Flip Out! Cherry Tomato & Mozzarella Tarte Tatin!
When I was a kid, I adored tomatoes. I ate them every single day. No candy for me – give me a tomato! Fresh off the vine from my grandfather’s
Egg-citing! Shishito Peppers & Onion Frittata!
In case you didn’t know, I am not much of a “country” gal. Don’t get me wrong, I like hikes in the woods, walks on the beach, and the outdoors
Sexy Steak! Steak Au Poivre!
Steak au poivre sounds exotic… fancy… elegant even. Funny enough, it’s simply pepper steak. Lots of pepper seared into boneless beef fillets. That might sound way too heavy on the
Honey I Shrunk The Chicken – Lavender Lemon Honey Cornish Hens!
Chicken is a staple in many of our diets. There are countless ways to prepare it but it doesn’t seem as special sometimes. Now don’t get me wrong, I’m a
The 2017 Red Carpet Menu Oscars® ROUND-UP!
Wow! That was SOOOOOOOOOME Oscar® show! Let’s do a quick recap! The FOOD! I am so happy with how every dish came out. Each dish came together perfectly and was
Shrimp & Corn Coconut Chowder with Bacon – 2017 Red Carpet Menu for Oscar®
Here’s a fabulous appetizer for the 2017 Red Carpet Menu for Oscar®! Manchester By The Sea is such a moving film. The depth of the characters and the pain… the
Lamb Kebabs with Spicy Marinade – 2017 Red Carpet Menu for Oscar®
The main course for the 2017 Red Carpet Menu for Oscar® is here! I’m still in dreamy awe of La La Land. The story was compelling, the “breaking out into
The 2017 Red Carpet Menu!
It’s finally here! Yes! The 2017 Red Carpet Menu has arrived!!!!! And it was a doozy to put together. This year’s titles and topics were quite challenging. It is rare
Shredded Pork, Onions, & Peppers with Endive
I was watching TV earlier this week and something about shredded pork came on and it got stuck in my brain – I wanted it! I hadn’t made shredded pork
Fresh Tomato & Mozzarella Pasta!
This is the perfect summer pasta dish. And after the workout my friend Stefanie Sanabria “made” me do, I really earned it! Ha! Her passion for working out has rubbed
The EASIEST Lemon Pepper Chicken!
My long-time great friend, Stefanie Sanabria, has become a workout warrior. She’s faced lots of challenges and always grabs them, deals with them, and surpasses their limitations tenfold! YEAH! She
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
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
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
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
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
Short Ribs – 2016 Red Carpet Menu for Oscar®
The Oscars® are just 4 days away and we’ve got the next dish of our 2016 Red Carpet Menu for Oscar®! Our main course is based on the movie, “THE BIG SHORT“… it’s
Gn-YES! Gnocchi with Chunky Vodka Sauce!
Gnocchi (pronounced nyoh-kee) has always been one of my favorite pastas. The little potato pillow puffs as backdrop for a dense and flavorful sauce can be the most delicious indulgence. The downside to
Late Night Nosh? Cacio e Pepe!
Late night celebrations are AMAZING! Usually there is dancing and lots of cocktails, laughing and spending time with fun people. YEAH! To top off the night, having a great dish
Prosciutto & “Snappers”!
My godfather, Carlo Catuogno, was a very funny man. He’d be served a dish of macaroni, eat it quickly, and jokingly say, “Where’s the coffee?” to signify his being done
Creamy Asparagus Soup!
There’s something to be said for a simple yet elegant dish that BEGS to be made often – for company, for family, for yourself. This Asparagus Soup is one of the greats!
Fettuccine Alfredo!
One of the most indulgent pasta dishes is Fettuccine Alfredo. The creamy cheesiness intoxicates your taste buds! When I was young, my family would often go to a wonderful restaurant in
Giving Thanks – Recipe Redux
On Thanksgiving, I am very grateful for every good thing in my life – and excited about the bounty of delicious dishes! We all have favorite recipes we “save” for the
Sunday Gravy – GRAVY DAY!
I grew up in the Bronx in an Italian-American family. The Sunday ritual was making gravy! OK… here we go. The sauce or gravy conversation. I’ll simplify as I see it. A sauce
Papaya – Oh My-ahhhhhh!
It is not quite summer however the temps in NYC won’t read the calendar so we’re having full out August humidity today! I’m not a big fan – but I want a BIG
