Roasted Chicken and Spinach Manicotti

This dish is probably the one I am most proud of.   Not quite 20 years ago (that would make me 9.. right?), I saw a recipe in a little book I had bought at the grocery store.  I was having friends over and really wanted to make something they would enjoy, I had only dabbled in the kitchen and was so unsure of the outcome.  Surprisingly enough they loved it.  Over the years I have tweaked and tweaked on the recipe and changed it to my own liking.  Little did I know that this very recipe would lead me to my love of cooking.  Indulge!

Bucatini All’Amatriciana with Spicy Smoked Mozzarella Turkey Meatballs

I have been so behind in posting recipes.  Last year went by in a flash and I have so many to share, not to mention I have so many more to try.  I love a good pasta dish, especially one with smoked mozzarella.  This recipe is one I adapted from Giada (she is my go to girl when I'm looking for an awesome Italian dish). Indulge!