Hey all! Hope you guys had a great weekend! As you may know, I’ve been so busy moving into our new home but I have to say it is looking amazing! Today I’m sharing with you the very first dish I cooked in my new kitchen and boy is it delicious! As a thank you to our family that helped up lift endless boxes and furniture we had everyone over for dinner. I made a super simple but hugely delicious appetizer, Meatball Parm Skewers! These bite sized meatball part skewers are such a simple twist on a classic Italian dish and with the help of RAGÚ® Homestyle sauces, this recipe is really easy to throw together. Plus I’ve got a great giveaway going on so be sure to scroll on down to it! …
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Watermelon Mozzarella Salad
This Watermelon Mozzarella Salad is so easy I almost feel silly even sharing it BUT its delicious and so perfect for summer parties! There are just 2, YES TWO ingredients but the flavor is fantastic! Its a perfect combo of sweet and savory- a play on the pairing of fruit & cheese. A refreshing salad on a hot summer day and would be just perfect for 4th of July! …
Tortellini Caprese Skewers
Summer BBQ planning? You have got to give these a try! These Tortellini Caprese Skewers are just 3 simple ingredients and so full of flavor! You can make these ahead of time and they will surely be a hit with friends and family. When I think of Summer, caprese salad is one of my favorite dishes to make. We are so lucky to have incredible Jersey tomatoes that are just so incredibly sweet. These are perfection! …
Eggplant Rollatini
There are certain Italian classics that I just adore and Eggplant Rollatini is certainly one of them! Sure this isn’t one of those throw together quickly type of meals but I promise it is worth the time. These types of dishes are just perfect for a special Sunday dinner. I served this eggplant along with linguini and Cheesy Garlic Bread and so enjoyed every bite! Oh and trust me, this is going to be a million times better then anything you order from your favorite restaurant. …
Peach Caprese Salad
Simplicity at its best- fresh ingredients and incredible flavors. we really are so lucky to have some amazing specialty stores and small local farms where we can find some great seasonal and homemade items. This Peach Caprese Salad is a perfect summer treat! This salad is what Summer is all about; simple and fresh….
Caprese Salad with Basil Oil
Caprese Salad with Basil Oil just screams Summer to me. Its simple and especially wonderful when you can get local grown produce. Like I’ve mentioned before, I love my garden and while I don’t yet have tomatoes ready to pick, I do have lots of basil! Fresh picked basil is a beautiful thing, and yes I give those pretty leaves a sniff every time I pick some. …
Italian Sub with Soppressata, Mozzarella, Roasted Peppers, Arugula & Olive Spread
Not sure what it was but today after running today I was craving a good Italian Sub! I don’t do big sandwiches very often but when I do have one, it has got to be a good one packed with incredible flavor. This Italian Sub with Soppressata, Mozzarella, Roasted Peppers, Arugula & Olive Spread was perfect and totally hit the spot!!! …
Avocado, Tomato & Mozzarella Grilled Cheese
Hope you all have a wonderful day planned and enjoy the official summer kick off weekend! I’ve got a super simple meal for you this Memorial Day Monday. Threw this Avocado, Tomato & Mozzarella Grilled Cheese together for lunch one day last week. Its quick, easy and so yummy! I have a slight obsession with avocados and I’m pretty sure I eat way too many weeks but I could do worse! This is a simple grilled cheese using a multi grain english muffin, juicy tomatoes, wonderful fresh mozzarella and creamy avocados.
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Meatless Monday :: Eggplant Parmigiana

This weeks Meatless Monday happens to be one of my very favorite Italian classics, Eggplant Parmigiana!!! Whats not to love, perfectly fried eggplant, creamy fresh mozzarella and wonderful tomato sauce! This dish is a very simple layered dish but the trick is really in the eggplant. The eggplant is the star and requires the most time. Once the eggplant is ready its just a matter of layering all the fabulous ingredients and baking away until golden and bubbly hot!!!
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