Star-Spangled Old Glory Pie – Cherry, Apple, & Blueberry Pie
Happy 240th Birthday to the USA! It’s almost Independence Day which means lots of barbecues, picnics, and outdoor fun! I’ve got the best dessert to honor our grand nation –
Let’s Cheer Game of Thrones with GAME OF CONES – Sweet & Savory Pizzelles!
Season 6 of GAME OF THRONES has been spectacular! Every episode has been rich and full in it’s own right without the need of a “bridge” episode. Yeah! After last
Coconut Ciabatta French Toast!
Father’s Day is often punctuated with barbecues but how about going the Mom’s Day route and creating a sweet breakfast/brunch treat for dear old Dad? Yeah! Ciabatta rolls are so
Celebrating Hamilton’s “My Shot” – “MY TART” Strawberry Tart
The 2016 Tony Awards are almost here and I couldn’t be more thrilled that my FAVORITE play, HAMILTON, is nominated for an astounding 16 awards!!! I saw the play in
Cantaloupe Ricotta Parfait!
Although “real” summer is a couple of weeks off, the weather has been spectacular! I bet you’re waking up with such verve – gotta get out into the day! But
Grilled Lamb Burgers!
Memorial Day is just about here. Besides being a day to be thankful and honor the people who died while serving in our armed forces, it has become the unofficial
Omelette – Spinach, Cheddar, & Shallots!
I’m on a breakfast kick for you! And mastering a perfect omelette is something everyone should be able to do. It’s so versatile and can be served any time of
Apple Pie Oatmeal!
You know what it’s like when you get up in the morning… make that coffee & take a few minutes for the first few sips to transition from slumber to
Capirotada – Mexican Bread Pudding!
Happy Cinco de Mayo! The commemoration of the 1862 triumph of the Mexican army over the French army in the Battle of Puebla has taken on epic proportions in the
Latkes – Potato Pancakes!
We’re in the midst of Passover and I wanted to honor it with Latkes!! This recipe was shared with me by Roz Mogolowitz and I got some help with it
Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps!!!
It’s easy to get into cooking ruts and lately, I’ve broken free and have really been enjoying cooking things that are not my usual flavor profiles. I hope you’re following
Italian Mammas in the Kitchen
Last week I was on a panel at the Westchester Italian Cultural Center in Tuckahoe, NY. The topic was “The Enduring Presence of Mamma in the ITALIAN Kitchen” which is
3-Minute Baked Apple
The other day, I got home after an intense workout and was craving something sweet, which is rare. I didn’t want to undo the good work I’d just done for
Sweet & Spicy Caramelized Pork Tenderloin
There was a commercial some years ago that said pork was the “other white meat”. It seemed very defensive like, “yeah sure… chicken… but pork’s right here!!!! It’s white, it’s
More Italian Cheesecake – 4 Ways
I got a little carried away on the cheesecake thing. After the part-skim vs whole milk ricotta experiment and the delectable chocolate sauce, I “needed” to continue and make a
Italian Cheesecake with Chocolate Sauce!
My beautiful friend, Barbara Falcone DeBisschop, requested that I make Italian Cheesecake, which I was happy to do. I thought adding a chocolate sauce would be the perfect touch too.
Drunky Swordfish!
There was a restaurant near my home called Mighty Joe Young’s. It has been closed for a few years but I loved it. The theme was based on the
Put a Smile on That Mug – Chocolate Mug Cake!
Chocolate cake is one of my favorite desserts. When I’m going to indulge, I want it to be great and I don’t want to tempt myself with more than one
You’ll PEEP with Joy – Colored Sugar-Covered Marshmallow Treats!
It’s the first week of Spring and it’s Easter week. There are many people who have given up sweets for Lent and are just dying to sink their teeth into
How to Make Custom Colored Sugar
It can be very frustrating to run out of a particular color of sanding sugar while you’re in the middle of a baking or decorating project. Just buying the specific
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Irish Soda Bread with Hazelnuts & Dried Plums
St. Patrick’s Day is upon us! Having grown up in a predominately Irish and Italian Bronx neighborhood, this day is a pretty big deal. I’ve often been “accused” of being
Zucchini Loaf for Mangia Monday!
Zucchini is one of those “do anything” veggies. You can have it uncooked as crudité or chopped into a salad AND you can make it part of dinner with pasta
Spaghetti Squash with Chickpeas & Sun-Dried Tomatoes
When you’re trying to be calorie and health conscious but you want something flavorful and substantial like spaghetti, what’s a girl to do? Opt for spaghetti squash! It’s the perfect
Avocado-Oh Yes! Avocado Toast!
Preparing for this year’s Red Carpet Menu for Oscars® was a lot of fun but also a lot of calories and rich ingredients!!! As I honed the various recipes, I
Petite Potato Piles – Creamy Thyme!
Right before I plunged into bringing you this year’s Red Carpet Menu, I promised you a second version of Potato Piles so here you are! We’re using thyme with cream.
