Dinner

Moussaka

I love food. Food is my love language. I am always in the kitchen making new recipes, trying new recipes, recreating recipes, and loving every minute of it. My family helps me along the way as my taste testers. I think they love it as much as I do. lol. I do tons of research… Continue reading Moussaka

Dinner

Coq Au Vin

This traditional French Dish is so good. The red wine in this dish just makes this dish pop with flavor. Now, a lot of people shy away from making this dish because they think it is hard to make. I am here to tell you that it is not. Do not let this simple dish… Continue reading Coq Au Vin

Dinner · Lunch

Chicken Paillard

If you are looking for a light dish for dinner or lunch, then this is it. It is chicken that has been cut thin and cooked in olive oil and topped with a luscious lemon sauce. It is then placed over a bed of greens... so good. I love making this dish year round but… Continue reading Chicken Paillard

Dinner

Croque Monsieur

This is one of my favorite French-style street foods. It is super easy and very delicious. These few ingredients pack such a punch of flavor in a small little sandwich. The addition of bechamel sauce does not disappoint in this sandwich. I sometimes make it without the sauce and I miss it when I do.… Continue reading Croque Monsieur

Soups And Stews

Traditional French Onion Soup

I love soup and this one is no exception. It has onions that are slow-cooked to perfection and then cooked in a broth with a hint of delectable white wine. It is then topped with a toasty baguette and smothered with gruyere cheese... This soup may seem like it is strenuous to make but it… Continue reading Traditional French Onion Soup

Soups And Stews

Italian Chicken Soup

This recipe is easy to make and it is so full of flavor. There is just something about this soup that is so comforting to the soul. It is great to have in the fall or winter when it is cold or rainy. This soup is slowly simmered with vegetables and herbs to get the… Continue reading Italian Chicken Soup

Dinner

Tortellini Alla Panna

If you love pasta alfredo then you will fall in love with this dish. This is the original creamy dish that you know. However, this is not the alfredo you know from those pasta jars or restaurants. It is similar but it is not. If that makes sense. All will be revealed as we make… Continue reading Tortellini Alla Panna

Soups And Stews

Pasta e Fagioli

This soup is one of my absolute favorite Italian soups. It is effortless to make and the flavor is just... so delicious. It is just one of many perfect cold-weather meals. I did a ton of research and searched tons of recipes to find the most authentic style of Pasta e Fagioli I could put… Continue reading Pasta e Fagioli

Sauces And dips · Sides

Frijoles De Olla (Beans In A Pot) Recipe For Refried Beans

This is my take on refried beans. They are not hard to make but a bit time-consuming. I find it well worth the wait for good refried beans. This is a far cry from the canned stuff; it tastes 1000 times better. Although time-consuming it is effortless to make. Not many ingredients and if you… Continue reading Frijoles De Olla (Beans In A Pot) Recipe For Refried Beans

Desserts

Pumpkin Spice Donuts

We love making all the fall dinners and desserts during the fall and winter months. These Spiced donuts are always on our "To Make" list yearly. They are so soft and fluffy and the addition of the rum glaze on top just puts them over the top. I also add these to our dessert table… Continue reading Pumpkin Spice Donuts