Lambrusco Peaches
There really is no recipe for this divine dessert. Seasonally ripe peaches floating and soaking in a pool of sparking light red wine. Lambrusco is a low alcohol wine, light and flavorful, perfect for picnics and alfresco summer dining. In winter months,…
“Everything Cookie” for Thank You Thursday
Like an Everything Bagel that is topped with a mix of everything, these cookies are filled with oatmeal, chocolate chips, peanut butter and M&Ms! I have seen some crazy cookies out there adding potato chips, pretzels, etc., etc., an intermingling…
Pepperoni Bread
As I have mentioned before, Friday night is pizza night at our house. Not usually for me these days, but a tradition I had with my children. Every now and then I switch it out to Pepperoni Bread. And the…
On Top of Spaghetti
Meatballs! I spent last Sunday making my sauce. Enough for Sunday dinner and extra to freeze. It won’t last long as I use it for so many dishes I prepare. I flavor my sauce with Italian sweet sausage, pork neck…
Tomato, Basil Mozzarella Tart with Pesto Crust
The classic tomato, basil and mozzarella baked in a pesto tart! I served this as an appetizer to a grilled steak dinner. Instead of cutting into wedges, I cut into squares as finger food serving it at room temperature. The pesto…
Chicken & Eggplant Cutlets with Caprese Topping
This dish is a medley of tastes and textures; a wonderful mix of warm and cold, healthy and light. With a minimum of prep work and my favorite method for making cutlets, I can enjoy this easily on a weeknight. …
Stuffed Artichokes
Over the weekend I saw these gorgeous artichokes at my Italian deli. Perfectly round, leaves close, soft green color. I decide on the dishes I will prepare for the week based on the meats, seafood, poultry and fresh veggies and…
Almond Biscotti
Baking biscotti ranks up there with my love of baking cheesecakes! Stop by my home any time for a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and you will find biscotti in my cookie jar! Being a crisp cookie,…
Roasted Red, White & Blue Potatoes with Pancetta & Gremolata
Gremolata is a finely mix of fresh parsley, garlic and lemon zest. I use this mixture to freshen up the taste of grilled chicken, steak or fish. I got the idea to top my roasted potatoes with the gremolata as…
Bourbon BBQ Ribs
There’s something wonderful about eating with your hands, picking up tender, messy ribs that literally fall off the bone and melt in your mouth. Compliment it with plenty of napkins, roasted red, white & blue potato salad and fresh corn…