If you're searching for some comfort food recipes, or are having one of those days where, it's cloudy, and gloomy, or it's been raining, and cold outside, look no further! I've got the perfect weeknight meal for you! Here's one of my favorites, and a longtime family recipe for I call The Ultimate Tuna Casserole! An easy recipe for your weeknight meals, that features canned tuna! This is the perfect go to recipe, especially if you're in a pinch! Here's what you'll need:                                                                   For The Biscuits: 2 Cups All-Purpose Flour 1 Tbsp Baking Powder 1 Tsp Salt 1 Tsp Sugar 1 Stick Cold Unsalted Butter 3/4 Cu...

  Here's an easy Pesto Sauce Recipe for all you Italian food lovers! Pesto Sauce is so versatile, you can spread it on your favorite type of bread, and serve it as an appetizer, (with, or without Parmesan cheese)or make it ahead of time, and add it as a finishing touch to any pasta dish! It also pairs well with chicken. It serves as a great vegan option too(just omit the Parmesan cheese). Pesto Sauce is one of my favorite all-time recipes, and I'm going to share it with you! Now, let's get started! For this recipe, you'll need:                                                   1 Bunch Fresh Basil(I used a Purple Basil variety)                    ...

Okay, so you've been one of my subscribers for months, now, and you feel as though, I haven't really given you anything you can call extraordinary? Well, here's something I've had up my sleeve since the mid 90's! It's a dish that's close to my gut, as well as my heart! Yup, you guessed it! It's Garlic Shrimp with Parmesan Rice! No, this isn't your classic creamy Parmesan rice recipe! It's a drier version, that doesn't eat like Risotto, or anything close to that! Check it out! For this recipe, you'll need:                                                          Large Shrimp(Peeled & devained)                   ...

This is a recipe that's very simple to make, using basic ingredients, but you'll feel like you're in Rome. You know the saying:"When in Rome, do as the Romans do?" Well, with Cacio e Pepe, you'll be doing just that! This is an ancient Roman dish, that has withstood the test of time immemorial. It has made its way into modern times, as a staple in Italian cooking! From the hustle and, bustle of busy streets in Rome, to various cities across America, you'll find Cacio e Pepe anywhere, that's if you know just where to look! I'm going to break it down for you into basic components, using a more hands on, do it yourself approach, as I do in all my recipes. Here's what you'll need:                                                    ...

   Although, there is a bit of history behind this recipe, the origin is shrouded in mystery.  Several folk theories exist as to the origin of this sauce. While one version states that, cooks aboard Neapolitan ships returning from North America invented marinara sauce in the mid-16th century after the Spanish, introduced the tomato to Europe.   Have you ever wanted to make Marinara Sauce from scratch? Are you tired of the same ol' Pasta Sauces? Stop buying canned pasta sauce! No more pasta sauce from the jar. Not with this recipe. That's right! It's very easy to make, and your family meals will never be the same! Well, at least not when serving your favorite pastas. It all starts with a can of tomatoes. Here's what you'll need:                                        ...

   Are you ready for another authentic Italian recipe that's based around pasta, and of course, bacon? Did someone say:"bacon?" Yep! You guessed it! This isn't just any bacon. This recipe uses Pancetta, and the difference between Pancetta and, bacon is that Pancetta isn't smoked like bacon is! This dish was inspired by Penne, but I decided to put my twist on it, and used Trottole instead. I really like this pasta shape, since it has more room to hold sauce and, it makes for an even tastier flavor experience! For this recipe, you'll need:                                             1 pck Trottole Pasta                           ...

   Here's another tasty recipe inspired by French Cuisine, called: "Steak Frites." It takes the classic Steak & Fries dish to another level! You can consider this a techniques video as well, where I teach you the precise way to grill a steak. There are a few shortcuts to this meal, so it'll fit into your busy schedule, and serve as a great addition to your weeknight meals. If you have steak lovers in the family, they'll surely enjoy this one! Let's get started! For this recipe, you'll need:                                                                    Beef Tenderloin            ...

   Are you looking for the ultimate chicken and, mushroom recipe? Have you gotten to the point where, you're sick and, tired of eating the same ol' chicken dishes? Here's the best chicken thighs recipe that's really tasty, and simple to make. I'm going to show you just how to get the perfectly golden chicken, while keeping it moist, tender, and juicy on the inside. Here's what you'll need:                                                                                    Chicken Thighs (cleaned, rinsed, and dried)                                                                     ...

   Have you been searching for the easiest, cheesiest Macaroni and Cheese recipe? Well, you're in luck! Here's what you've been waiting for.  Whether you're looking for a creamy mac and cheese or, a baked mac and cheese recipe, this recipe has got to be the simplest, cheesiest mac and cheese on the planet! Here's what you'll need:                                                               2 cups Elbow Macaroni                                            ...

Do you remember your time during Elementary School? Are you the type that gets nostalgic over those days? Are you always finding yourself trying to recapture those great memories? Have you ever wondered how they used to serve that familiar tasting Pizza? If you answered "yes," to any of those questions, then do I have the thing for you! This is a special recipe for making Pizza, that will leave you craving more. It's basically, the adult version of School Cafeteria Pizza, or Lunchroom Pizza. Some may even call it:"Schoolyard Pizza," which is what I called it.  The recipe itself, is very simple, and easy to make. It only requires the proper timing of when exactly to add in the respective ingredients. You may think of this as a two-fold recipe. The dough making process, as part one, as well as the full assembly of the pizzas themselves. That's part two!    For the dough you'll need:               ...

    Do you like noodles? Have you always thought of Chinese food, as your "go to," option for delicious weeknight meals? If you're anything like me, you've always wanted to learn how to make Chicken Lo Mein the real way. Making noodles from scratch, is a very labor intensive process, however, here's a quick shortcut! Are you ready? Here's what you'll need:                                        1 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast                                        1 pckg Chinese Noodles (I used a packet of fresh House Noodles)           ...

   Can Chicken really become annoyed? Well, Italians sure think so! Piccata is an Italian word, the feminine form of the word piccato , meaning “annoyed."  It is a translation of the French piqué , participle of piquer . When used in reference to a way of preparing food, particularly meat or fish, it means “sliced, sautéed, and served in a sauce containing lemon, butter and spices."    In this respect, I think the annoyance comes from the garlic, and pepper in this dish! Nonetheless, this is a very tasty dish, that's extremely easy to make. The hardest part involves being attentive enough to keep an eye on things, because all the elements involved in putting this dish together, cook really fast. Here's what you'll need:                                        ...