Just~One~Donna

Don't we all have certain foods that bring us back to a time long ago or make us think of a special loved one?  Nani's Stuffed Peppers is the dish for my hubby.   These stuffed peppers evoke memories of his Italian grandmother, Nani. They are authentic Italian stuffed peppers that make a perfect family-friendly dinner. Old-Fashioned Italian Stuffed Peppers Nani's Italian Stuffed Peppers Hubby loved these peppers so much that he was determined to learn how to make them.   Years ago, early in our marriage, he called Nani and asked her to show him how to make the stuffed peppers. He wanted to be sure the recipe would be passed on in the family. Like so many recipes our grandmothers used to make, this recipe was not written down. He watched her make the stuffed peppers, making note of quantities. A handful of this and a pinch of that have been translated into the recipe you see on this page. Jump to Recipe Hubby proudly makes these p...

These Parmesan Pigs in a Blanket take the classic party appetizer up a notch with flaky puff pastry and a crispy Parmesan topping. They're easy to assemble, can be frozen ahead, and baked when you need them, making them especially handy for holiday parties, game day, or anytime you need an easy appetizer for a crowd. I make these with little smokies wrapped in puff pastry rather than crescent-roll dough. A quick egg wash and generous sprinkle of Parmesan help the pastry bake up golden and crisp. Parmesan Pigs in a Blanket with Puff Pastry This post contains affiliate links.  When you shop with these links, we receive a small compensation. Parmesan Crusted Pigs in a Blanke t Serve them warm with my simple honey mustard dipping sauce. They're always one of the first appetizers to disappear.

Apple Pecan Stuffed French Toast Want to serve something special for Christmas morning without spending the entire morning in the kitchen? This Apple Pecan Stuffed French Toast is just the recipe for you. I make this decadent breakfast once a year, usually for Christmas morning. It combines layers of bread, cream cheese, and apple filling with a rich custard and a sweet brown sugar pecan topping. You prepare everything the night before, then add the topping and bake it in the morning. It's delicious, feeds a crowd, and it looks like you spent far more time preparing breakfast than you actually did. This isn't an everyday healthy breakfast. It's a special-occasion treat, perfect for Christmas morning, a holiday brunch, or a leisurely New Year's Day breakfast.