Paula’s Pesto & Easy Pesto Pizza with Italian Sausage & Ricotta
I am so happy with how my basil turned out this year, which means my freezer is now stocked with my famous pesto! In this video, not only do I share one of my favorite recipes, but how to use it in an easy and fabulous pizza! Combine with simple ingredients, such as Italian sausage and ricotta, and you've got yourself and easy and amazing family dinner. Hope you all enjoy as much as my family did. Happy cooking!!
Charcuterie Stuffed Bread
You guys know how much I love my French cooking... and the same goes for Italian! So why not combine the two!? Today, I combine charcuterie staples - from prosciutto to mozzarella, in a rich and decadent stuffed bread! No need to get your dough hook out for this one, though! Using frozen bread dough cuts the recipe time down to a fraction! Quick, easy, and delicious, and I hope you all enjoy!!
Spinach + Cheese Quiche
I've been asked time and again... how do you make your quiche so rich and velvety smooth? ... Okay maybe not that question exactly! But I'm here to tell you how!! As always, simple ingredients, with some new and easy techniques, combine to create the perfect breakfast, brunch, dinner, or snack! Hope you all enjoy this versatile recipe as much as we do, and of course, if you make it, send pictures!!
Tuscan Chicken
Dinner has never been so easy... or delicious! We love our Italian food, where simple, good ingredients come together in harmony to make the an unforgettable dish! This recipe is no exception! And it comes with simple tricks to help you perfect a dish everyone will love. Hope you all enjoy as much as we do, and happy cooking!!
Pork Carnitas Tacos
Love the recipe? Find it in our cookbook. Today we dust off the cookbooks from our years of in-home cooking classes to present to you the fan-favorite: Pork Carnitas Tacos! Braised pork, perfectly seasoned, topped with the freshest jalapeño and cilantro slaw, and a healthy drizzle of your favorite hot sauce - absolute perfection. Hope you all enjoy! Happy cooking!
The Best Risotto with Parmesan & Pancetta
Few recipes can beat this one... and that's not an over exaggeration!! I couldn't believe how amazing this Risotto turned out. I told myself I would try to make the best version, and I think I nailed it! A simple method with a few steps, two pots, and a few tablespoons of butter combine to make a creamy, rich, and decadent risotto. Add parmesan and pancetta, and how could you beat? What better way to cook with rice!! Hope you all enjoy as much as we did!
Bodega-Style Chopped Cheese
The long-time internet favorite has made its way into the Creme kitchen!! I am so happy to be trying this New York City sandwich classic. American cheese layered over perfectly seasoned hamburger and sautéed onions... I'm hungry even thinking about it. You all better grab your frying pans and join the fan-club. This is not a sandwich you will soon forget!! Hope you all enjoy!
Spinach & Artichoke Dip
There's no many dips more classic than our spinach and artichoke dip! Just combine a few delicious ingredients in your biggest cast iron skillet, top with some extra cheese, and be absolutely amazed!! Sure, you'll probably find this all-star dish at almost any barbecue you'll attend this summer, so why not make the best?? Hope you all enjoy!!
BLT Club Sandwich
Nothing pairs better with this slow rise in temperatures and sunny weather than a sandwich, especially a BLT! But is there any way we could upgrade the age old classic to have a bit more flavor and be a bit more filling? Well, you already know the answer to that because you came to me!! Just a few simple steps and extra ingredients (plus extra bacon!) take this sandwich up 12 notches. A sandwich like that will be gone in seconds, so be sure to pack in extra turkey and cheese and enjoy!!
Easy Easter Brunch Board
Another holiday is creeping around the corner... Easter! Now, nothing feels more "Easter" than brunch, and you guys already know I don't hold back at all! That's why I've concocted a step-wise brunch feast to entertain any guests you're planning on inviting. Did I mention it was easy? Find the recipe at the end of the video and I hope you all enjoy! Happy Easter!
Red Chili Chicken Tacos with Drizzled Queso
Earlier this week, after a few hours spent in the spring cold watching my youngest daughter win her first tennis meet (yay, Maya!), I realized that I had yet to give dinner a second thought. What to do but scour the pantry for ideas once I got home! My eye caught the dried chilis I always keep on hand, and a lightbulb went off. Chili chicken! So delicious, and the simple added step of using your own dried chilis takes chicken tacos to a whole new level. Just a few steps, and under an hour, you’ll have your own authentic Mexican dinner at home. Hope you all enjoy!
Perfect Chicken Fried Steak & Gravy
Get ready for this one, you guys... We are heating up our frying oil for this one!! On the menu is a recipe requested by a long-time fan... they asked for the southern staple, Chicken Fried Steak!! Pair this dish with any veggie you can think of, or a heaping scoop-full of potatoes! (And invited us for it, okay??) I dumb this age-old recipe down to just a few simple steps, perfect for any weeknight dinner! And it is still just as good as you get from any local southern restaurant. Okay... we're being humble. It's better!! Hope you all enjoy!!
Homemade Soft Pretzel Twists
These delectable, golden brown pretzel twists are baked to absolute perfection... chewy on the outside and soft on the inside! It is an absolute treat, perfect for game nights, movie nights, appetizers, and midnight snacks! Quick and easy, perfectly delicious as make-ahead or leftovers, this really is one of the ultimate bread recipes! Hope you all enjoy as much as we did... we could have tripled the recipe ourselves! Enjoy!!
Pistachio Pudding Bundt Cake
The year is 1960. Store-bought cake mix is all the rage, even more so is jello pudding. Only the most inventive cooks could combine the two into a decadent, moist, and flavorful cake... and my grandmother did it!! So, 60 years and three generations later, the recipe is still well used and cherished each year. Now it's time to share!! This dessert is so easy and the end product is so amazing, it must fit into your St. Patrick's day celebration somehow! Hope you all enjoy it as much as we all do!!
Creamy Pesto Fettuccine with Burrata and Crispy Pancetta
Valentine's Day is just around the corner... have you picked your date night meal yet?? Don't worry... we've got you covered. In this quick and easy recipe, I teach you how to combine just a handful of cheap, delicious, and unique ingredients for a rich and scrumptious meal. And the star tonight is pasta! Have I not sold you yet?? Just wait until you see the toppings. Hope you enjoy and Happy Valentine's Day!
Mini Chocolate Chip Muffins
Everything's better when it's mini... right?!? Today is a treat for you guys... I've concocted the best chocolate chip muffin recipe, and sized it down for my entire audience to enjoy!! Now, there's a lot of muffin recipes out there, especially chocolate chip ones! What separates mine from the others is a batter not too sweet, perfect to house as many chocolate chips as you can into one little muffin! And boy, did we push the limits. Perfect for breakfast, snack, and everything in between, I hope you enjoy these little delights!
Italian White Bean and Prosciutto Soup
We are full-force into the season of healthy food and habits, and what better way to accompany this lifestyle than with smart and easy cooking?? This recipe is perfect for a low-calorie, vitamin-rich, and light dinner, sure to fill you up with all that healthy stuff! Plus, a bonus... it's DELICIOUS. In fact so delicious you won't even care that it's healthy!! Hope you all enjoy as much as we did! Happy cooking!
Party Ideas: Sandwich Bar!
Planning on having a party? Feeding a crowd? Then a Sandwich Bar the way to go!
Recently, I decided to have a group of our friends and family together to celebrate the New Year! So many things to be thankful for AND to look forward to for the New Year! I wanted something simple and tasty, but not overly complicated since the holidays have passed, and a lot of cooking and entertaining to go with it! What better than a Sandwich Bar?!?
The BEST Pulled Pork Nachos
Raise your shot glasses and ring in the new year! Today, we say goodbye to a memorable and AMAZING year of food, family, friends, and so much fun! What dish could best pair with this bittersweet goodbye to 2021? Pulled pork nachos. Obviously! Using pre-cooked pork, your favorite barbecue sauce, and a quick and simple but all-too special slaw to top, this dish culminates all the joy and excitement of the coming year. AND it's so dang delicious. We scarfed it up as soon as the cameras turned off!! Hope you enjoy it as much as we did, and we wish you all an amazing 2022!
Biscuits and Gravy Christmas Tree Pull-Aparts
Christmas is only a week away... seriously?!? If you're looking for a last-minute Christmas brunch, you've come to the right place! We have just the easy and equally delicious recipe, all for you! Easy rich and savory sausage gravy to top biscuits stuffed with sausage and cheese... absolutely mouth-watering! A blast to make, fun to eat, this breakfast will definitely make your holiday season memorable. Enjoy!

