Latest Recipes

Italian, Pasta, Vegetarian

Vegetarian Vibes: Mushroom Ragu

My Mushroom Ragu is fabulous for a meat free dinner that comes together quickly. It can also be served as a side to whatever chicken, meat or fish you love. I recently served my ragu over orecchiette, but it’s also fab over fettuccine or polenta. I love using baby bella mushrooms, but feel free to use whatever shroom you groove on. If you do not have marsala on hand, red […]

Pasta, Side Dish

Mac and Cheese

Mac and Cheese can be made in so many ways. This is my tried and true favorite. It’s not overly cheesy or weighted down. It goes great with just about everything. You can make it ahead and easily reheat before serving. Feel free to change up your cheeses if you like.

Appetizers, Side Dish

Feeling Hot Hot Hot

Stuffed Long Hots are not for the faint of heart or taste buds. I stuff mine with shredded mozzarella, minced garlic and prosciutto. Roast for about 25 minutes and you have a summer side that is a sure fire hit, especially with those who have a hankering for spicy eats.

Appetizers, Vegetarian

Marinated Olives

We totally love olives up in here, but The Husband, Son and Moi all find that store-bought olive salads are tres salty. And we don’t really dig that. Soooooo, I’ve been making marinated olives all summer long. This recipe can be tweaked to fit your own tastes. It goes big with garlic, lemon and parsley. The toasted fennel seeds give it a Spanish feel. I could see oregano working really […]

Side Dish, Vegetables

Scalloped Potato Gratin

We live in a world in which carbs are made of evil. Especially the lowly potato. Layered in cream and cheese. Soooooooo, if you are one to live in sin, you MUST rock out the fabulous fabulous fabulous Scalloped Potatoes Gratin. The recipe comes from Tyler Florence. It is perfection! I slice my potatoes with my good ole Cuisinart Food Processor using the slicer attachment. If you don’t have such […]