Recipe Box, Prosciutto & Sausage Pineapple Pepper Poppers

Here’s a twist on the traditional bacon wrapped jalapeno popper,  these are stuffed with Italian sausage, pineapple cream cheese, and wrapped in prosciutto Sweet and spicy, these creamy treats were scarfed up very quickly! So easy to make, you can do it ahead of time and grill or bake them Cut the top off the … Continue reading

Recipe Box, Garden Tomato Pizzeria Pie

Thank you so much for all the heartfelt comments last week, and for your feedback  about what you would like more of on the Painted Apron.  You have given me so many ideas and helped heal my heart.  So many requested more painting tutorials. I will be sharing some simple tips and techniques and show … Continue reading

Take out Tuesday, Eggplant Stacked Sandwiches

I started to make Eggplant Rollatini, where you roll eggplant slices up with filling inside, but after thinking about the process I decided that rolling the stuffed eggplant was going to be way too much trouble and that I could use much more yummy filling if I just layered ingredients in the dish.  Not being … Continue reading

Take out Tuesday, The Crazy Italian Ravioli Casserole

I saw a photo for Pizza Casserole on Pinterest that made my mouth water so I put it on the Bucket List this month.  It was very simple and pretty child oriented so I decided to fancy it up a bit…it can be made ahead and refrigerated until baking time, and of course would make … Continue reading