Latest Recipes

Italian, Main, Pasta, Seafood

Shellfish and Spice are so Nice

Cavatelli with Spicy Shrimp and Crab Sauce is a fave of The Husband and Son. Inspired by the Cavatelli Franco served at Hammonton’s very own beloved Maplewood, this recipe can made right at home with simple ingredients. I do recommend ordering it at Maplewood whenever you get in there, but if you want a delish seafood extravaganza right at home, this recipe will be a total win for you! If […]

Appetizers, Meat, Party Food, Snacks

A Kick of Kielbasa

I made the Barefoot Contessa’s Kielbasa with Mustard Dip from her Modern Comfort Food cookbook last year for our family of three super chill Super Bowl festivities. And, the fellas said to do it again this year. My guys like a deep dark sear on many eats, so I did my kielbasa in a cast iron skillet. I did not use as much olive oil as the Barefoot Contessa calls […]

Appetizers, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Vegetarian

Judy’s Blue Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms

In my humble opinion, the best party foods come from a time long long ago. Take the stuffed mushroom. These party bites surged in popularity in the United States in the 1940s and 1950s thanks to Italian immigrants who love a stuffed veg. Judy’s Blue Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms were a staple on my mom’s party spreads. They require few ingredients, and they can be made ahead – which I always […]

Italian, Main, Meat

Short Ribs over Rigatoni

My Short Ribs over Rigatoni is a next-level Sunday dinner recipe. Cooked slow and low, the sauce tastes better the longer it sits. You can even make it the day before serving, which is always my kinda plan.

American, Breakfast

Cheesy Scrambled Eggs

I make my Cheesy Scrambled Eggs at least once a week for a solo lunch or for my son. They are so luxurious and satisfying. For about five years now, I have been making them for our Family Fantasy Football Draft. Now, this event features at least a crowd of 10 so I’m sharing with you how to make them for your next big brunch. The process to make the […]