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 …
Wild Mushroom and Garlic Chicken
This dish is another quick and simple one to prepare….great for a quick weeknight dinner after a long day of work. This easy fall-inspired dish can …
Fall Comforts: Simple Lentil Spinach Soup
Fall has arrived! Chilly, sweater snuggling weather is finally here after a very hot, dry summer here in the East. Although I dread the days …
Wild Mushroom and Chicken Risotto
With the weather turning to fall, we were in the mood for a woodsy mushroom risotto last evening. The thought of the creamy rice melding …