My husband and I are planning to have a little makeover for the house. The twins’ bedroom wallpaper of flowers and bees have to go. They’re a bit older for those now. We planned it last year, but we got a bit busy with other things. We’re not the type of parents who will hire someone to do something that we both can do. In fact, when I found out I was pregnant, the two of us were the ones who decorated the nursery for the twins. A few nights ago, over the dinner of the tastiest Italian casserole recipe, we finally decided on our game plan.

This time, we wanted the wallpaper gone in the boys’ room. We planned to replace it with light blue paint. We also planned on replacing the beds of the twins as they are a bit worn out. Our sons had that phase wherein they just wanted to jump on their beds when the parents weren’t looking.

We were both so concentrated on our plans that we didn’t notice we almost finished the small baking dish of the Italian casserole. Okay, I only have our stomachs to blame for that.

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Quick Tip: If you are having troubles getting the entire casserole in a 3qt. baking dish, you might want to make 2 smaller ones and put one in the freezer.

Have you ever wanted pizza and chicken at the same time? I am a foodaholic, so I’m always craving weird combinations. One day, I had a hankering for chicken, cheese, and pepperoni (no, I wasn’t pregnant). I came across this recipe for pepperoni chicken and assumed that God had heard my prayers.

This is seriously one of the best versions of chicken cordon bleu I’ve ever had. It’s like eating a chicken pizza without the crust. My kids got a kick out of the pepperoni’s sitting on top of the chicken breasts. It doesn’t take much to amuse us lol. Try something new for dinner tonight and make this awesome meal. You’ll be glad you did!

Recipe courtesy of The Pioneer Woman.

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Quick Tip: I like to add a few basil leaves from my herb garden as a garnish to the top of this dish. It looks pretty and tastes great!

This one was just too good to pass by, I just had to share it! If you love Italian food as much as I do then stuffed shells are a must for any occasion. Stuffing options are endless, but I love this version I came across with spinach and ricotta. Sneaking in veggies without compromising flavor is a win-win in my book!

Super creamy with the perfect hint of a lemon-y tang, combined with a slightly crispy parmesan crust will take you on a tasty tour of Italy. This recipe bakes in a quick 20 minutes and serves enough for company. I know what’s for dinner tonight in my home!

Recipe and photo courtesy of 12 Tomatoes

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Quick Tip: Use a cookie press to fill the shells for quick preparation and little to no mess!

Did somebody say Stromboli?! Yes, yet another way to eat your pizza that is perfectly dippable! Make it as “homemade” as you’d like, or use store-bought ingredients for a short-cut version that’s just as scrumptious.

This Stromboli is a fantastic appetizer idea for your next get-together, or even a tasty lunch idea. It reheats well to take to work throughout the week, or make a double batch and freeze it for when you’re in a pinch. You can’t go wrong with Italian food and this Stromboli won’t disappoint!

Recipe and Image courtesy of My Turn For Us

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Quick Tip: Use half the dough for one stromboli, plastic wrap the other half and put in the fridge for a quick pizza another day!

Okay I know– Who doesn’t love a good carb-loaded pizza? Sometimes though, you just need to cut back. Maybe you just want all the flavor with a little less guilt? When that time comes, turn to this eggplant pizza that seriously cuts carbs but still has *most* of the goodies!

The good part about this “pizza” is that you can enjoy as many slices as you want! Using a large eggplant, fresh Galbani part-skim mozzarella and plum tomatoes, you can pull off an Italian dinner with a healthy twist.

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Fettuccine alfredo comes in many variations, but this creamy pasta wild mushroom fettuccine is so delicious you need to give it a try! Add some extras to your typical alfredo dish and turn ordinary into extraordinary.

The addition of sliced mushrooms, and frozen peas gives this dish a little color and flavor boost. A homemade alfredo sauce is a thousand times better than any jar sauce option. This recipe serves 6 and is ready in under an hour!

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Everyone loves a good cannoli, and what’s better than a good made-from-scratch batch?! Get the kids involved, or make a batch with your spouse for an evening of fun with a tasty reward!

Stuff the shells with a ricotta cheese filling and chocolate chips with a garnish of powdered sugar and maraschino cherries. This Sicilian dessert is so much better than the store-bought and is perfect for any get together. Put a little stash on the side, because these will disappear before your eyes!

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