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 […]
9 Best Places for Dessert in Colorado Springs

When you first arrive in Colorado Springs, the first things you’ll notice are the vibrant community, charming downtown, and awe-inspiring Pikes Peak. Colorado Springs, as a rapidly growing city, is known for a lot of incredible restaurants and interesting attractions. One of the best-kept secrets about the Springs, however, is their amazing dessert spots. Everything […]