Who doesn’t love mashed potatoes? No one. That’s who. But making them for a crowd can at times be a pain in the arse since you gotta get the dish all together right at the last minute. Thankfully, my girl Giada De Laurentiis totally has an amazing solution with her Baked Mashed Potatoes with Parmesan Cheese and Breadcrumbs from her cookbook, “Giada’s Family Dinners.” You can set it all up […]
Olive tapenade is a fab dish to make when you are having guests or need to make something to schlep to a gig offsite. Of course the fact that not everyone grooves on olives could jack up this plan. So make this if you really know your audience. Since the Jersey Girl comes from a bunch of Italianos, you can bet your bottom dollar that my fam digs the olive […]
Toasted pumpkin seeds are totally autumn yuminess. And, I’m totally not allergic to them. Yay! I keep the seasons simple: salt and pepper. But you can totally shake it up with cajun seasoning or oregano or make them sweet with cinnamon and sugar. I’m all about the classic savory. So, butter, salt and peppa it is. My style lets the true pumpkin seed shine. Your pumpkin may yield just a cup of seeds or […]
Super yay! My Chicken Marsala is EVERYTHING. I just started making this because The Husband and The Kiddo revealed that they do in fact enjoy a mushroom or two. They loved this dish very much. I think the sprig of rosemary really elevates the flavor. Do not omit that! Many marsala recipes involve cream, but mine does not and it is not missed. If you are serving with pasta, be […]
Silky smooth zucchini ribbons twirl with fettucine, spinach and basil in a light and luscious lemony spicy sauce. Yes, I bring you my Zucchini Fettucine. I am slightly obsessed with this dish. Make it! It’s so dreamy delish.
