Baked Spaghetti Squash with Spinach, Ricotta and Gorgonzola
Ever since I discovered the magic of spaghetti squash many years back it has been a favorite veggie for its versatility and neutral, mild taste. I love mostly to substitute it for pasta when I want to avoid carbs and…
Country Style Pork Ribs in Italian Sauce
I am not a “slow cooker” gal. I own a crockpot but it’s used for specific dishes. Those that add a bit of convenience to my life; such as making stock when I don’t have the time to stay in…
Standing Rib Roast
We celebrated our first Christmas in Florida this year. We have traveled up to Ohio every holiday season to be with our family, face the chilling cold and see the snow fall so pretty from inside the warmth of my…
Chicken Francese
This is one of those classic dishes of sauteed chicken cutlets in a sauce. There is Chicken Francese, Chicken Piccata and Chicken Marsala, not to mention or leave out alla Carciofini (with artichokes and one of my favorites!) This dish…
Cooking…and drinking with wine
White wine that is, and if there is one recipe to make, it’s this soup! An infused broth of bay leaves, thyme, carrots and onions, vegetable broth and crisp white wine. I saw a couple of recipes on a White…
Meatballs in Tarragon Mustard Sauce
These are truly melt in your mouth, flavorful meatballs! Tender ground veal gently simmered in a beef broth and then bathed to perfection in a simmering tarragon mustard sauce. Meatballs have become so popular, as fun to me as creating…
Tuscan Pork Ribs
This time of the year makes me want to cook long and slow dishes. Comfort food cooking in my kitchen fills my home with savory aromas and makes anyone stopping by instantly hungry. My son is not particularly fond of…
Gina’s Surprise Visit and Dinner
Now into the second week of my cleanse and halfway through the 21 days! I can honestly report that my meals have been satisfying and filling. I still have a long list of dishes I would like to prepare. And…
Pork Schnitzel
German/ Austrian food reminds me of the fall. Maybe because Oktoberfest is held from mid September to early October and maybe because the food is heartier, warm, comforting. Wiener Schnitzel made from either veal, pork or chicken, warm German potato salad, German sausages…
Turkey Meatballs with Sweet and Sour Sauce
I spent two days visiting my daughter at college. It is so amazing to see my little girl living on her own, so organized and responsible! I am so proud of her! I still can’t help wanting to take care…