Dederich Family Spaghetti Carbonara
In the kitchen, my husband is amazing at making exactly two things: Sicilian Chicken Marsala and Spaghetti Carbonara. As I talked about in our marsala recipe, Ryan’s grandparents were stationed in Sicily for a few years. Their house was situated over this fabulous little Italian restaurant and while Jerry was out being a Master Chief Signalman, Doris made friends with her landlady.
Chicken Parmigiana Arrabiatta
I LOVE Chicken Parmigiana. I know, I know, I’ve said before that I’m not a fan of chicken breast but seriously? When you bread it, fry it, cover it in delicious arrabiatta sauce and mozzarella; it makes my heart swoon. It’s kind of my standby plan when I’m not exactly sure what to do for dinner. It doesn’t take much time, it’s GREAT for leftovers and my family digs it. Nuff said.
Oh and because we all have busy lives, I’ve also included a shortcut version with store bought sauce.
Hubby’s note: For the record, anything is good when you fry it. Just ask the Chinese. (ducks feet anyone?) I don’t share my wife’s boredom for chicken. Especially when it’s on culinary steroids like this one is. This chicken is REALLY good. I can only guess that “Arrabiatta” is italian for “Kick-Ass”. I’m always the envy of my co-workers come lunch time as my delicious leftovers waft through the air. And this dish gets me more glances than usual.
Super Duper Spaghetti
About every three weeks, Pixie will turn to me and say “Mommy will you PLEASE make Mommy Spaghetti? PLEASE!” As if she’s a starved child who is fed sub-par food everyday of her life. So in my most dramatic four year old voice I respond with, “Oh Pixie! I would LOVE to make you spaghetti tonight.” So, I always have the items for my spaghetti on hand. Here we go!
Hubby’s note: Recurring theme…this meal is amazing! I LOVE this spaghetti and I don’t even like tomatoes. The only way it could get better is if she added some garlic…er…