Barbecue sauce is one of those things that you need to learn to make. It is a lot like salad dressing. There are many wonderful, easy options at the store, but home-made will take your meal the extra mile. It is the crowning glory on grilled meats, and you can also just go crazy with… Continue reading Apricot Honey Barbecue Sauce
You have probably noticed that I don’t post a lot about sweets. I don’t do much baking. I can if I need to, but it isn’t really my favorite. Zuccotto is the best kind of dessert because doesn’t require baking. Since your are now scratching your head about what this mysterious Italian cake is exactly… Continue reading Zuccotto: Italian Sweet Cream Cake
I frequently have to whip up a quick dinner, and there are times when it isn’t that creative. I do the standard protein, vegetable, starch combination without much flair, but I still want it to taste good. A while ago, I started putting together some of my own seasoning combinations for those quick fix occasions.… Continue reading Poultry Seasoning
This recipe is the right at the top of the list for things you need to be a great Italian cook. It falls right below home-made red sauce, and just above the perfect meatball. Truly, every dinner at my grandparents house is served with salad and this dressing. I’ve shared this recipe with a few… Continue reading Ultimate Italian Dressing
There is nothing worse than dry flavorless chicken. Boneless skinless breasts are useful, easy to cook, and I guess they are healthy or something, but the number of ways to fix them and have them be really appetizing is sort of limited. I was always conviced to try and use breasts because the cost suggests… Continue reading Lemon & Sage Braised Chicken Thighs
Coming up with new and exciting side dishes is a great pleasure of mine. When I work on main courses, I sometimes get locked into the routine of chicken, fish, meat, etc., and while there are endless possibilities cooking almost anything; taking a trip down the produce isle and dreaming up great vegetable side dishes… Continue reading Sweet and Spicy Brussel Sprout Hash
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I really like to cook big. We are just a family of three, but I tend to cook like I’m feeding the whole neighborhood. It could be the caterer in me or the caterer in me was created by living with a huge Italian family in close proximity. Either way, I cook huge portions. This… Continue reading Leftover Makeover: Waldorf Chicken Salad
I love Caprese salad! The simple things truly are the best. Assembling this salad doesn’t take much skill beyond making a few good choices at the grocery store, yet even the best chefs at the the finest restaurants put Caprese on the menu. Small choices personalize this classic dish, and open up a world of… Continue reading Grilled Caprese Salad
One of my husband’s favorite meals is roasted chicken over potatoes. It’s so simple and satisfying, but the best part is that my husband and I can’t eat a whole chicken. So, we are especially excited for this meal because the meals I can make with the leftovers guarantee home cooking for a least a… Continue reading Classic Roasted Chicken
