After a long day at work, I was craving something quick, light, and refreshing—this cold noodle dish hit the spot. Perfect for summer, it comes together easily with grilled chicken, chilled noodles, and a ginger sesame dressing (store-bought for convenience, but feel free to use …
If you’ve ever dined at the Cheesecake Factory, you might know the allure of their creamy, savory, and rich Madeira Chicken Pasta or ‘Pasta Da Vinci’. This copycat recipe is designed to bring that restaurant experience straight to your kitchen! Each element of this dish—from …
When I lived in Northern Virginia, one of my favorite places to eat was Sweetwater Tavern. I loved just about everything I ever ordered there and have missed it dearly over the years. This dish (or something very similar) was only available on their lunch …
My husband loves any dish with shrimp, but this one is among his favorites. It took me a few tries to perfect it, but he never complained. Even when an excessive amount of lemon overpowered all the other ingredients on my first failed attempt, he …
If you haven’t guessed by now, I have a special love for pasta dishes. There’s something about the endless possibilities that keeps me coming back. I created this particular dish to satisfy my husband’s two favorites: shrimp and Creole cooking. It’s a match made in …
When we’re lucky enough to dine at Maggiano’s, there’s always one go-to dish that my family loves. We never leave without ordering it. You guessed it—it’s Rigatoni D. I have to admit, I’ve been working on recreating this recipe for years (and years). According to …
Baked ziti has got to be one of the best home-style dishes out there, and it definitely shouldn’t be reserved just for Sunday dinner. Letting a store-bought sauce simmer with Italian sausage will give you a rich, flavorful sauce that tastes like you spent hours …
Mom is famous for her spaghetti and meatballs. While she may have made it on other days, I always associate this dish with Sundays. I have such fond memories of sitting in church, knowing that a comforting plate of spaghetti and meatballs was waiting for …
