Toddler approved: Stuffed shells

Miss A has an affinity for all things Italian, like last week's chicken "parm." When I was little, my mom used to make these stuffed shells. My sister and I remember them fondly* and I thought Miss A would like them as well. We were right. She loved the stuffed shells. They're easy enough for … Continue reading Toddler approved: Stuffed shells

Penne with garden Fresh Tomatoes and Basil plus Mozzarella

Our garden seems to choose every year what it will do well and what it won't. One year, it was zucchini. Another year, basil. This year seems to be tomatoes. So with the overabundance of tomatoes and a few small basil leaves, we wanted to make something that would be quick and easy and not … Continue reading Penne with garden Fresh Tomatoes and Basil plus Mozzarella

Best summer garden snack or amuse bouche

We had some leftover mozzarella from making pizza and decided to make these as an amuse bouche, since we didn't have any bread for the original. I could have eaten only these for dinner! Best summer garden snack or amuse bouche in Good mozzarella cheese (we find out favorite kindthe deli cheese case at our … Continue reading Best summer garden snack or amuse bouche

Perfected Pizza Margherita and Homemade Imos

We finally perfected our homemade pizza recipe! J has recreated his favorite Imos pizza. While the pizza Margherita I so loved from Florence is completely out of reach, this version is close enough I don't mind. Buon appetito! Margherita Ingredients: pizza dough (store brand thick or thin is up to you) Olive oil garlic, minced … Continue reading Perfected Pizza Margherita and Homemade Imos