La Madeleine Balsamic Chicken Recipe – With a Twist!

If you’ve ever been to La Madeleine and eaten off of their full menu, you know just how good that Balsamic Chicken is. It’s seriously so delicious, and one of the best menu offerings the French bakery has. There’s nothing like juicy, balsamic-marinated chicken thighs, seasoned with salt and pepper. I make it almost every […]
How to Freeze Soffritto for Use in Future Meals

Are you wondering if you can freeze soffritto? The answer is yes, and here’s how! I love cooking, but some weeknights I can barely find the time. When you’re strapped for time or just feeling exhausted, having little things prepped for your meals makes a big difference. I always like to have a few essentials […]
Tomato Basil Pasta: Easy Cheesecake Factory Copycat

The Cheesecake Factory is a popular choice for a relaxing dinner, but what if you could make your favorite dish at home and make it even better? The tomato basil penne at Cheesecake Factory is a beloved classic dish. It is made with three amazing Italian ingredients, after all. How could you not love a […]
Grandma’s Pasta e Fagioli | Italian Soup Recipe

If you’re Italian American like me, I guarantee you’ve grown up eating multiple kinds of pasta e fagioli recipes. Pasta e fagioli, or “pasta fazool” as some Americans call it, is a simple Italian dish made with pasta and beans. The traditional pasta based soup translates directly to “pasta and beans.” But depending on what […]
Chicken Piccata | Better Than Cheesecake Factory

Did anyone else think that Cheesecake Factory was the epitome of fine dining growing up? I know I did. I went there every single year on my birthday, because to me, it had a Michelin star. To be honest, that mid 2000s Tuscan style of decor must’ve had a chokehold on me. And what kid […]