Giuseppepaolo

As the days get cooler (and I use that term lightly here in Los Angeles) we tend to seek foods that are comforting and warm. Today's Sunday Supper is all about warming trends. With temps still in the upper 80's and 90's around here, I'm going to define "warming trends" as being warmed from the soul. Alfredo seems to do that for me. It took a while for it to dawn on me that my most favorite Italian dish is anything Alfredo. A nice warm plate of creamy Alfredo and pasta, with or without meat and vegetables just makes me happy. Add bacon to the mix and we have ourselves a whole new level of yum! That brings me to this lovely, super easy, one skillet, soul warming dish. Creamy Stove-Top Alfredo with Bacon and Green Beans #SundaySupper Inspired by Better Homes and Garden magazine "One-Pan Recipes" Printable Version 4 slices thick-sliced bacon, coarsely chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 8 oz pasta, uncooked (recommended: rigatoni, penne, rotini) 1 cup green ...

Whether you're gluten-free by choice or by necessity, I'm sure you're thankful for the progress GF products have made. Both in quality and versatility. There has never been a larger selection than there is today. Van's Simply Delicious has just widened that selection with a few more products added to their already delicious line-up. I'm talking about Van's Soft-Baked Whole Grain Granola Clusters and a variety of Van's Whole Grain Pastas Sides . And I'm here to tell you a little about them and how I used them. First...the Soft-Baked Granola.....omg...YUM! Like seriously. There are two varieties: Blueberry Walnut and Cranberry Almond. Both are equally delish and only lasted 2 days in my house. They're soft, chewy and crunchy with hints of cinnamon. I made a delicious Mixed Berry Parfait with with Blueberry Walnut granola. The next day the bag was empty. So I grabbed the unopened Cranberry Almond bag and took it to work (to guarantee that I'd get s...

This is one of those things that's so ridiculously easy and tastes so good! Minimal ingredients. Minimal time. Maximum yum. It can be a meal in itself or an appetizer. And...it's perfect for your Super Bowl party. How ever you choose to serve it, it's sure to please. I mean, who doesn't like crispy chicken? Who doesn't like Fettuccine Alfredo? And whooooo doesn't like garlic bread?! Cuz basically that's what this recipe is....a combination of those, wrapped into one. Crispy Chicken Alfredo Crostini  Makes about 9 depending on the size of the crostini 1 25 oz package of Tyson Fully Cooked Crispy Chicken Strips 2 cups Fettuccine Alfredo (I used a boxed version for convenience) 9 slices of a baguette, sliced on the diagonal 2 Garlic cloves, whole 1/2 cup diced tomatoes, plus more for garnish 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped, plus more for garnish Toast bread slices in the broiler, turning once,until golden brown. Rub one side of each piece of toast (aka crosti...

Happy International Bacon Day!  Bacon is definitely a food to be celebrated. The salty, smokey crispiness seems to satisfy many food cravings all at once. I cringe at the thought of a 1/2 lb burger but wouldn't notice if I noshed on a pound of bacon and realize how much I'd eaten until it was almost gone. Bacon has taken on a whole new level of popularity in the recent decade. Although it has been a popular and common breakfast food for centuries, it seems that bacon has gone a bit wild in the culinary scene. Not only has it flown from the breakfast plate to the dessert bar (and every meal in between)bacon seems to have found its way into the non-food venue as well. Bacon has been presented in a rustic manner most of it's life; a slab of meat that's cured and smoked then baked as is and eaten with our hands. We've also experienced it's recent fun side, dipped in chocolate, mixed with ice cream, etc. And even it's silly side, scented candles, air fresheners, ...

Happy National Garlic Day! Garlic is wonderful. It's included in most of my dishes. It's one of my favorite ingredients. I can't imagine cooking without it. It's often thought of as a spice, even though it's actually a vegetable. It's health benefits are note worthy: it boost your immune system, contain antioxidants, good for your heart, has anti-inflammatory properties, repels mosquitoes...and the list goes on. Not to mention....the flavor. Oh, the flavor!! In honor of one of the most popular vegetables, I am sharing an incredible dish with you that includes garlic that has been cooked 3 different ways....roasted, fried and sauteed. I'm also participating in a blog-wide GIVEAWAY with several other food bloggers who have some amazing garlic recipes (listed below) and we're giving away some fantastic garlic related goodies! Scroll down to participate. Meanwhile, enjoy this dish in celebration of garlic! Garlic Trifecta with Quinoa Pasta and Spinach Inspir...

Who doesn't love pesto? (If you're one of them...just don't tell me and we'll remain friends). Every summer, I have mounds of fresh basil from my herb garden that beg to be made into pesto. If you need a recipe, here's mine: Garlic and Basil Pesto I fill some jars for friends and myself, I then freeze some in ice cube trays (later place in freezer bags) and store it all in freezer, giving me a complete supply for the year.  Besides using it as the usual spread and enjoying it straight up with pasta...what are some ways you enjoy pesto? I decided to spice up my mac n cheese the other night. This idea was born at the grocery store as I was literally pacing the meat department, trying to spot something that would spark some interest with my taste buds. Italian sausage caught my eye....and a delicious dish was thus born. Pesto Mac N Cheese with Italian Sausage Printable Version 8 oz cooked pasta (you want to use something with ridges or holes. I used Riccioli) 8 oz crum...

I have a new found respect for pumpkin. And that's saying a lot for someone who doesn't really like pumpkin pie. I recently discovered a group of bloggers in my area who meet once a month. I have never met another food blogger, face to face. That I know of. (or that I can remember) Do you know how excited I was to attend my first meeting...and meet real live people who are just as obsessed with food and pictures and writing about it all, as I am? Oh man...I felt like I was going to my first ever party. Then I found out that everyone needed to bring a dish. Ok, that's cool. A pumpkin dish. Oh...that's....errrrr....challenging..... Then the nerves set it. What can I bring that will live up to whatever expectations other bloggers have? I certainly don't want to bring the same dish as someone else. I considered my Pumpkin Cheesecake but pushed it to the back of my mind for a bit. Then decided to experiment and see what my other options were. One of the many dishes that...

This is one of those dishes that kinda sounded odd to me. Intriguing...but I wasn't sure what to expect. I mean...this would require me to mess with an old favorite. After all, there is that saying...if it ain't broke, don't fix it. And people can be picky about their Mac 'N Cheese. I'm so glad I messed with it. Why would I even be thinking about doing this, you ask? Well...it all started when I received a jar of Uncle Gary's Gourmet Candied Jalapeno BBQ Sauce that I order from Uncle Gary's Peppers and Pepper Jelly The minute I got it, I had to do the spoon test. OMG...I was hooked instantly. This stuff is amazing! I'm really picky about BBQ sauce. Not that I'm an expert or anything...but I know what I like. It has the perfect sweet BBQ tang, hint of smoke and a little jalapeno after-burn. And the consistency is perfect ! (I can't stand runny BBQ sauce.) Of course I had it with dinner that night. In an amazing BBQ sammich.... that consisted of fo...