Effortless Bento: 300 Box Lunch Recipes, edited by Shufu-no-Tomo, features a variety of make-ahead bento recipes for quick and easy lunch ideas. Highlights include Teriyaki Scallops, Ginger Pork, Bacon-Wrapped Shishito Peppers, Cinnamon Bananas, Sesame Miso Salmon, Roasted Sweet Potatoes, and Black Vinegar Fried Chicken Wings. I will also be sharing a recipe for Spaghetti Neapolitan…
Spaghetti Eis (German Spaghetti Ice Cream)
When I was younger, some of my favorite memories of Germany included the ice cream (particularly in the summer with nonexistent air conditioning). While I loved visiting the Eiscafés with their elaborate sundaes, the gelato truck that ran through our neighborhood on hot summer afternoons was also a highlight. The Italian owner of the truck always knew…
Secret Recipe Club: One Pot Spaghetti
Time for another Secret Recipe Club! For those who haven’t seen my previous Secret Recipe Club posts, this club includes a group of bloggers who are assigned a different blog each month and secretly make a recipe to post on their specified reveal day. I look forward to my assignment email every month and discovering new blogs….
Spaghetti Nests
I saw Giada make these adorable Spaghetti Nests on Food Network and it is such a great recipe for kids. Egg is a fairly recent addition to Evan’s vocabulary, but he definitely used it a lot while assembling the nests and counting the “eggs”. The flavor of the spaghetti is delicious too. I love the…
Spaghetti Pie
Casseroles and comfort foods are a favorite of Chad’s, especially on weeknights when he is in charge of dishes. Spaghetti Pie is a wonderful weeknight meal that fits right into the comfort food category. Spaghetti noodles are cooked, then pressed into the bottom of a pie pan (or skillet). They are covered with ricotta cheese,…
Spaghetti with Browned Butter and Mizithra
I still have never been to The Old Spaghetti Factory so I can’t vouch for the likeness, but Spaghetti with Browned Butter and Mizithra is another copycat (Creamy Pesto Salad Dressing is also featured at the restaurant). With only a few ingredients, it comes together quickly and makes a wonderful side dish (or small meal)….
Makaronia Me Kima (Greek Pasta with Meat Sauce)
Makaronia me Kima is a Greek meat sauce seasoned with cinnamon and other spices. It is served over a bed of pasta and topped with grated cheese, preferably Mizithra, but Kefalotyri, Pecorino, or Parmesan may also be used. It is thicker, includes more spices, and less vegetables than other bolognese-style sauces. Makaronia me Kima is…
Frittata Spinaci e Spaghetti al Limone (Spinach and Lemon Spaghetti Frittata)
My house has become overrun with lemons and it is starting to show in my cooking. Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette on Tuesday, Lemon Almond Crinkle Cookies tomorrow, and this Spinach and Lemon Spaghetti Frittata today! I love making frittatas during the week, because they are so easy to put together. This is a great way to…
Cincinnati Chili
I first tried Cincinnati Chili in a chili restaurant near Washington D.C. It seemed like it was created just for me. No beans (unless you order a five way), a little cocoa powder, cinnamon, and served over pasta! It also wasn’t overly spicy, just enough for flavor. I found a few recipes to try to…
Spiedini di Pollo Panati (Italian Breaded Chicken Skewers)
Spiedini di Pollo Panati are breaded chicken skewers from Italy. These dressed-up chicken nuggets are a great family-friendly meal. Evan loved the chicken, but had a hard time getting a good grip of them due to the smaller sized pieces (I served the chicken to him skewer-less to avoid injury). He is still working on…
