Before we get to the recipe for Creamy Stuffed Pasta Shells, I have a problem. I love cream cheese, and it seems that many people do not. I’ll never understand...
Pizza is now a classic American food, in spite of the fact that it originated in Italy. Everyone has a recipe for pizza, and there are countless variations. However, this...
I love making Spaghetti Carbonara; in fact, it’s my go-to recipe when I just don’t feel like cooking. The combination of egg, cream, and cheese is mixed with hot cooked...
The first time I made risotto was long before anyone in the Midwest could buy basmati rice. The grocery stores carried long grain white rice and brown rice and wild...
For Cinco de Mayo, all you need is Mexican Pizza. Period. As I was shooting this photo, I realized something strange about the Midwest. We cut our pizzas into squares,...
Chicken Parmesan is a classic Italian recipe made with chicken coated with bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese (natch), then sautéed and usually served with a red sauce. I omit the...
It’s cold and blustery outside, typical for a Midwestern winter So of course I am thinking of the most comforting and warming foods. One of the best – and cheapest –...
I first tasted this fabulous Salmon Bacon Sandwich at a restaurant in my home town. The combination of smooth and nutty salmon with super crisp and salty bacon and tangy...
Skillet meals are some of the easiest recipes for dinner. All you need is a skillet, a stovetop, and some simple ingredients to make a fabulous entree in a hurry....