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Mediterranean Chicken

Mediterranean Chicken

Here’s a tasty, tangy and healthy meal for you. I used boneless chicken breasts to make this, but I’d also like to try it with boneless thighs for a little more flavor. This would go good with a rice dish or just serve with with 

Italian Sausage with Sauce & Pasta

Italian Sausage with Sauce & Pasta

This is a quick and easy dish to make for a family of 4. To make it even easier it can be done as a one dish meal in a large electric skillet.

Italian Marinara

Italian Marinara

Forget the Ragu – this sauce has a lot more flavor and is really easy to do. It takes some time, but for me that’s part of the fun. I’ve been making and fine tuning this one for years.

Baked Ziti

Baked Ziti

This was a new addition to my recipe list. I usually make a simple pasta with a meat sauce, and Sue will make a large lasagna now and then. Not that I haven’t eaten my share – Italian restaurants in Des Moines are famous for 

Alfredo Sauce

Alfredo Sauce

The rich, creamy indulgence of the ultimate white sauce. Alfredo gets it’s flavor from garlic and Parmesan which goes well with the richness of the half & half. This recipe makes the proper amount to go with a pound of uncooked pasta. While most commonly