Shrimp Scampi is a fave of my son when we go out to eat, but it’s so easy to make at home we enjoy it here all the time as well. I keep a bag of shrimp in the freezer frequently, and lemons, garlic, white wine and fresh parsley are usually hanging around in my kitchen. So this dish is an easy breezy one to whip up. If using frozen […]
Lobster tails can seem super intimidating to cook at home, but they actually couldn’t be easier. I find lobster such a special dish, especially when going out to dinner. To me, it symbolizes elegance and decadence! It’s so nice – and much more affordable – to know how to make them at home. The garlic butter is a must as well as a sprinkle of parsley right before serving. I […]
Zucchini is in full bloom currently in the Garden State. I love to showcase this amazing veg in this super fabulous Zucchini and Goat Cheese Tart by Ina Garten. This dough comes together so easily, and even if you are a novice at pie baking, I urge you to give it a try. If the dough tears, just push it back together. No one knows! This recipe involves multiple steps […]
A weird thing has occurred: I’ve lost my sweet tooth. Oh, the irony. A baker who eats one bite of dessert. It’s true, dear readers. As I’ve grown up, my desire for sugar has diminished. Good for the waist line, and even better for my friends and family who get all of my baked goods for themselves. So, these Peach Cobbler Cookies are wonderful for peeps like me: Those who […]
Any recipe that calls for assembly line prep, make-ahead possibilities, and easy cleanup gets me every time. Salmon Baked in Foil has all of those attributes. I’ve made this on a few occasions and it is always a hit with my family of three. I love how dinner is cooked all nice and neat in a packet of foil. Order in a world of chaos is always a fab thing, […]
