The Italian Lemon Cream Martini blends vodka, limoncello, fresh lemon juice, and cream into a smooth, bright, dessert-style cocktail. Inspired by classic Italian citrus flavors and perfect for after dinner, this creamy martini highlights the sunny taste of Amalfi lemons for a refreshing and elegant sip.
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What I Ate This Week: Blizzard Cooking, Bethel Burgers & Sunday Ragu (Feb 23-Mar 1)
From a February blizzard and Zuppardi’s pizza to Notch8 burgers in Bethel and a Sunday of slow-simmered bison ragu and homemade lasagna, here’s what I ate this week.
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What I Ate This Week: Presidents Day Burgers, Steak Nights & Italian Comfort Cooking (Feb 16 – 22)
From a Presidents Day burger at Prime 111 to steak at The Sinclair and a weekend of Chicken Scarpariello, meatballs, and Chianti, here’s what I ate this week in Fairfield County.
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What I Ate This Week: Business Travel, Italian Comfort & a Pizza Party Finale
From Charlotte dinners at Sixty Vines to an Italian combo at Sapore in Trumbull, homemade chicken cutlets, and a Paw Patrol birthday fueled by Colony Grill, here’s what I ate this week.
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What I Ate This Week: Commute, Comfort and Conversations (Feb 2 – 8)
A cozy February edition of What I Ate This Week in Fairfield CT — from homemade gluten-free Chicken Piccata to tapas at Barcelona Wine Bar, burgers at Archie Moore’s, French onion soup in Trumbull, and a classic Super Bowl Sunday chili spread.
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What I Ate This Week: New Beginnings, New Kitchens & a Lot of Life (Dec 29 – Feb 1)
From New Year’s Eve filets to celebratory Fish & Chips, BBQ brisket in Norwalk to handmade Cavatelli in Bridgeport — this is what I ate across five of the most hectic weeks of my life. A dog in recovery, a house closing that moved twice, a new job in NYC, and a move to Easton, CT all collided at once. Here’s the full story, one meal at a time, with the restaurants that fed us, steadied us, and made it all feel worth celebrating
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What I Ate This Week: Home, Healing, and a Taste of the Tropics (Dec 8 – 28)
Over the last three weeks, food became a source of comfort, celebration, and connection. From home-cooked Italian classics during a challenging week, to sun-soaked meals in the Bahamas, and finally Christmas cooking filled with tradition and family, this stretch captured what The Amore Life is all about — slowing down, cooking with intention, and savoring moments together.
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One-Pan Chicken with Artichokes & Arborio Rice (Giada-Inspired + Gluten-Free)
This One-Pan Chicken with Artichokes & Arborio Rice is a gluten-free spin on Giada’s recipe from her Super Italian cookbook. Made with chicken thighs, artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, oregano, lemon, and Arborio rice, it’s creamy, bright, savory, and all cooked in one pan. A flavorful Mediterranean-inspired dinner perfect for busy nights.
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What I Ate This Week: Simple Plates, Standout Bites & A Giada Win (Dec 1 – 7)
A hectic week meant lots of leftovers and quick meals, but a few standout bites brought some much-needed joy: Romanacci’s Penne alla Vodka with Chicken, a fantastic Chicken Francese and Brunello-filled dinner at Testo’s in Monroe, and a delicious Roman-Style Chicken inspired by Giada—made gluten-free with Arborio. Not every week is glamorous, but there were still moments worth savoring.
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Authentic Beef Ragù Sauce
This Beef Ragù Sauce is made with Passata, beef, onion, garlic, herbs, and red wine — no sugar or carrots. Slow-simmered for over two hours, it develops deep, rich flavor that’s perfect for pasta, lasagna, or polenta. A clean, traditional Italian sauce that’s hearty and comforting.
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What I Ate This Week: Thanksgiving Edition — Gratitude, Comfort & Classic Flavors (Nov 24 – 30)
This Thanksgiving week was a mix of gratitude, comfort food, and a little bit of chaos as we celebrated while living with family. The week started with Trumbull Bagel Company and a stop at Geronimo, followed by a Southport Diner breakfast before prepping for the holiday. Thanksgiving Day featured a smoked turkey breast, sweet potatoes with marshmallows, gluten-free stuffing, Brussels sprouts with bacon, and plenty of wine. The weekend brought leftovers, a quick goodbye to our youngest daughter, and a cozy Sunday baked ziti made with bison and hot Italian sausage. A comforting, memorable Thanksgiving edition of What I Ate This Week.
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Pellet Smoked Turkey Breasts with Maple Syrup Whiskey Butter
This Pellet Smoked Turkey Breast is dry-brined, smoked low and slow, and basted with a sweet, smoky maple syrup whiskey butter that caramelizes beautifully. Tender, juicy, and full of flavor, it’s the perfect smoked turkey recipe for holidays, gatherings, or weeknight dinners.