Al fresca dining or happy hour festivities or lounging by the pool all mean you need a fab snacky poof to go with that Prosecco or beer. That’s where my Caprese Flatbreads come in, and come in BIG! I find two-packs of flatbread by my grocery store’s bakery section. The rest of the primary ingredients: Mozzarella, grape tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic, balsamic, oregano and hot pepper flakes, I literally ALWAYS […]
Oh, if only I had known the savior that is Eggs in Purgatory as a young collegiate party animal. I suppose it is named as such because of the spicy nature of the sauce, but I like to think of its nurturing qualities when one feels like he or she is ready to enter the depths of hell due to one too many. And, you know. We’ve all been here. […]
Shrimp and Grits is one of my favorite dishes when we visit down South. Since travelling isn’t really in the cards these days, I thought we could take a culinary trip right from my kitchen in Jersey. I researched this dish from a few sources as it has so much history. I liked Bobby Deen’s tip to use Canadian bacon in lieu of regular bacon since it is a leaner […]
Easy recipes with lots of flavor. That’s what summer cooking is all about. And highlighting what’s in season, of course. This Spaghetti with Tomatoes, Black Olives, Garlic and Feta Cheese is ready in minutes. Tomatoes and parsley are the stars of the show, with the salty punch of black olives, capers and feta as the sidekicks. This dish is amazing on hot summer nights. Enjoy it with wine and some […]
If you are in need of some culinary indulgence, my Classic Braised Short Ribs are totally a must-do. The short ribs themselves are pretty pricey, but all the remaining ingredients in this dish are basics every home cook should have in their refrigerator or pantry. And of course, you can use your favorite wine no matter what the brand. The beauty of short ribs is that they can be presented […]
