You can never have too many pasta recipes. Do you feel me? Rigatoni All’Amatriciana was a hit in my house. Pancetta sizzles up in a pan, followed by onions, red pepper and garlic. Add tomatoes and simmer for about 20 minutes and dinner is basically done. Sometimes a big bowl of pasta is just right. In my opinion, that’s all the time! Traditionally, amatriciana sauce is served with bucatini – […]
One of the benefits of my insomnia is that I dream colossal epic dreams that I remember quite vividly upon waking up no less than three times per night usually over a 6-to-7 hour rest, if you can call it that. Tossing and turning to settle; craving water; trying to find zen after crazy adrenaline triggered by copious amounts of asthma meds; dozing in and out; waking up to use […]
This is the time of year people start thinking about their showstopping party aps for the Super Bowl. Ok, well maybe not everybody. But the Jersey Girl totally does. I mean honestly, the only thing I care about during the Super Bowl is the food and the half-time show. Marinated Mozzarella is my go-to. I’ve been making this literally for a million years. Well, maybe 15, but ….same thing! I […]
I keep reading on the Facebook about people eating poorly during the quarantine. While I’m all about a little indulgence here or there, I do know that eating healthy and well and colorful just makes us feel better inside. And this is a time in the world that we all need to feel good to keep it all going safe and sound. So, I came up with this Spinach Chickpea […]
Muffins are one of the easiest of baking tasks, in my humble opinion. For one, you don’t need a mixer. You just whisk things and use a wooden spoon. You just need one mixing bowl. There’s no icing involved. And they often utilize fresh ingredients of the season. Which is why, June and July are totally the months that you should be whipping up fabulous blueberry muffins. I go tried […]
