Creamy and cheesy alfredo sauce that tastes just like the Olive Garden favorite! This recipe comes together in 10 minutes. Olive Garden is one of my favorite places to eat when we go out. I LOVE pasta and breadsticks! Especially pasta dishes with cream sauces like alfredo sauce. The Chicken Alfredo is one of my…
{Copycat Recipe} Applebee’s Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Around this area there is a side dish that deems pretty popular for Easter dinner. They’re called Funeral Potatoes. They’re pretty popular at LDS dinners in general and not necessarily used primarily for funerals. They originated in Utah and they really are delish. You can find a good recipe here, but I’m willing to…
Macaroni Grill Focaccia Bread (Copycat Recipe)
I am a sucker for homemade bread. There is something about taking a loaf of fresh bread out of the oven and digging right into it. And yes, inhaling the entire thing in a day. I’m not saying that’s ever happened at my house. Ok, maybe a few times, but we can’t help ourselves!…
Tuscan Chicken Pasta
Bring the flavors of the Italian countryside to your kitchen with Tuscan Chicken Pasta! It’s so delicious and tastes like it came from a restaurant.
Cinnamon Roasted Almonds
from the kitchen of Birgit Kerr via thepioneerwoman.com You know the ones! These almonds are about the only thing worth going to a super busy mall during the holidays. There are other recipes for these almonds that call for beaten egg whites. However, I prefer to take the less maintenance approach where I don’t have…
Copycat Johnny Carino’s Spicy Shrimp and Chicken Pasta
I worked at an Italian restaurant called Johnny Carino’s for almost 10 years. I had the best time working there! I started out as a hostess, then I became a server and bartender. I also helped the managers as a “key.” I met so many close friends working there and enjoyed it so much! It…
Copycat Johnny Carino’s Bowtie Festival
I’ve worked at Johnny Carino’s for nearly 10 years and I’m still not sick of the food. Everything I’ve eaten there I’ve loved. One of the most popular dishes at the restaurant is the Bowtie Festival. And I was absolutely thrilled when a friend of mine introduced me to a recipe that tasted just like it!…
Bruschetta al Pomodoro
This yummy vegetarian appetizer is perfect for a party or get-together! from the kitchen of The Olive Garden … Ingredients 4 roma tomatoes, diced 2 garlic cloves, chopped 1 garlic clove, cut in half salt and black pepper to taste 10 medium fresh basil leaves, chopped 4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil one loaf sliced…