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How To Make The Best Cheesy Italian Rigatoni Torta

Are you in the mood for some 'pasta heaven' on a plate? If you are, then here's a superb recipe, (once the Bolognese sauce is made), that is super simple to make, yet looks as if you've worked for hours preparing!!!! I'm NOT KIDDING! This Cheesy Italian Rigatoni Torta is also FUN to make . . . so get your kids or grandchildren in the kitchen with you to place the pasta noodles upright around the pan. This is what is known as a 'savory cake', packed with pasta, plus a creamy, ...

If you think the only top steak houses in the U.S. are in Chicago, Kansas City, or Las Vegas, you would be VERY remiss not to know that one of the elite top 4 U.S. steakhouses is in little, tiny, South Carolina (population less than the entire metro-area of Atlanta!). Small in size, but packed with food flavor, culture, and history, this small state knows how to do food very, VERY well. And since it's my birthday, like any other birthday, anniversary, or Valentine's Day, my husband and ...

30 GORGEOUS Spring and Easter Tablescape Designs and Ideas

Spring is just the best time of year to create a beautiful tablescape. Decorating for spring and/or Easter couldn’t be easier with the following photos of beautiful tablescapes as well as a few single decor items to inspire your creativity! I grouped these tablescapes together for you by theme: Floral, Eggs, and Bunnies. You can…

How To Make The Original St. Louis Pasta House Salad ~ Copycat

I’m on a roll lately with recipes from restaurants that have fabulous food. This isn’t really a copycat recipe since the restaurant shared the recipe in the newspaper. If you’ve ever been to St. Louis or lived there as I have, then you’ll know all about the famous St. Louis Pasta House Salad. I’ve been…

Roasted Balsamic Beet Salad | La Bella Vita Cucina

How To Make a Roasted Balsamic Beet Salad

But before I get around to chatting with you about this recipe, I wanted to talk a bit about beets. My husband hates them! I love them! His body does just fine without them. My body thrives when I feed it some beets. Does any of that sound familiar? Maybe you love artichokes, and your…

The BEST Tuscan Salmon in Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce

Everyone loves to prepare recipes that are impressive and yet super easy! This Tuscan Salmon in Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce just bursts with flavor, is a one-pot wonder, and is on the table in no time (less than 30 minutes). Your family and guests will feel as if they are indulging at an elegant…