Tag: garlic

Side Dish, Vegetables

Mommom Sacco’s String Beans

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Holidays are all about tradition. Especially with the food. That’s why my Mommom Sacco’s amazing string beans are always on my table, especially at Thanksgiving. This dish requires very few ingredients. Beans, a small potato, garlic and oil and voila – magic happens. That’s really how it was with everything […]

Main, Mexican

Citrus Mexican Chicken

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Made with fresh zest and juice from orange and lime, the marinade is packed with flavor. I grill the chicken so it cooks quickly! Serve with rice, beans, shredded lettuce, salsas and shredded cheese if you desire. Look at those colors! You can totally use the chicken it to fill […]

Baking, Italian, Main

Pizza Night

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 Homemade pizza night is popular at my house. You gotta have a classic in your bag of tricks such as Margherita style. Just some mozzarella, fresh tomatoes, garlic and basil. This is as fresh and pure as it gets. My tips for making Margherita pizza are as follows: Remember to […]

Mexican, Side Dish, Vegetarian

Black Beans

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My Black Beans are the perfect side for any Mexican Night. Feel free to make them ahead and reheat before you get your meal or party started!

Italian, Main, Pasta, Sauce

Pomodoro Sauce, Baby!

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Oh, ok. Butter is a bit magical in a tomato sauce.  Here is Pomodoro Sauce from Rachael Ray’s “Everyone is Italian on Sunday.” When I read the recipe, it seemed really interesting to me as it includes ingredients I never ever use in my marinara: butter and a cheese rind. […]