Main Dish

Sausage and Broccoli Calzones

Total Time: 45 minutes Serves 4 1 lb Italian sausage 1 lb plain or whole-wheat pizza dough* 3 c grated mozzarella 2 c chopped broccoli olive oil Prepare dough according to package instructions.  Let the dough sit, covered, at room temperature for 30 minutes before following the recipe instructions. Cook the Italian sausages; slice. Shape …

Main Dish

Creamy Pecorino Pasta

Total Time: 25 minutes Serves 4 12 oz spaghetti 1 c heavy cream ½ c grated pecorino ½ tsp salt ½ tsp pepper 4 grilled chicken cutlets, optional Cook spaghetti according to the package directions. Drain the pasta and return it to the pot. Add the cream to the pasta and bring to a simmer. …

Side Dish

Olive Oil

I use olive oil a lot. It’s called for in just about every recipe I’ve posted about.  I spritz it on salads.  I use it to oil pans. I got tired of buying the little glass bottles all the time.  When I found this bottle I was sold.  Although not immediately.  I had to debate …

Main Dish

Salami and Spinach Stromboli

Hands-on Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Serves 4 1 lb plain or whole-wheat pizza dough* ¼ lb sliced salami 4 c fresh spinach ½ lb thinly sliced provolone olive oil spaghetti sauce  Prepare dough according to package instructions.  Let the dough sit, covered, at room temperature for 30 minutes before following the recipe …