Fresh Tomato and Basil Spaghetti with Ricotta Salata
If I told you I make this at least once a week through the summer months, would you think I was kidding? I kid you not. This to me is summer on a plate. My memories of garden fresh tomato…
Eggplant, Mozzarello and Arugula Muffuletta with Sundried Tomato Dressing
Lazy summer weekends require just a little bit of advanced planning to fall into place perfectly. I may want to relax and enjoy my weekends, but I also want to have great tasting, good meals to enjoy at my leisure.…
Peanut Butter Lovers Cheesecake
There are times when the oven must be turned on. Birthdays are one of those times. Birthdays don’t care that it’s 98 degrees outside; the celebration must go on. And I hear you all, buy a cake! Well, no…I simply…
Zucchini Pancakes
When I was little zucchini was not my favorite veggie. In fact, it was never on my dinner plate, no way. It seemed like my mother would come up with so many different ways to sneak in prepare zucchini. She…
Fresh Tomato, Garlic and Herb Chicken Wings
This summer’s heat has been truly draining! I’ve never been one to complain about hot weather as the years spent up North with the cold and snow have made me love and appreciate every hot and humid day here! I…
Limoncello Biscotti and True Love
Light, crisp, lemony sunshine, these Limoncello Biscotti are just perfect for serving with my Chilled Berry and Prosecco Soup or a simple glass of white wine. Because I reduce the sugar in the recipe, I enjoy these for breakfast with my espresso…
Leaning Tower of Eggplant
I’m a big fan of the caprese salad in every way it’s presented. From uniform overlapping slices or stacked like an Italian flag, to a jumble of tiny mozzarella balls and cherry tomatoes or roughly rustic chopped. Summer is the…
Grilled Polenta with Zucchini and Goat Cheese
The versatility of polenta is endless and why it ends up in so many of my dishes. Made creamy and soft, it’s a wonderful side to meat or fish, swirling in different herbs, cheeses or veggies to compliment the dish, or…
Chilled Mixed Berry and Prosecco Soup
Temperatures this summer have been hot! Heavy meals are completely off my menu plans and my guests are not complaining when lighter entrées are served. Even my desserts are lighter; simple fruit based sweets. I’m all about fresh tasting and…
Eggs in Purgatory, but tastes like heaven
Pairing tomato sauce with eggs may seem like an unlikely flavor combination. To me, it’s heavenly. My Sicilian father would make a variety of egg dishes; fried peppers and eggs, spinach and eggs, meatloaf with eggs; basically frittatas using freshly…