Category: Italian

Panera Mac and Cheese

A rich and creamy Mac and Cheese made from real Vermont White Cheddar and fine White American Cheese. Mike loves the Pasta Roni Shells and White Cheddar that comes in a box....

Macaroni Grill Rosemary Bread

The aromatic scent of Rosemary, combined with a nice rich bread texture creates a magnificent appetizer that goes great with olive oil and balsamic vinegar that pairs wonderfully with pasta. Pictured below with...

Pasta Al Forno

This is a simple dish that can easily be made on a weeknight without much effort.  It also happens to be vegetarian, so it’s a nice option for days when you don’t...

Mushroom and Ham Risotto

I love risotto.  It’s just so full of “creamy” delicious rice!  Some argue that is is hard to make and requires a lot of time and effort.  It definitely takes a lot...

Minestrone

Mike loves Minestrone soup. I don’t really understand it, but the fact that I don’t like beans may have something to do with that. Minestrone is actually pretty easy to make and...

Margherita Pizza

Mike’s favorite pizza restaurant is a place in Washington D.C. called Two Amy’s.  I have to admit, their pizza is amazing!  My favorite pizza there is the Margherita pizza, with buffalo mozzarella....

Spaghetti and Meatballs

I’ve always wanted to try to make my own meatballs. The ones in the package from Costco are OK, but I’ve never really liked them that much. The ones that I’ve had...

Bacon Avocado Pizza

I love the chicken club pizza from California Pizza Kitchen.  They use all the wonderful items in a chicken club sandwich as toppings for a pizza.  It’s genius.  It also really helps...