Mother's Day 2026

 

Like always,

Mother's Day was wonderful this year.

I like to keep it simple

and more about spending quality time.

Not me, 

Spending alone time.

My boys surprised me with Cards.

We had an amazing dinner at home.

These steaks crostini was so good!

I requested a seafood pasta.

We haven't made in a while so 

I figure it would be the best time to make some.

It was such a lovely weekend!!

I hope you all had a good one.

xo

Homemade Lasagna

 

I don't think I ever got a chance to share this recipe with you guys, 

But this has got to be one of the best Lasagna I've ever had.

We make it more than I can count.

It's definitely a process but its worth it.

My Non alcoholic drink with Dinner!

Found this in a grocery in France,

So good!

Appetizer ideas for you for Lasagna.

I love them all!

Let me know what you guys think!!

LASAGNA

Ingredients  

• Lasagna noodles
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
• 3 garlic cloves ( minced )
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 cups whole milk
• 1½ teaspoons kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1½ cups shredded parmesan cheese(divided)
• 10 ounces frozen spinach thawed
• 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese(divided)
• 15 ounces ricotta cheese
• 1 large egg
• 3 cups cooked ground beef,  (seasoned with your favorite seasoning)

Directions

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    • Preheat the oven to 350℉. Spray a 9x13 casserole pan with nonstick spray. Set aside. 
    • Cook the lasagna noodles according to the package directions. When done, lay the noodles in a single layer on a plate, parchment paper, or wax paper so they can cool and so they won't stick together. 

      
      
    • In a small pot, over medium heat, melt the butter and garlic. Once the butter is melted whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute, while stirring constantly. 
      
      
    • Slowly whisk in the milk and stir everything together to combine. Allow the sauce to cook until the sauce thickens. This takes about 4-5 minutes.
      
      
    • garlic powder, and 1 cup of the parmesan cheese. Turn the heat down to low and let the sauce simmer while you prepare the spinach. 
      
      
    • Place the thawed frozen spinach onto a few sheets of paper towels, and squeeze out any excess liquid. Stir the spinach into the sauce and take the pot off the heat. 
      
      
    • In a mixing bowl, stir together 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, and egg. 
      
      
      
      Assemble the LASAGNA
      -  Spread 1 cup of the white sauce into the bottom of the casserole pan.- Add 3 sheets of lasagna noodles on top of the white sauce.- Spread 1/3 of the ricotta mixture over top the noodles.-Layer 1/3 of the cooked ground beef over top the ricotta cheese.-Spread 1 cup of white sauce over the chicken.-Repeat those steps 2 more times. On the last layer, top the ground beef mixture with the remaining lasagna noodles and spread the remaining sauce over the top-Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup parmesan cheese and remaining 2 cups mozzarella cheese over top the final white sauce layer.-Bake for 45 minutes. When done, turn the oven to broil and broil the lasagna for 1-2 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
      
      
      
      

IT was so creamy,

So good!

Enjoy!

xo

Chicken Tetrazzini

 

I love a good meaty creamy pasta,

I don't think I can count how many times we

made this before.

I have been craving it more than I should.

Very easy to make too!

Let me know what you think!!

Ingredients

• 10 ounce can cream of chicken soup
• 10 ounce can cream of mushroom soup
• 2 cups sour cream
• 1/2 cup butter , melted
• 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 cup frozen peas
• 1 pound seasoned cooked chicken , chopped or shredded
• 1 pound thin spaghetti , cooked al dente
• 1 & 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• Fresh chopped parsley , for garnish

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray, set aside.
• In large bowl whisk together both soups, sour cream, butter, chicken broth, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until combined.
• Stir in the peas, chicken, and spaghetti; toss to combine until fully coated.
• Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle with the cheeses.
• Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes, then remove foil and continue baking for another 15 minutes until cheese is melted and casserole is hot throughout.
• Remove from oven and sprinkle with parsley. Let stand 5-10 minutes.
• Serve and enjoy!

Perfect meal for a perfect night!

It was so good!

xo

Alfredo Pasta with Burrata

 

I have been craving a good pasta with Burrata.

I wanted something simple so I made this one.

with my favorite Alfredo sauce and prosciutto.

My favorite sauce recipe:

( Fettuccine Alfredo )

So soo good.

Enjoy!!

xo

Seafood Pasta

 

We made it again!

My all time favorite Seafood Pasta!

Italy never left in me. 

We have to make it from time to time 

to get my fix!!

We also made few amazing appetizers!

Before that,

Look at this amazing champagne flute!!

Love it!

"Save water

Drink Champagne!!"

We finally made this Appetizer that I've seen so much

and I got to curious how to make it!

They call it Pigshots

It's actually not as hard as it seems like!!

Ingredients

• 12 ounces smoked sausage kielbasa used, any smoked works
• 8 ounces softened cream cheese
• 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded (divided)
• 1/4 cup pickled jalapenos minced
• 1 tablespoon jalapeno brine juice from the jar
• 2 teaspoon dry bbq rub seasoning your favorite/any kind
• 1 pound thick cut bacon
• Red sweet peppers for garnish

Instructions

• Slice sausage into 20 1″ pieces. Cut bacon strips in half and and set both aside.
• In a medium bowl blend the softened cream cheese, 3/4 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese, minced jalapeno, jalapeno brine and bbq seasoning.
• Transfer the cream cheese mixture to a piping bag or sandwich baggie.
• Wrap a bacon slice around a piece of sausage forming a cup for the cream cheese filling.
• Secure with a toothpick (use 2 if necessary) then transfer to a baking sheet or large plate. Repeat until all the pig shots are formed.
• Snip a small corner of the piping bag then fill the sausage cups with the cream cheese filling.
• Divide the remaining 1/4 cup of shredded cheese over the top then give them all a light sprinkle of the bbq seasoning.
• Preheat the oven to 375°.
• Transfer the pig shots into a pan leaving a little space between them (don't overcrowd - work in batches if necessary). Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the bacon is crisp and the cheese on top is golden brown.
• Remove from the oven, cool slightly then serve. Garnish with sliced peppers and parsley/cilantro.
  
  
  It was sooo good!!
  
  Enjoy!!
  
  

  

  
  

  We also made this amazing Baked Brie.

  I just realized how much I love Baked Brie!

  
  

  Adding a few things to it makes it really good.

  So so easy to make!

  
  

  All you have to do is cross the top with a knife

  Mix some melted butter and garlic together

  Pour over Brie

  season with salt and pepper

  Drizzle with some hot honey or regular honey

  Bake until melted.

  
  

  I would say 375 15-20 minutes

  depends on your preference how melted it it.

  
  

  Serve with some Baguette or Crackers!

  
  

  
  

  

  
  

  
  

  Sooo good!!!

  
  

  
  

  
  

  

  
  

  And now for the Seafood Pasta....

  
  

  
  

  
  

  We don't have exact recipe for this

  You actually don't need to.

  
  

  But we use Marinara sauce lots of Garlic!

  
  

  I will post it soon!

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  

  
  

  Sprinkle with lots of Parmesan cheese and Lemon!!

  
  

  And it's perfect!!

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  

  
  

  Sooo good!

  
  

  
  

  Enjoy!

  
  

  
  

  xo