mangia bene!

i love reading, as much as I love eating, okay? they’re two of my favorite things.

both make me happy and comfort me when I need it most.

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Entrees, Steak, Salad Mary Bellettieri Entrees, Steak, Salad Mary Bellettieri

grilled steak with arugula pasta salad

I love steak nights because half of the meal is easy to clean up (and quick to make!). Add in a fresh (chilled) salad with sweet, caramelized onions, a pop of vinegar based dressing, and a little bit of pasta, and you’ve got tons of flavors alongside a completely balanced meal. Easy, check. Delicious, check. New dinner idea, check.

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Chicken, Entrees Mary Bellettieri Chicken, Entrees Mary Bellettieri

stuffed chicken breasts

My brother found this stuffed chicken recipe in a Long Island, NY newspaper somewhere back in the 1990s and we’ve been enjoying it ever since. I love these cheesy chicken roll-ups best over a wide egg noodle but you can pair it with sautéed green beans, or a side caesar salad and mini garlic toasts like I did, if you’re keeping carbs low. I wish I knew the original creator for credit but a very big shout out to the 90s for providing us with the best of everything.

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