Sicilian Pizza
Sicilian pizza = family gatherings. It would not be a family gathering without including the Sicilian pizza, especially through the holidays. My mom would bake sheet after sheet pan of pizza to serve our hungry family, uncles, aunts and cousins. Grabbing…
Italian Fried Dough
Fried…dough…really? Just around the time when those healthy eating resolutions are starting to weigh heavy (no pun intended) and that strong willpower is beginning to weaken….ooh, I am so sorry. But just take a bite…a little bite….warm and soft with a sweet sugary kiss…
Caramelized Onions, Figs and Goat Cheese Panini
Caramelized onions, figs and goat cheese panini…messy good! I thought I was using up the last of my fresh figs only to find more at Trader Joe’s today… guess I’m not done yet with my fig craze! This quick panini was so…
Reuben Quesadilla with homemade thousand islands dressing
I’m all about classic recipes but sometimes I like to change things up a bit. Especially when I have a lot of leftovers and don’t want to keep repeating the same thing. I always start with the corned beef dinner,…
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.…
Grilled Eggplant, Fontina,Tomato and Arugula…Sandwich?
With the burger grilling season upon us I like to include some grilled veggie options for my veggie loving friends. I find it hard to call it a grilled “sandwich”. The eggplant slices do function as the “bread” but it’s…
Grilled Salmon and Brie Panini
Going away for a long weekend also means getting away from my kitchen. I spent this past weekend biking, walking, shopping and dining! Dining at interesting new places, finding the favorite spot the locals go to, feeling pampered with fabulous…
I’m Stuffed! Ciabatta Salad Sandwich
If asked for my preference as to how I like my pizza, it would be topped with a salad! Crisp, mixed greens mounted on a hot slice of pizza. I don’t often if ever eat it out this way, but…
Romeo and Juliet…Guava and Cheese Quesadilla
Recently I attended the ballet performance of Romeo and Juliet. Yes, the classic, timeless, tragic story of forbidden love. I love the ballet; it’s both magical and beautiful to watch the drama, emotion and passion expressed through dance by these…
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…