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Healthy Chicken Parmesan with Spaghetti Squash
My husband John is a big fan of chicken parmesan and orders it as a sandwich sometimes when we are in New York. The love for chicken...
kflynn80
Jan 25, 20213 min read
Biscotti Regina: Sicilian Sesame Cookies
I honestly think I teethed on these cookies, because that’s how long I have probably had them in my life. The name translates into the...
kflynn80
Jan 25, 20212 min read
Caroline’s Australian Banana Bread
I am obsessed with anything with banana and chocolate and this banana bread recipe from my dear friend Kelly’s daughter Caroline fits the...
kflynn80
Jan 20, 20212 min read
One Pot French Style Chicken
Throughout the period of the pandemic, I have routinely made dishes that are easy and can be made on sheet pans or in one pot for ease of...
kflynn80
Jan 18, 20212 min read
Brussel Sprouts with Bacon and Balsamic
This is seriously one of the easiest side dishes you can make and goes perfectly with any kind of meat or poultry dish. I’m not...
kflynn80
Jan 18, 20211 min read
Tiramisu
One of the most popular desserts with good reason is tiramisu, which in Italian means “pick me up.” With chocolate and coffee as two of...
kflynn80
Jan 17, 20212 min read
Haricots Verts with Herbs and Pine Nuts
There is something elegant about a French green bean. It just looks beautiful on a serving plate as all tend to be the same size. This is...
kflynn80
Jan 14, 20211 min read
Shrimp and Cauliflower Sauté
I am always looking for ways to create healthy dinners that don’t take a lot of time and aren’t too challenging to prepare. This one uses...
kflynn80
Jan 14, 20212 min read
Bucatini all'Amatriciana
This robust and delicious pasta dish is originally from the Lazio region not far from Rome in the town of Amatrice, an area that was...
kflynn80
Jan 11, 20212 min read
Greek Shrimp with Feta
This is a recipe that has been on rotation in our house for many years. It’s easy, healthy and delicious. What more could you ask for in...
kflynn80
Dec 18, 20202 min read
Lasagna
When my mom made lasagna, I was always a very happy camper and my kids are no different. My son Ryan says it is one of his top two...
kflynn80
Dec 16, 20203 min read
Pistachio and Chocolate Chip Biscotti
Biscotti are pretty much the easiest cookie I think anyone can make. They are twice baked and that makes them crisp and perfect for...
kflynn80
Dec 14, 20202 min read
Scones
One of the first things I ever learned how to make was a true scone, made out of my mom’s notes from a recipe she gleaned from the U.S....
kflynn80
Dec 4, 20202 min read
Sicilian Pizza
We grew up with square style Sicilian pizzas that my mom made on cookie sheets and I always remember thinking it tasted like heaven,...
kflynn80
Nov 6, 20202 min read
Maryland Crab Cakes
What kind of native born Marylander would I be if I didn't include a recipe for crab cakes? The real secret to making a great crab cake...
kflynn80
Oct 30, 20202 min read
Sausage and Rapini over Polenta
This is Winter comfort food at its absolute best. Soft polenta serves as a base for the delicious combination of braised rapini and...
kflynn80
Oct 23, 20202 min read
Seared Scallops with Corn and Chorizo
I love chorizo in basically anything and this is a simple summer recipe that everyone enjoys! Make sure you use a cast iron pan and get...
kflynn80
Oct 23, 20202 min read
Summer Melon Salad
This is an easy Summer salad that combines a number of things I love - salty and sweet components including crisped prosciutto,...
kflynn80
Jul 6, 20201 min read
Pistachio Pesto (Sicilian)
My mom is not a fan of pesto, so this was not something we ate when I was growing up. However, she loved pistachios and those were around...
kflynn80
Jul 6, 20201 min read
Caponata
This is probably one of the most famous dishes from Sicily. For as long as I can remember, my mom had this on the table for parties as an...
kflynn80
Jul 2, 20202 min read
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