The ultimate chimichurri steak, cast iron seared and peppercorn crusted! Food Style by Florentina L | Photos by MihaMatei.com You guys, this Argentinian style steak is everything! That’s what the BatMan tells me anyways, and he comes from chimichurri land! I could hardly wait to share this recipe with you all, it was one of my favorite from our food photoshoot last week, styled by Yours Truly, and photographed by my talented friend Mihamatei.com! I used sirloin steaks this time ...
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Dinner Recipes!
Rustic Chicken Potato Soup Recipe
Wholesome and delicious with a rustic charm, this chicken potato soup is all you need to make it through a chilly day ! Let me start by saying that this chicken potato soup is all my grandfather. In the most rustic form, just like the rustic chicken stew over the creamy polenta, this meal has the magical powers to comfort and nourish both body and soul. I remember cold days running around the village with other kids, and smelling this chicken potato dinner coming to life from 3 ...
Braised Chicken and Cabbage Recipe
A rustic braised chicken and cabbage dinner made with boneless skinless thighs, simmered with San Marzano tomatoes, caraway seeds, whole peppercorns and fresh dill. A really hearty stew that you can turn into a lighter soup by just adding extra chicken stock. Traditionally made with bacon, pancetta or sausage I decided to skip them and keep it healthy, but still super delicious. I promise ! Goes well with mashed potatoes, rice, dumplings and served with a dollop of fresh sour cream. You ...
Black Bean Spaghetti Recipe with Brussels Sprouts & Avocado
A nutrition packed black bean spaghetti recipe with tons of antioxidant power from organic brussels sprouts and creamy avocado. | Crushing on this Italian Rustic Olive Wood Bowl from Sur La Table to serve my black bean spaghetti recipe in| It was love at first sight with this black bean spaghetti recipe. I mean to tell you that you can have spaghetti every night and stay healthy, but it has to be a variation of this black bean spaghetti recipe. Oh but what if you are on a gluten-free diet ? ...
Chicken Pesto Pizza Recipe
Homemade chicken pesto pizza with the crispiest crust, loads of walnut pesto and a kick from pepper jack cheese. Ultimate Chicken Pesto Pizza from Scratch! I am clearly on the pizza train here, but I really can't help it. I made and froze two batches of my Italian pizza dough yesterday, and so of course it was the perfect reason for me to make one more pizza. Yay for chicken pesto pizza for dinner on a rainy Tuesday! Seriously though, you've got to make the perfect grilled chicken from ...
Baked Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe
Easy baked chicken and brown rice dinner cooked in one pot and made with healthy quick cook brown rice. A gluten free and protein packed meal perfect for lunches to go. There are no yuckies allowed, just pure water, leeks and herbs for flavor. No canned soup mix or cream of soup shenanigans. Only wholesome, good for you, nutritious ingredients. I used a mix of skin on and bone in chicken legs and thighs, seared to a golden brown perfection in the drippings from the chicken andouille ...
Chicken In Milk Recipe – Enjoy Milk Again the Way Nature Intended
This post brought to you by The a2 Milk Company™. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Ciao Florentina. Enjoy this unbelievably easy, tender chicken in milk recipe with fragrant sage and garlic. I don't always cook chicken, but when I do it's probably braised and so good it will make a vegetarian break its ways. We still have good weather for braising stuff, make the house smell amazing and warm up with a bowl of stew, like this to die for chicken in milk recipe. This ...
Chicken In White Wine Sauce Video
Italian garlic chicken in white wine sauce recipe video, the best ever, easy and healthy with fragrant thyme and broiled cherry tomatoes! Chicken in White Wine Sauce Today I’m just here to bring back to life one of the first recipes I posted here on Ciao Florentina, way back when I was just jotting down notes to self: the ultimate, healthy chicken in white wine sauce. No cream, no flour necessary. I know it sounds like I’m bragging, but honestly you guys, this is one of the tastiest meals I ...
Truffle Risotto Recipe
An exquisite truffle risotto recipe you can make in your own kitchen, just like your favorite Italian restaurant. Goes well with these garlic scallops, sauteed wild trumped mushrooms mixed in at the end, grilled shrimp, lobster or chicken. I am bringing you good news today kids, in the form of an insane vegetarian truffle risotto recipe you absolutely must make. Might sound intimidating at first, but it really is super simple to execute, not to mention at a fraction of the price you ...
Red Wine Risotto Recipe with Goat Cheese & Candied Walnuts
Red wine risotto with goat cheese, candied walnuts, basil and honey ! Because it has been way too long since I posted a risotto recipe on Ciao Florentina. Not sure how that happened, but I checked and for sure the chanterelle leek brown rice risotto was my latest risotto recipe. So prepare yourself for risotto 20 different ways in the weeks to come. I can’t help it guys, I become obsessed with certain foods like this amazing red wine risotto and I just can’t stop main it. Arborio rice cooked in ...