Linguine with Clam Sauce
Every now and then I like to post a classic recipe for my daughter. It’s found in almost every Italian restaurant. A dish that can be easily pulled together on a week night when hosting a few friends or a…
Roasted Chicken with Rosemary Carmelized Onions, Tomatoes and Olives
Sunday dinners are no longer what they use to be for me growing up. Big family mid-afternoon meals beginning at 2pm, the smell of sauce bubbling away as pasta was always on the menu. Veggie sides and meats would vary…
Pasta with Roasted Cauliflower, Sun-dried Tomatoes and Olives
Roasting veggies is one of my favorite ways to enjoy my veggies and I will roast all types of veggies, even Kale! Roasting brings out a unique nutty and crispy taste and texture. I am totally pleased and satisfied to…
Corned Beef Hash
There may be only two or three people in my home on a daily basis, but I always seem to cook for a crowd! Anyone stopping in can always find a meal or two ready to go and my son…
City Chicken
This recipe goes back to my childhood and I had to actually do a bit of research to determine where this really originated. It was in my mother’s recipe book, handwritten with a vague listing of ingredient portions and brief…
Chicken Cordon Bleu Hoagie
I really love my foodie friends. Friends who get excited about tasting a new dish, finding a cool recipe and wanting to share their ideas to creative something amazing. I share a certain connection with those friends having that passion…
1770 House Meatloaf
I saw Ina Garten make this meatloaf awhile back and made a mental note to try it out. It was tagged the Best Meatloaf I Ever Had, so obviously I had to test this out for myself! I liked that…
Teriyaki Chicken Wings
I spent a wonderful weekend visiting my daughter in Naples….Florida that is, not Italy, but just as nice cuz it was more about being with her than anything else! Yes, I miss my little girl, now the big girl so…
Grilled Pork Chops with Peck Seasoning and Charred Peppers
I have a secret infatuation with Michael Chiarello. His smile warms me over and I could simply listen to him talk about food for days. In fact, I’d just give up cooking and let him take over my kitchen so…
Chicken with Grapes and Baked Rice
When I was in my 20’s this was one of my first guest worthy dinners I proudly made many times! I remember well the woman I worked with that gave me both of these recipes when I was looking to make…