Author: Sarah

  • Classic Stuffed Shells

    Ingredients: For the Sauce 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, finely diced 6 cloves garlic, minced 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (tiny pinch!) 1/3 cup red wine (optional) 2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes 1/2 teaspoon salt, add more to taste 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, add more to taste 2 teaspoons granulated…

  • creamy garlic mushrooms & bacon

    INGREDIENTS 8 ounces (250 g) bacon, cut into strips 2 tablespoons butter 26 ounces (750 g) brown mushrooms, washed (pat dry with paper towel) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/4 cup dry white wine (or chicken broth/stock) 6 cloves garlic finely chopped 1 1/2 cups (400 ml) heavy cream, (thickened cream or evaporated milk) 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley 1 teaspoon fresh chopped thyme Salt and pepper to season 1/2 cup fresh shredded or grated mozzarella 1/4 cup fresh shredded or grated parmesan…

  • SICILIAN CHICKEN SOUP

    Ingredients : 3-4 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 large yellow onion, diced finely 4 stalks celery, diced finely 2 medium carrots, diced finely 2 red bell peppers, chopped 2 large white potatoes, skin removed and diced 1 can diced tomatoes 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp. sea salt 1…

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    New York Cheesecake

    New York Cheesecake (Creamy, Classic, and Totally Worth It) There’s something about a true New York Cheesecake that feels… a little fancy, but also deeply comforting. It’s rich without being over-the-top, dense but still silky, and somehow manages to make an ordinary evening feel like a celebration. Now, I know what you might be thinking—cheesecake…

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    Creamy Potato Soup

    Creamy Potato Soup (The Cozy Bowl Everyone Comes Back For) There’s something about a pot of creamy potato soup simmering on the stove that just… settles the house. It smells warm, familiar, a little nostalgic. Like the kind of meal you didn’t realize you needed until the first spoonful. And let’s be honest—this is one…