I grew up with Creamsicle ice cream bars from the ice cream man and Orange Julius at the mall. Orange and vanilla are synonymous, so I’m excited to share this recipe my sister and I have been making for decades – it couldn’t be ...
Another dish I grew up on is my mom’s chili – Italian-style more or less. To be clear, this is not authentic, slow-cooked New Mexico or Texas style chili. Mom made it her way with homemade Tomato-Basil Sauce, lean ground beef and dark ...
Garlic Cheese Toast is basically deconstructed garlic bread or my mom’s version of it – a delicious reinforcement/side dish for pasta, meats, fish, soups and other one-pot meals. Dad had a thing for “crunchiness” and I think ...
Aglio e Olio is possibly the simplest traditional Italian pasta recipe. Italians and Italian-Americans love it and rely on it to fill their hunger gaps. I’m talking about a bowl of spaghetti tossed with fresh garlic and red pepper flakes ...
Chicken Picatta is a relatively quick cooking, elegant restaurant-style dish. It’s easy to make and one of my personal favorites. I’m always recommending it to friends who haven’t made it, for a change of pace. It’s totally ...
On a commercially driven day like Valentine’s, baking for someone you care about is an act of kindness straight from the heart. Aside from our first year together (when I bought my husband a leather wallet, and he got me chocolates), I try to make ...
My gosh, I’ve been making this soup for such a long time and never tire of it. My minestrone has always been a simple soup of vegetables, beans, and some pasta, and it tastes even better the next day after the flavors infuse. With that said, I ...
Resolutions aren’t my thing. By the time I get around to committing myself it’s almost February. This year I want to juice more, eat less sugar, do yoga everyday and take a real vacation. I’m already juicing, and winter is a good ...
It can be hard to find the perfect muffin. They vary considerably according to ingredients, and there’s the flavor and texture to consider. This recipe has evolved over the years to no butter and sugar (shown in the Variation). It’s ...
I think it only fitting to introduce this recipe in honor of my mother, Benedetta – Wednesday is her birthday (as well as mine). I strive to be as great a cook and more importantly the kind of person she was. Mom’s lasagna is our ...
