European, Main dish Recetas

Patties "Winter" from home pate and potato

This is my first fried pies. The dough for these tender patties and air, not so heavy like donuts. When winter…

Eggs in Purgatory

This recipe by Cucina e Dintorni teaches you how to make a delicious but simple dish of eggs simmered in a pepper and onion sauce.

Braised Beef & Tortellini with Marsala Wine Sauce

I had this same meal at Olive Garden and had to come home and find a similiar recipe- I found a recipe that was…

Lobster Pasta with Herb Cream Sauce (Pasta con Astice in Crema di Erbe)

Fresh Basil Pesto

Delicious and healthy basil pesto that will make your stomach smile!

Broccoli Rabe with Tomatoes, Anchovies & Spaghetti!!

What a nice Friday night dinner! Enjoy with Lots and Lots of Love, Ciao Bella!! Catherine xo

Ribeye Steaks Bordelaise

When you're in the mood for grilled steak, but want to dress it up a little and serve it with a wonderful bottle of Cabernet or Bordeaux, this is a…

CAKE WITH RICOTTA AND SPINACH IN PUFF PASTRY

I always do for my kids to eat vegetables to make them happy is a traditional dish, but every now and then add…

Elegant Shrimp Scampi Pasta Lightened Up

For a romantic dinner, try this superb shrimp, sauteed in a buttery, garlic and lemon wine sauce. It doesn’t…

Stuffed Baked Tomatoes with Meatball and Provolone

An amazing burst of flavors, tomato baked with Italian meatball filling slathered with provolone cheese on top.…

Quick & Easy Beef Stroganoff

Start with canned beef round roast (or leftover roast beef) and pre-sliced mushrooms or canned, and the prep time for this classic entree is cut in…

Chicken Francaise

This is one of my all time faves, but I don't cook it a lot because I gain 3 pounds just thinking about making it. It is SOOO good though, I allow…

Light "Golubcy" with turkey

A light version of a very traditional Russian dish.

Pasta with Eggplant, Tomato, and Red Chili Pepper

This is a great recipe that I have adapted from the awesome Marcella Hazan. Everyone loves it (even if you…

Baccalà alla vicentina

Baccalà, or dried salt cod, is a favorite meal around our house, even if it only appears occasionally on the dinner table. One of the most delicious…