Italian Bread Soup with Veggies and Lentils

I had some leftover buttermilk biscuits in my fridge that had gotten stale, so I put them to good use by making an Italian bread soup with a variety of vegetables and lentils.

The soup also has two eggs in it which, along with the chicken broth, adds a wonderful flavor.

It makes for a comforting, soothing … [read more]

Bruschetta Made from Stale Bread and Leftovers in My Fridge

I made bruschetta this morning for breakfast.

They were made from some leftovers in my fridge and some stale biscuits. Here’s a picture of the biscuits I made right after I pulled them out of the oven a few days ago.

It’s easy to do. I just cut the biscuits in half and baked them some more … [read more]

How to Make Your Own Pasta Sauce From Scratch

Making your own pasta sauce from scratch is really easy to do…just takes a little time. It’s well worth the time though because the sauce tastes divine…way better than what you buy in the store. The sauce that Kemal made from scratch tastes richer and has so much more flavor. Wish you grab a spoon … [read more]

Polenta Skewers with Prosciutto

I picked up this wonderful book at the used book store yesterday called “Simply Pasta and Italian” by Parragon Publishing. It has so many wonderful recipes in it, and I’m thrilled with the book!

The first recipe that I just had to try were these cute little prosciutto-wrapped polenta kabobs. Being a huge fan of both … [read more]

Marinated Feta Cheese and Peppadew Sweet Piquante Peppers

Make some for yourself. Make some for friends and family as gifts. They’re quick and easy to make and they taste divine!

Spread some on freshly made bread or crackers for breakfast, and when you’re done, use the olive oil to make a homemade salad dressing.

How much feta cheese, peppers, olive oil, and herbs … [read more]

Insalata Caprese (Tomato, Cheese, and Basil Salad)

How I would love to visit Italy’s Island of Capri, but for now, I’ll have to settle for enjoying their cuisine. This simple salad is refreshing on a warm day and the perfect accompaniment to any meal. It’s also simple and quick, taking only minutes to prepare. Normally this salad is prepared with mozzarella cheese, … [read more]