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.
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What I Ate This Week: Lakeside Dinners, Italian Classics & a Taste of Carbone NYC (Nov 17 – 23)
From Romanacci’s comfort pasta to lakeside dining in Mooresville and a final stop at Carbone NYC, this week’s meals celebrated Italian flavor, Southern charm, and good company. Whether it was cavatelli with sausage and broccoli rabe or burrata topped with caviar, every bite had its own story.
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What I Ate This Week: Flights, Flatbreads & Family Football (Nov 10 – 16)
From hotel bar bites in Charlotte to Notch 8 pizza and a home-smoked prime rib, this week was a mix of travel eats and comfort food. Between customer dinners, flag football games, and lazy Sunday cooking, each day had its own flavor — literally
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What I Ate This Week: Sandwiches, Hungryroot Experiments & Game Day Fun (Nov 3 – 9)
From a perfect Pollo Toscana sandwich to experimenting with Hungryroot meals, this week’s eats mixed convenience, local flavor, and a few surprises. With oysters at The Sinclair, nachos at Chelsea, and football feasts with friends, every bite reminded me that food is just as much about the company as it is about the flavor.
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What I Ate This Week: Burgers, Tacos & Cozy Home Cooking (Oct 27 – Nov 2)
From a cozy one-pot chicken dinner to juicy Fairfield burgers and carne asada tacos at Geronimo, this week’s meals balanced comfort with a touch of adventure. Even the weekends brought more deliciousness — café breakfasts, Italian dinners, and a little gelato while house hunting around town.
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What I Ate This Week: Comfort, Cajun Smoke & Family Feasts (Oct 20 – 26)
From a creamy Tuscan chicken pasta to bone-in Cajun smoked pork chops, this week’s menu was all about comfort and connection. Between house-hunting, family milestones, and a few nights out with friends, each meal offered something special — a reason to slow down, share a story, and savor the good stuff.
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Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta with Broccoli Recipe
This Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta with Broccoli combines juicy chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and tender broccoli in a rich Parmesan cream sauce. It’s a quick and flavorful Italian-inspired dinner that tastes like Tuscany in every bite. Ready in under 40 minutes, it’s perfect for weeknights or when you want comfort food that feels special.
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Ditalia Discovery Box: A Taste of Italy Delivered to Your Door
The Ditalia Discovery Box brings the magic of Italian craftsmanship straight to your kitchen. Featuring artisanal olive oil, balsamic onions, taralli, pistachio cream, and more, this beautifully curated selection captures the heart of Italy’s regional flavors. Each product reflects generations of tradition and passion — from the volcanic soils of Sicily to the rolling fields of Puglia.
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What I Ate This Week: From Fairfield to Charlotte and Back Again (Oct 13 – 19)
A week of great eats between Fairfield and Charlotte — from cozy hometown favorites to Southern bites and Italian indulgence. Highlights include A’Vuchella’s unforgettable cavatelli, Cosetta’s breakfast perfection, and evenings filled with good food, wine, and laughter.
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Creamy Tortellini with Pancetta & Spinach Recipe
This Creamy Tortellini with Pancetta & Spinach is a 30-minute Italian-inspired meal full of rich, cheesy, and savory flavors. Tender tortellini is coated in a Parmesan cream sauce with crispy pancetta and fresh spinach — the perfect balance of indulgent and comforting. Ideal for family dinners, date nights, or cozy weekends in.