Posts by: Rosey
Ever get in a rut with salad…making the same thing all the time? Not to say there’s anything wrong with a green salad, but face it, there are so many good ones to make if you plan ahead. This year I’ve come around, resurrecting and ...
Mascarpone is known as Italian cream cheese, and one of the key ingredients in the Italian dessert cake, tiramisu. It’s smooth, creamy and buttery, unlike tangy American cream cheese – and is made homemade very easily. By definition, ...
My version of this classic Italian dessert cake is like a fancy version of strawberry shortcake. There’s no cooking or baking involved, and it’s a cinch to make. A mascarpone-whipped cream filling is laced with orange liqueur…then ...
It’s Cinco de Mayo and we’re having enchiladas, with red sauce. My husband is a tennis pro, works 6 days a week/5 late evenings, doesn’t eat dinner accept for power bars (to keep him going). On weekends, I ask him what he fancies ...
I always start my weekday mornings nutritiously. My stomach can’t handle sugary sweets like donuts or pastry in the AM…I guess that’s a good thing. Love eggs…and usually reserve them for the weekend. That’s when a ...
It’s been a tragic week filled with sorrow. For me personally, a reminder that life is precious and not be taken for granted. And to stay grateful. We all need to eat, so onward to some comfort food…homemade bread. There’s nothing ...
Broccoli isn’t boring where I come from. With minimal effort this simple aromatic side dish (mom used to make us) has a fabulous way of rounding out a dinner menu. I like that you can find it fresh year round. The florets are steamed just ...
I have a lifelong affinity for New York-style pizza; the unforgettable street slice…known for its thin, wide, foldable crust topped with mozzarella cheese and marinara sauce. I was born in the Bronx (that must be the reason), but grew up in ...
Who doesn’t need a weeknight entree that’s ridiculously quick and easy? This is one of ours and you can serve it with just about anything. Bread crumbs, Romano cheese, parsley and garlic…pop up in many of my family’s Southern ...
With Easter about a week away…I’m thinking oh boy, it’s just about time for my mom’s scalloped potatoes. It’s no secret Italians love potatoes, and this is a family tradition I always celebrate. One thing I love ...
