Italian Meat-Stuffed Fried Olives are divine, delicious delicacies. They are one of the best appetizers I have ever put in my mouth. In Italy, they are a traditional family dish, that is often made by the entire family, and which are served at celebrations, parties, and family get-togethers in the Marche region, where they are …
I just got back from Italy, where I learned how to make fried pizzelle. Pizzelle are a deep fried pizza dish from Naples, Italy. I learned how to make pizzelle at a private cooking class at Daniela’s Cooking School in Rome. Attending Daniela’s class was one of the absolute highlights of my trip to Italy. It was …
This Easy Walleye Meunière Recipe with browned butter and lemon is a FABULOUS recipe for either a weeknight meal, or for entertaining – if you feel like you can bear to to share some of your precious fish with company. (It’s very hard to find a friend who rates sharing this fish with. You’re going …
This Key Lime Pie with Shortbread Crust recipe is lusciously creamy, yet light and refreshing. Best of all, it’s easy to make. It’s distinctive from most recipes, because the crust is made from shortbread, rather than graham crackers. This shortbread crust is the same crust I use in my blueberry cheesecake: it’s the crust that …
Jalapeño Cilantro Grilled Pork Chops are delicious enough to serve to company, but easy enough for a weeknight. The flavor profile is fresh, and ever-so-slightly sweet. They are NOT your typical grilled pork chop. And the jalapeño shallot relish lets you bump up the heat level, to whatever level meets your personal heat preference. You …
You’ve perhaps heard of the legendary excellence of Jordan Marsh’s blueberry muffins, but THIS recipe makes the outlandish claim of being BETTER than Jordan Marsh blueberry muffins. Well, that’s quite a claim…but as I often say: it ain’t braggin’ if it’s true. My Search for the Best Blueberry Muffin Recipe I’m a blueberry lover. If …
Interested in learning about feeding your dog raw dog food? You’ve come to the right place! TruDog has designated the month of August as RAWgust! This RAWgust, TruDog is celebrating and educating us about the benefits of feeding your dog raw. Isn’t Feeding Your Dog Raw a Lot of Extra Effort? It’s really not, with …
Looking for a Homemade Pasta Recipe to use with your KitchenAid Mixer and its Pasta Attachment? You’ve come to the right place. I like this recipe because it uses a few more egg yolks than many recipes I’ve seen, giving it a rich golden color, and a silky texture once it’s cooked. Do I Have …
Savory Summer Squash Pie is the delicious answer to the question of “what to do with all those zucchini and summer squash” that are lying despondently on your kitchen counter. I used to make this dish a lot when we first got married. My mother-in-law would give me zucchini and yellow squash from her garden, …
I love a good summer pizza, but this pizza, my Peach Ricotta and Prosciutto Pizza with Rosemary Balsamic Reduction may be the best pizza I’ve ever made in my life! Or had. Wow, its just like I have ordered a pizza delivery from a famous pizza store. I love my own homemade …
This recipe for the perfect Pasta Alla Norma utilizes the process of roasting to bring glorious sweet caramelized flavor to the eggplants and tomatoes you’ll use to make it. It’s kind of a genius way to bump up the flavor through the actual cooking process you’ve chosen. Where Did the Name Pasta Alla Norma Come …
This post on how to make your own homemade bacon will explain to you the process of making bacon. I’ll teach you how to cure and smoke your own bacon. And you won’t believe how much better homemade bacon is than store bought bacon! You’ll learn the type of meat you’ll need, and I’ll share …
Gingery Balsamic Grilled Chicken Thighs with Grilled Peaches are luscious, beautiful, and easy to prepare. They’re impressive enough to feed any company coming over for dinner, as well. Best of all, in these difficult economic times, they’re affordable, too! I found this recipe in the cooking section of the New York Times. The original recipe …
I’ve never done a post about knives before, but when Sur La Table has a sale on Zwilling J.A. Henckels 4 star knives, I just had to let you know. I love, love, love their knives. They feel so good in your hand! Looking For Some Great Deals? Some of you may have heard that …
Coffee Cake with Cherries, Pecans and Browned Butter is the answer to the question: “What should I make for breakfast when I have guests coming for the weekend?”. It’s a coffee cake, yes, but it contains three ingredients that always make me swoon: cherries, pecans, and browned butter. How could a coffee cake made with …