To Buy) Mother’s Day is a special occasion to honor and celebrate the love and dedication of mothers all around the world. It’s a day to express gratitude, love, and appreciation for all the sacrifices that mothers make in their daily lives. Honoring your mother on Mother’s Day can take…
As part of the Ricette della mia Famiglia recipe collection, my grandmother’s Sausage Dressing recipe is an absolute necessity. For the classic stuffing mix, feel free to use your favorite stuffing base like Pepperidge Farms or even Stove Top. The Italian Sausage and parmesan cheese give it a delicious boost! And while it is a…
I’m here to tell you, String Beans Au Gratin puts that string bean onion mushroom casserole thing to shame. Shame, I tell you! 😁 Is your family going to complain when they see you making the string beans differently (if they’re even in the kitchen while you’re cooking!)? Probably. Are they going to beg for…
November is Military Family Appreciation Month, and today is the United States Marine Corps birthday. There are approximately 1.3 million troops within the 5 branches of the United States Military, and at any given time, there are approximately 450,000 troops deployed overseas, stationed away from home and away from their families. Many of us take…
My dad was my everything. He passed away in 2015 from Lung Cancer. He gave me my love of horses, cornbread and milk, and of course, Pecan Pie. Every Thanksgiving and Christmas my dad had 1 Pecan pie all to himself. It was his absolute favorite. Don’t forget to visit my Ricette della mia Famiglia…
A properly cooked steak doesn’t need steak sauce. Ugh, ok, whatevs. For the 99% of the rest of us, this is a delicious Steak Sauce my Aunt used to make from scratch. You probably have most of the ingredients in your refrigerator right now. It’s cool, tangy, and has just the right amount of kick….
What else is there to say. Bread Pudding is the bomb. You can find so many variations of bread pudding, different sauces to top it with, different base flavors… the changes are endless. This is my family’s tried and true version of bread pudding. I have to admit though, I usually don’t add the raisins…
I’ve heard you either love ’em or hate ’em! Our family is a big fan of sweet potatoes. Whether it’s baked sweet potatoes, sweet potato fries, or sweet potato casserole, they’re definitely a fan favorite in our household. This is also a great balance to the tangy Grandma Angie’s Italian Stuffing we serve on Thanksgiving….
This one isn’t one of our Italian family recipes, but it was one of my favorites growing up. I now make it for my own children and they love it as much as I did. It is simple and fast and can be made after a long day at work with little effort. You’ve probably…
