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Hi there! I’m Chrissy, and welcome to Stick a Fork in It. My passion is creating classic, comforting meals from scratch – no fancy ingredients or complicated techniques here! -
Author Archives: Chrissy
Jun 2012How To: Make Homemade Pasta
I’ve mentioned before that growing up, Sunday afternoons always meant spaghetti at Grandma and Grandpa’s with my Grandma’s famous sauce. Now, if you’re going to spend all day simmering spaghetti sauce, there is no way you go just throw it … Continue reading
Posted in How To, Italian, Pantry Staples, Pasta
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Jun 2012Pesto Chicken Stuffed Shells
It’s no secret that I love any type of pasta, and when you stuff pasta with lots of tasty components, it’s an automatic home-run in my book. While I’m normally one just to default to my favorite mariana sauce, every once … Continue reading
Posted in Freezer Friendly, Main Dish, Pasta
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May 2012Foodbuzz 24×24: Mangia! An Italian Feast
Ask anyone who is Italian, and they’ll tell you that their culture revolves around food. Growing up, Sunday afternoons meant a big pot of sauce on the stove, homemade Italian bread in the oven, and fresh pasta being cranked through … Continue reading
Posted in Italian, Parties & Entertaining
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May 2012Funfetti Cookie Sandwiches
Since I was a little girl, funfetti has always been a favorite cake flavor of mine. I’m not even sure that it really qualifies as a flavor, since it’s essentially just white cake with sprinkles mixed in. Either way, it’s … Continue reading
Posted in Cookies
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May 2012Creamy Taco Mac
People who write food blogs, tend to also read food blogs, and therefore popular recipes spread like wild-fire across the food blog community. Before you know it, you’ve seen a cake pop and oreo truffle on every food blog. About a year … Continue reading
Posted in Beef, Main Dish, Mexican
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May 2012Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream
On the outside, my mom and I look nothing alike. She’s an olive-skinned, dark-haired Italian, while I’m the spitting image of my dad’s sisters with my light skin, light brown hair and green eyes. Personality wise, we’re not such a match either. I tend to … Continue reading
Posted in Chocolate, Ice Cream & Frozen Treats, Peanut Butter
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May 2012Browned Butter Sugar Cookies
For some reason, browned butter always intimidated me. That was, until I actually made it and realized how easy it was to make! All you’re doing is heating up the butter until it reaches the point to where it browns, and … Continue reading
May 2012Chicken with Mustard Cream Sauce
I’m always on the hunt for quick, simple chicken dishes that can be made with ingredients that I typically keep on hand. This dish fits the bill perfectly, and is perfect for those nights when you have nothing planned for … Continue reading
Posted in Chicken, Healthy, Main Dish
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May 2012Tomato and Basil Bruschetta
When it comes to cooking, sometimes less is more. Bruschetta is a perfect example of this. You don’t need a ton of ingredients or complicated cooking processes to make a phenomenal appetizer – just a few ingredients and a sharp knife. The simplicity … Continue reading
Posted in Appetizer, Italian
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May 2012Cold Veggie Pizza
If you’re looking for a different spin on a veggie platter for your next party, look no further than this veggie pizza. It’s a great appetizer, because it is served cold or at warm temperature, so you don’t have to … Continue reading
Posted in Appetizer, Pizza, Veggies
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