It’s been a while, but I’ve been away, in Italy – Florence, Montepulciano, La Spezia, Genoa, Pienza, Cinque Terre and Rome (there were others but that would be bragging :)). Many were day trips and some, well “port” trips?! And really, how much could you see in a couple of hours on land?! But you [...]
You need to know how to make a good biscuit. There are tons of recipes out there but this is a lovely tasty and versatile recipe. In other words, if you can make this, it can be an accompaniment to a soup, a dish with gravy/sauce, a breakfast addition – well you get the idea. [...]
Bagna Cauda is a wonderful Italian dip. It literally translates to "hot bath", and was used to dip vegetables in. It comes together in minutes and this is another application for the dip. The stars of this show are anchovies, garlic and a tremendous supporting role by olive oil. Even if you don’t like anchovies, this [...]
I originally posted this blog in 2015, but it lent itself so well to this section that I updated some of the Substitutions and Alterations. This is not only good for you but so versatile. I used cremini mushrooms but really any type will do. The secret – not really, is to sear the mushrooms [...]
Another delicious and really satisfying one dish meal! Make sure there are no cell phone cameras around to catch the expressions on your face as you devour this meal, you may end up as a meme someplace. When you are done with the fish and veggies, grab a bread stick and go at it – [...]
Spoil yourself and plate the meal. You eat with your eyes first and you worked hard today! Enjoy the meal! For this recipe you will need the following ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breast (buy these in bulk packages, usually 8-9 per package, and freeze in individual meal portions i.e. if cooking for [...]
I’ve been asked – a lot, by my 20/30 something kids, nieces, nephews and their friends, to put together some simple recipes with a few ingredients that can be made in 30 minutes, give or take a few. It must take little effort and it must come together easily, be nutritious and delicious. Tall order [...]
Sometimes you come across a recipe which makes perfect sense and makes you think “why didn’t I do that?” This is one of those recipes. Imagine meatloaf – not the kind from a cafeteria, but the kind you make at home. Real comfort food, really delicious, moist, and flavorful – you get the idea. Now [...]
I know it's been a while since my last post, just getting into the summer mode. You know, I love summertime! The heat – just like my food, the hotter the better! The green (okay sometimes brown) grass, blooming (okay sometimes drooping) flowers, birds (and those darn squirrels that keep eating all their food) at [...]
I was watching Jaime Oliver on TV the other day and he was making this wonderful potato crust shepherd’s pie, loved it! Simple beautiful comfort food that I just had to try making. It worked and tasted awesome! Now I know what you are thinking. He says everything tastes awesome, but really, it was. I [...]
