Panettone French Toast Did you get a Panettone for the holidays? Make my Panettone French Toast Casserole - perfect for breakfast or brunch on Christmas morning, and great for when you have guests and want a really fantastic, easy breakfast that will feed a crowd! Panettone French Toast Casserole - the perfect way to enjoy Panettone! About 12 years ago, my husband traveled to Italy for his job. He was there for about 6 months, and was there over the holidays. A very common gift between friends, neighbors and coworkers is a big, beautiful loaf of Panettone. It's basically a big cake-like bread, bejeweled with raisins and a wonderful citrus flavor. Is Panettone cake or bread? Panettone is a sweet Italian bread that is most often made with eggs, … [Read more...]
Loaded Baked Potato Dip
I have been compensated for this post on behalf of Lipton Recipe Secrets Soup. Recipe, photos and opinions are 100% my own. #gametimedips All of the amazing toppings on a loaded baked potato in one hot, glorious dip! Served with potato wedges and waffle fries, this hot, cheesy appetizer is one that everyone will love when watching the big game! As many of you know, we are big football fans in this house! We love watching college games on Saturday, and pro games on Sunday, and of course the Thursday, Friday and Monday night games as well. It seems there's always a game to watch come fall, and I'm not complaining. With great games, comes great food to go with them like my Loaded Baked Potato Dip! Great appetizers and football seem to go … [Read more...]
Smokey Baked Gnocchi
Mini gnocchi are paired with fire-roasted tomatoes, bacon, red onions, and topped with thick slices of smoked mozzarella. Baked to perfection, this classic Italian fare brings amazing savory flavor and is the ultimate comfort food! About ten years ago, just after Jason and I were married, Jason was assigned extended international business travel with his company to their Avezzano, Italy site. It was tough being apart, as I was still working in the US. However, I was able visit a couple times while he was there. I can say with fair certainty, that some of the best food I've ever had in my life was in Italy. It was also one of the first times I ever had gnocchi. To relive a bit of our Italian adventure, I made this amazing Smokey Baked Gnocchi. Gnocchi are little … [Read more...]
