Baked Penne with Five Cheeses

Baked Penne with Five Cheeses

This Baked Penne with Five Cheeses is adapted from a recipe in Ina Garten’s amazing cookbook, Barefoot Contessa’s Family Style. First of all, I highly recommend this cookbook to anyone wanting to cook delicious food. I own many cookbooks but this one has gotten the 

The Fluffiest Potato Gnocchi

The Fluffiest Potato Gnocchi

You haven’t really tasted gnocchi until you’ve had this Fluffiest Potato Gnocchi. At least that was what I was told when I went to dinner at my good friend Monica’s house. Monica and her husband Robert are the most gracious and entertaining hosts and both 

Italian Lemon Chicken Soup

Italian Lemon Chicken Soup

Tangy and light, this Italian Lemon Chicken Soup is perfect all year round! This is a dish that everyone in my family loves, and a primary one that I take to loved ones that aren’t feeling well. It is equal parts healthy and comfort food! 

Penne with Spicy Vodka Sauce

Penne with Spicy Vodka Sauce

This penne is drenched in a creamy spicy vodka sauce that has a secret ingredient in it: jarred pesto! Inspired by a recipe from the Half Baked Harvest blog, this pasta dish is amazing and so easy to throw together in about 30 minutes, using