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My mom first made a version of this years ago and it has always been a hit at parties and barbecues ever since. I modified it a bit to suit my [...]
May 18, 2015
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I love this soup in the fall and winter. To make it right, it will take some oven time for the squash. If you don’t have the time, the [...]
November 26, 2014
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Most of you do not know this, in October, I tried out for the Fox Channel “Master Chef” home cooks cooking competition. While, I [...]
November 25, 2014
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I saw in a magazine that if you roast or sauté radishes they lose their bitterness. I never use radishes much because I am not a huge fan and I [...]
May 6, 2014
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Spring is finally upon us (lets hope), and a beautiful bright green soup with fresh herbs is very appealing and delicious! finally being able to [...]
April 22, 2014
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Isn’t all bread smeared with a mixture of garlic and butter the best ever? Well, you would think so. However, I used to think I made great [...]
January 20, 2014
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I went to a family friend’s house for Christmas dinner this year. Everything was excellent, but what stood out for me was the salad [...]
January 12, 2014
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I have many ideas for tomato sauces, as they are many opportunities to use them and I have different ingredients on hand at any given time. Below [...]
November 12, 2013
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This year has been a long growing season for tomatoes, but alas the weather is turning colder (at least in the north-east). It is time to pluck [...]
October 27, 2013
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Summer is upon us and family and friends looking to come and spend the weekend with you. What do you do that is fast and simple so everyone is [...]
June 18, 2013
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A wonderful woman whom I met at a fun food event in NYC recently, forwarded me this classic Italian recipe. This would be a great dish to bring [...]
June 4, 2013
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Maybe I was just really hungry, but I ate two and did not stop to talk or anything until they were gone. Summer and Lobster season is [...]
May 21, 2013
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I love cheese. I love cheese that is melted and is great with bread, warm pretzles, chips, etc.. So when you dip, a nice long string extends from [...]
May 7, 2013
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This is a one pot dish (unless you serve with pasta, then it’s a two pot dish) that is sooo good. Everyone I have made it for really likes [...]
April 9, 2013
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Run out of taco, fajita, or other Mexican seasoning packets? look no further, the two seasoning mixtures below will replace those in no time. Why [...]
February 11, 2013
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Sure, you can buy this off the shelf at the super market, but when I do that, I always find myself adding more ingredients. So to save me time [...]
February 11, 2013
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Do you really need to add seasoning to fresh salsa ingredients? Well, no, but I love how the flavors below elevate the taste. And not just for [...]
February 11, 2013
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This is good for a rub on salmon and white fish or mixed with flour/breadcrumbs for a fish fry coating. Extra can be stored in an air-tight [...]
February 11, 2013
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This is meant to mix up so it is on hand to change-up the seasoning for your easy week night dinners. This is a great base for a salad [...]
February 11, 2013
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This is a easy blend to make and does not contain salt, as it is expected to be used with Soy Sauce or other sauces that may already contain [...]
February 11, 2013
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Some of the ingredients in the list may not be readily available at your supermarket, they can be purchased online at Amazon, or I also listed [...]
February 10, 2013
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This is a continuation of my tour through my Spice Cabinet. This one is a pretty generic blend of seasoning that can be used in all kids of [...]
February 9, 2013
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I have a pantry full of dried herbs and spices, and certain dishes I make often I use the same spices but then my counter is cluttered with spice [...]
February 9, 2013
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I have my deck garden and plant a few different hot pepper plants for my son. He loves spicy foods. Habenaros and Jalapeños love the location on [...]
August 25, 2012
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I was making a nice early dinner/ late lunch for Mother’s day. I saw something similar to this as a tart, and I thought – what a great [...]
July 31, 2012