An Italian Chopped Sandwich isn’t just a sandwich. It’s an experience. Once chopped, the meats, cheeses, vegetables, and giardiniera no longer stand alone. But the dressing? That’s where the real magic happens. Drizzled, the creamy Italian dressing winds throughout, turning each flavor note into a symphony. The result is everything you love about a great Italian deli in a single bite.
A little pesto, optional, adds to the flavor. Creamy Italian is drizzled over the top.
Hey Frugal Friends. It’s August, and back-to-school is coming up! If you have littles, it’s a busy time, but even if you don’t, a quick and easy budget skillet dinner can never be wrong. Creamy Beef and Shells hits all the marks.
Creamy Beef and Shells – don’t underestimate what a little Parm and Parsley can do!
I tried a few different Copycat Olive Garden Dressings over the years, until I finally went rogue and developed this one. First, a disclaimer: I know you can buy a bottled version at the store, but I’ve never tried it. I just don’t do commercial grocery store dressings. I have most of the ingredients in my cupboard, so it doesn’t make sense to me.
Copycat Olive Garden Dressing
Cheese Stuffed Italian Sausages have been all over the internet, with many variations. They all have something in common – the Italian Sausages are stuffed with string cheese – ooey, gooey mozzarella, then baked in marinara. – and every version I have tried has been amazing. This is my take on it.
Cheese Stuffed Italian Sausages – just out of the oven.
This Italian gnocchi skillet with Italian sausage, Swiss chard (or kale), and cherry tomatoes is proof that weeknight meals can be fast, fabulous, and frugal. Give it a shower of Parmesan when finished, and in under 30 minutes, you’ve got yourself a skillet bursting with flavors, textures, and just the right amount of indulgence.
Gnocchi with Italian Sausage, Swiss Chard, Cherry Toatoes