I have some opinions about Italian subs. They’re not snobby opinions (I don’t think) but completely reasonable ones. Bear with me while I bestow upon you, my thoughts, feelings, and rules about the Italian sub. First of all, let’s just address the name real quick. While I call it a sub, you might call it a hoagie, hero, grinder, whatever. Read More

Okay, so it’s a little annoying of me to claim that this Tzatziki is “the best” BUT it really is the best! I don’t know if it’s the combination of the greek yogurt and the sour cream, or the addition of the fresh mint, but this Tzatziki sauce is always a hit and you need to make it like, yesterday. Read More

Have you ever had butternut squash and sausage together? Have you ever had butternut squash relish?! Prepare for your mind to be blown! Turns out, butternut squash relish is the perfect seasonal accompaniment to a tasty grilled sausage. You gotta try this! When I was thinking up this recipe, I was looking to create something fun to eat that screamed Read More

Flavorful chicken burgers with all the toppings that take only minutes to make? Sign me up! These Jalapeño Cheddar Chicken Burgers are perfect for an easy (and healthy!) backyard get together. I was so excited to be able to get a “first taste” package of al fresco‘s newest product line–chicken burgers! I have been a huge fan of al fresco Read More

Mini Green Chile Chicken Quesadillas are the perfect party food! These guys are super easy to assemble and then baked all together on a sheet pan. The perfect way to make quesadillas for a crowd! Pile them up with your favorite toppings and you’re set to watch the game—or The Bachelor—your call. I am kind of obsessed with quesadillas. Like, Read More

Chicken Enchilada Sliders are the perfect party food you never knew, you always needed! Although I don’t watch much football, I have to admit I do love the food that comes along with it. These sliders make the perfect game day food and, since they’ll be gobbled up in minutes, I decided to use a couple shortcuts so that the Read More

I love making this Mexican Shredded Chicken Dip for parties. Nobody has ever complained about having this dip around! (Except maybe when the bowl is empty.) I was going to say this is perfect for game day—and it is—but you know what else it’s perfect for? Binge watching real housewives. That’s right, sports, you don’t get to have all the Read More

Whether it’s a holiday or just a regular dinner with your family, Anitpasti is all you need to keep a group happy! I’ll show you how to assemble the perfect Antipasto Platter with Prosciutto di Parma. Antipasto (Antipasti is the plural) is the first course of an Italian meal or an appetizer—it literally translates to, “before the meal.” Growing up, Read More

These spicy shrimp and avocado bites get gobbled up in minutes every time I make them so you might want to double, triple, or quadruple the recipe!  Don’t say I didn’t warn you. I have been making these for years and am just finally getting around to posting the recipe because, well, I’m an idiot. No seriously, that’s the reason. Read More

When I think of foods from my childhood, two things come to mind. Pasta, because my dad is Italian and cooked it all the time, and crab. I grew up going to Virginia every summer to my family’s cabin where we would catch crabs, steam them and eat them on the porch. It’s still one of my most favorite meals! Read More