Visit Lehigh Valley Best Roadhouse Food preview

Grumpy's
Lehigh Valley is rich in history. Some of the oldest taverns in the area are still in operation. The roadhouses on the outskirts of town offer unique cuisine.
I’ll show you 5 of my favorites in an upcoming post.
Grumpy’s BBQ Roadhouse
Hops Fogelsville Hotel
Samuel Owens
Armetta’s
Stefano’s Sicilian Grille

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Italian Wedding Soup #ItalianFood

My Italian Wedding Soup marries chicken with kale. Tender chicken meatballs and chunks of chicken, kale, pasta and Parmesan cheese. A hearty, satisfying soup to brighten winter.
Italian Wedding Soup
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Italian Wedding Soup
My dad was actually born on the boat on it’s way to America from Italy. He was inside United States territorial water so he was a deemed a citizen. I don’t know much about his side of the family. He died when I small.
But there is definitely Italian in me when it comes to food!
I chose Italian Wedding Soup for my contribution to our Festive Foodies #ItalianDay event. Italian Wedding soup is a celebration soup that marries meat and greens. Usually the meatballs are beef. Chunks of chicken and spinach, kale or collards are added to the broth. Some people add cheese, eggs and pasta.
My version is made with chicken meatballs, chunks of chicken and kale. I added acini di pepe pasta and parmesan cheese.
Italian Wedding Soup

Italian Wedding Soup

Italian Wedding Soup

Yield: 6 to 8 servings

Serving Size: 1 cup

Ingredients

  • 2 quarts chicken stock
  • 1 pound chicken breast, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1/2 pound ground chicken
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs, divided
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 cup minced onion
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 cups shredded kale
  • 1 cup acini di pepe
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Mix together ground chicken, onion, bread crumbs, egg, bread crumbs,Italian seasoning,salt and pepper. Form 1/2-inch balls. Brown in oil. Finish off in 350 oven for about 10 minutes
  • Bring broth, kale, chicken and pasta to a boil. Cook over medium heat until chicken is cooked. Add meatballs and cheese. Heat thoroughly.
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Thank you Ellen from Family Around the Table for hosting our Italian Day event!

Enjoy a taste of Italy with Festive Foodies!

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Mini Cheese Stuffed Meatloaves #FoodBloggerLove

Mini Cheese Stuffed Meatloaves Savory ground beef wrapped around smoky cheddar. One for you and one for sweetheart!
Mini Stuffed Meatloaves
Mini Cheese Stuffed Meatloaves
When I make a special dinner for me and my sweetie it has to be fun. I love making stuffed chicken for example. Part of the fun for him is cutting into the chicken and finding a delicious filling. Sometimes I use bread stuffing or mashed potatoes. Other times I get more creative with cheeses, broccoli, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, olives and more.
Half the fun for me is coming up with new combinations. The other half of course, is eating it!
Today I’m joining a group of friends to share the love. Love of food. Love of blogging. Love of friendship.
What could be more appropriate for Valentine’s Day?
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Thank you, Alison from The Pintertest Kitchenfor hosting this fun event!
One of the requirements for today’s post is something with a Valentine’s Day feel about it.
My guy might not be a hopeless romantic, but he cares about me just the same.
He often shows his affection by surprising me with peanut butter cups (my favorite candy) or a case of beer I like. Must be a guy thing!
So I surprise him back with a dish he loves with a surprise filling.

Today it’s Mini Cheese Stuffed Meatloaves. I served these with his favorite twice baked potatoes. Now that’s love!

meatloaf trio
I use Certified Angus Beef® brand 85/15 ground beef in my meatloaf. I used smoked cheddar for the filling. Any natural cheese not processed cheese works best. I just like a smoky flavor!

Mini Cheese Stuffed Meatloaves

Yield: 2 loaves

Serving Size: 1 each

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound ground beef (I use 85/15 Certified Angus Beef Brand)
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup bread crumbs
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/4 cup smoked cheddar or Gruyere cheese cubes
  • 1 tablespoon tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Mix together beef, bread crumbs, egg, seasonings, tomato sauce and parmesan cheese.
  • Divide ground beef mixture in half. Roll each piece between 2 sheets of plastic wrap to form a rectangle about 1/4-inch thick.
  • Place half the cheese in the center of each rectangle. Fold one side towards center then the other side. Pinch ends shut and shape.
  • Bake at 350 on a foil lined sheet for about 20 minutes until brown and thoroughly cooked.
  • Serve with your favorite sides.
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Food for Thought…What meal does your significant other wish you would make more often? I would love to hear your answer in a comment below!

Help spread the love and discover some new recipes in the links below!


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Spaghetti Squash Parmesan Casserole #SundaySupper

Spaghetti Squash Parmesan Casserole serves sauteed veggies, spaghetti squash and cheese as a baked dish your family will love. Peppers and sun-dried tomatoes round out the meal. A great choice for lent or anytime you want a meatless meal.
Spaghetti Squash Parmesan
This week Sunday Supper is going meatless! We’re serving up our favorites old and new, casserole style.

I’m into winter squash. I could eat it any time. Spaghetti squash is one of my go to choices. I love the texture too. I think it cooks up just ad fast as pasta. You also can prepare it so many ways. Bake it. Boil it. It doesn’t matter. It will taste the same.

For this recipe I baked the spaghetti squash cut side down in the oven with a cup of water at 350 for about 20 minutes. Let it cool just long enough to hold to shred. I just use a regular dinner fork.

While the squash bakes, you can saute your veggies. Then just mix it with the shredded squash. Top with Parmesan and mozzarella and bake. Easy right?

Spaghetti Squash Parmesan

 

Here’s a quick step by step video for fun!

 

Spaghetti Squash Parmesan Casserole

Spaghetti Squash Parmesan Casserole

Yield: 4 to 6 servings

Serving Size: 1 cup

Ingredients

  • 1 medium spaghetti squash, cut in half and seeded
  • 1/2 cup sliced onions
  • 2 cups mixed bell pepper slices
  • 1 cup reconstituted sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup freshly shredded parmesan
  • 1 cup shredded mozarella
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Place squash halves cut side down into a shallow baking dish. Add 1 cup water. Bake at 350 until skin indents when pressed, about 20 minutes. Remove, cool slightly and shred with a fork.
  • Saute onions, peppers, tomatoes in oil. Add seasoning.
  • Add shredded squash to cooked vegetables. Place in shallow baking dish. Top with cheeses. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes until cheese melts and is golden brown.
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Spaghetti Squash Parmesan
Spaghetti Squash Parmesan Casserole dish

Enjoy all these delicious meatless casserole ideas from Sunday Supper.

Marvelous Meatless Meals

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The Sunday Supper Movement is committed to bringing our readers delicious recipes that encourage them to gather and eat together around the family table. Search for your favorite ingredients on our Sunday Supper website. Also check out the Sunday Supper Pinterest boards for plenty more ideas and inspiration.

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