Inspiring People to Cook Again
I want to share a simple appetizer recipe with you that my friend Rudy calls his Famous Italian Hot Pepper Cream Sauce. I enjoyed this recipe when I traveled this Summer to New Jersey to break bread, enjoy wine, share old memories and create new ones […]
Puttanesca (literally “whore’s style spaghetti” in Italian) is a simple pasta sauce that has been around for centuries and became popular in Italy for being made by the ladies of the evening. Who knew? I first learned of this translation from Luca, an impossibly attractive Italian […]
Italian Chicken Panini is one of my kid’s favorite sandwiches. The salty taste of the prosciutto goes so well with the melted mozzarella. Have you ever wanted to make these Panini’s at home like you see in magazines or have had at a great bistro café […]
Pasta salad is the perfect dish to bring to a potluck dinner or an outdoor BBQ. My mother in law’s recipe is always a hit. My mother-in-law Judie was a great cook. She was famous for making simple and delicious home-cooked meals like pot roast, […]
Not your typical BBQ – Grilled Italian Pizza! Grilled Pizza is so easy to make. You don’t need a fancy oven or even stones to make a delicious grilled Italian pizza. Pillsbury® refrigerated classic pizza crust, some simple ingredients and a BBQ is all it […]
When I was a teenager, this was one of the first soups I ever made. It’s so easy and since I’m a soup lover, this is comfort food for me. I wasn’t feeling well last week, so I made this for myself. It reminded me […]
Pasta and broccoli is a delicious vegetarian dish that reminds me of being a kid. My mom was a busy workingwoman like most of us today, so this was a simple meal she could whip up after a day at work. I love the rich […]
Chicken Cacciatore is one of my all time favorite Italian dishes. I love the rich flavor of the sauce served over rice. I also like this dish because it is so versatile. See my cook’s notes for all of the various ways to shake up […]