Zuppa Tuscana

I love this soup!  On a cold winter day (like today) when my nose feels perpetually cold, there is nothing better than to sit down and warm up with this soup.  (I think I have dinner planned for tomorrow!)  It is similar to the one at the Olive Garden restaurant.  I don't use kale in my soup, (though that is in the original recipe) because it upset my stomach.  I use chopped spinach instead (frozen is fine, but make sure all the water has drained from it). 

Italian Pasta

This is an all-in-one skillet dish.  The Italian flavors blend so well together.  I came up with this recipe nearly ten years ago. I used what I had available.  Needless to say, it has changed a bit over the years, and mostly to accommodate what I had on hand.  I love dishes that work like that.  Have fun with it, and make it your own.  

 

Kielbasa and Cabbage

I found this recipe on All Recipes (allrecipes.com: kielbasa and cabbage) and I modified it to fit my needs.  Let me just say, this is comfort food heaven! Every time I make this dish, I think "It can't really be that simple. Am I forgetting something?" But it has turned out every single time. I have made it with chopped potatoes (slightly "baked" first in the microwave) and shredded carrots, and it's always delicious! My favorite is definitely served on top of hot buttered egg noodles. Pictures to come.