by Sally | May 20, 2020 | Ciao Down, News
Stacy’s Savory Chicken and Cream Sauce over Fresh Sage Dressing This is an adaptation of a recipe my friend made. Her partner Fred, makes the best savory dressing I've ever had. While this isn't the "healthiest" meal, it is over-the-charts...
by Sally | Mar 4, 2020 | Ciao Down, News
We just love our new Italian blend, Ciao Down. This is a hybrid recipe, a little Rachel Ray and a little Mom’s Gourmet. You will LOVE it. Big Bolognase! Serves 6 – 8 2 tablespoons EVOO – Extra Virgin Olive Oil4 strips of bacon cooked crisp and cut small dice or...
by Sally | Feb 13, 2020 | Ciao Down, News
This is a spin off from the New Basics cookbook. INGREDIENTS 1 eggplant 1 teaspoon coarse (kosher) salt 8 tablespoons olive oil 1 green bell pepper, cored, seeded, and cut into julienne 1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and cut into julienne 1 large onion,...
by Sally | Aug 18, 2019 | Ciao Down
This is a cost-effective dish that tastes great. Perfect for a crowd with a side salad. 1 box low-carb penne pasta 1 large box of mushrooms sliced and sauteed – we used Costco organic mushrooms because they taste great! 1 large jar of plain marinara sauce 1...
by Sally | Aug 18, 2019 | Ciao Down
I’ve trying to do more vegetarian dishes and this will be a repeat performer. If you use a mandolin, be very careful! 2 tsp. Canola oil 1-1/2 cups red onion – vertically sliced 1-1/2 Tbsp. sliced garlic cloves 1 large package of baby spinach 1 teaspoon...
by Sally | Aug 18, 2019 | Ciao Down, News
When I made this, Steve walked into the kitchen and wow, does that smell delicious. And, it certainly was! If you make extra, freeze it for another meal. 1 Tbsp EVOO 1-1/2 Country-style pork ribs 2 Cups vertically sliced white onion 1 Fennel bulb cored and vertically...