Shrimp, Spinach and Sun-dried Tomato Risotto
Ahhh, Saturday night dinner after a long business trip. I so prefer to stay in and spend time preparing a delicious dinner over a great bottle …
World Nutella Day 2011!! Espresso-coated Nutella Cake Balls with Sea Salt
World Nutella Day 2011 is finally here!! I have been plotting this recipe for a few weeks…..nutella, dark chocolate, espresso AND sea salt in one …
Portuguese-inspired Pork and Clam Stew
A magical but short trip to Portugal this past month inspired me to mix up this pork and clam medley for dinner last eve. After …
Roasted Tomato Soup with Pancetta
Nothing soothes the soul more than a steaming bowl of zuppa! After a long week of travel coupled with the coldest of winter days, it …
Pasta with Cauliflower, Pancetta and Anchovies
Another cold and snowy week here in Pennsylvania! But alas, I know spring is around the corner because my gardening catalogs have begun to arrive …
Roast Chicken With Fennel
There are big beautiful bulbs of fennel in the grocery store right now and it prompted me to go hunting for a winter time recipe. …
Victor’s Spaghetti alla Carbonara
Victor (left) and Jay, Italy 2010 A special treat for me is our trips to New York City to visit with our dear friend, Victor. Victor is in …
Lemon and Prosciutto Stuffed Pork Loin
Stuffed pork loin is a magical way to dress up the otherwise inexpensive but boring pork loin. Pork loins have become as dry as turkey …
Perfecting Pizzelles
Ahhh, warm holiday memories that bring a smile to my face….my brother and I standing over the pizzelle maker for hours on end while Mom made pizzelles for …
Sunday Fireside Dinner: Sweet Sausage and Broccoli Rabe with Potatoes
Baby, its cold outside!! Wow – winter is here!!! Time for a cozy Sunday night next to a blazing fire. And this calls for some …
Linguine piccanti con polpo e olive: Spicy linguine with octopus and olives
Octopus is so easy to find, it’s too bad people don’t cook with it more. You can buy it fresh at fish stores or frozen …
Sundried Tomato Topped Roasted Salmon with Lentils
Oh my – how I have missed you guys! I haven’t posted in a month!!! Work has left me circling the globe and little time for my food loving …