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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
