Is that you Dino, Singing in My Head

Most Thursdays are Italian Inspired Suppers in our house. The moment I start planning a meal such as the one we are sharing today, Dean Martin starts singing in my head. As a girl I was a big, big fan of The Dean Martin Show.

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How Do You Say Thursday in Italian?

Giovedì. Benvenuti al Giovedì. Welcome to Thursday. Unless preempted by a holiday (such as Thanksgiving) or a Religious Feast Day (Ascension Thursday), today’s supper typically reflects an Italian influence. Not necessarily authentic Italian cuisine, think more along the lines of Italian adjacent.

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Frozen Food or Skillet Supper?

Choices, choices, choices. Today is Frozen Food Day, Oreo Day and a Thursday. In the past we’ve celebrated Frozen Foods Day with things like Make Now Freeze for Later Meatballs. Today isn’t so much about frozen foods as it is Italian Thursday. Although the Chicken Tenderloins were kept in the freezer until now.

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Creamy Sunday Chicken Supper

Welcome to the Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time. There is nothing ordinary about Sundays. Every Sunday is a gift from above. It is a day of rest, to reset our prespective, regroup and recharge.

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Tuesday’s Take on Fettuccine Alfredo

Today was a tough one. It’s National Fettuccine Alfredo Day. It’s also Tijuana Tuesday. Now in our house, we could always swap out Tijuana Tuesday with Tuscan Thursday. Better still, take Fettuccine Alfredo south of the border with a little Tijuana heat.

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Welcome to Tuscan Thursday

On the National Front, today is Nutty Fudge Day. Who doesn’t love fudge? It’s been a part of my Christmas celebration for as long as I can remember. Dad made upwards of 5 pounds or more every holiday.

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Celebrate Almond Day with an Italian Almond Feast

Today is National Almond Day. Did you know that almonds are one of the most heart-healthily foods on the market – packed with all sorts of good things like Vitamin E, magnesium and fiber. Eight percent of the world’s almonds are grown in California.

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Creamy Tuscan Chicken Fettuccine

Today is National Chicken Curry Day. Are you a fan of anything curry? It’s one of those spices that you either love or shy away from – like saffron, it can be fairly overpowering.

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Chicken Florentine Rigatoni

Growing up, when my sisters and I were teenagers, Dad felt it was time to get us more involved in the family meal. For as long as I can remember, everyone helped. Helping was just a part of everyday family life. Helping lets children feel a sense of self-worth within the family dynamics.

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