Sometimes a simple classic is all you need. Recently, The Husband requested Grilled Chicken Caesar. No problemo, Husband. I like having this at home because you can control the amounts. In restaurants, it’s often drenched and who knows where the dressing came from. I use Lidia Bastianich’s Caesar Salad Dressing […]
Oh, ok. Butter is a bit magical in a tomato sauce. Here is Pomodoro Sauce from Rachael Ray’s “Everyone is Italian on Sunday.” When I read the recipe, it seemed really interesting to me as it includes ingredients I never ever use in my marinara: butter and a cheese rind. […]
Easy pasta recipes are my fave. Especially when you can use up delish homemade pesto. This silky smooth pesto sauce has a touch of cream or half and half. The grape tomatoes add a pop of color and spinach is just a power food, so I put some in as […]
My family has always made pesto – a tasty puree featuring basil – without nuts. This is good news for me, since I’ve been deathly allergic to nuts since early childhood. I’m sharing with you the way my family does it since your basil plants may be bursting with gorgeous leaves […]
Caponata is summer simmering in a pot. This appetizer of Sicilian origin features eggplant and many other fave summer veg such as zucchini and peppers. This dish is meant to be served at room temp, and it tastes better the longer the flavors have to blend together. So, it’s a […]
