Every Spud’s Coming Up Roses – Potato Roses!
Potatoes and St. Patrick’s Day go together – well, potatoes, corned beef, and beer but I digress. Potatoes are one of the most versatile foods and anchor a meal so
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
Spiced White & Sweet Lyonnaise Potatoes – 2017 Red Carpet Menu for Oscar®
The other stellar side dish for the 2017 Red Carpet Menu for Oscar® is here! Lion is a grand movie. It takes you through so many emotions… you fall in
Cabbage, Carrot, & Fennel Slaw with Beet Yogurt Dressing – 2017 Red Carpet Menu for Oscar®
Here’s a side dish for the 2017 Red Carpet Menu for Oscar®! I was BLOWN AWAY by Hacksaw Ridge. I would have chalked it up to just a great –
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
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
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
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.
Curried Mac & Cheese – 2016 Red Carpet Menu for Oscar®
Just 3 days to the Oscars® ! Let’s talk about the next dish for our 2016 Red Carpet Menu for Oscar®! This second side dish is based on the movie, “MAD MAX: FURY ROAD”… it’s
Broccolini – 2016 Red Carpet Menu for Oscar®
The Oscars® are inching nearer! It’s time to get out the sides of our 2016 Red Carpet Menu for Oscar®! This side dish is based on the movie, “BROOKLYN”… it’s “BROOCOLYNI”! Broccolini with Garlic
Petite Potato Piles – Parm & Parsley!
You say “po-tay-to”, I say “po-tah-to” is a blip from an old song but no matter how you pronounce it, you know you want some! The ways to prepare potatoes are
Asparagus with Roquefort & Walnuts!
Asparagus is one of my favorite veggies. Singular spears that can be prepared in so many delightful ways. As is a KitchAnnette staple, we adore quick and easy recipes – who the heck
Me Oh My! Potato Pie!
One potato, two potato, three potato, four! When you have this pie, you’re going to want MORE! 🙂 The potato is a universal tuber. Everyone loves them in one form
Scrumptious Stuffed Mushrooms!
Button mushrooms are so good. The taste, the texture, the versatility! Pop the stems and you have a delightful edible cup that can contain a variety of fillings. One of my favorite ways to make
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
Arancini or Stuffed Rice Balls, Love Nanny
Today is a very special day. Today I share with you the most coveted recipe in my family. We call them “ronginis” but they are arancini, or stuffed rice balls. My
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
Pumpin’ Up the Jam! Blueberry Jam, That Is!
Yeah, yeah… I know… it’s like Freezer Jam Spam at this point! Haha! But I promise you, this is the final in the series of Freezer Jam… for THIS Summer (not that
This Jam is Figgin’ Great! Fig Jam!
Summer is almost over so preserving those flavors in freezer jam is my newest fun and easy go-to. I wanted to make it a bit more healthy so I brought in
Keepin’ Your Summer JAM Playin’ Through The Year! Strawberry Freezer Jam!
JAM… nothing is better on a piece of buttered toast, in plain yogurt, over ice cream, on a crumpet or croissant… strawberry especially! When my good friend Joe Becwar mentioned
Fully Maron-ated! Sweetly Angry Kale & Bacon!
It’s so much fun when you get the opportunity to see an entertainer you like live. Thursday night I finally got to see Marc Maron perform when he kicked off the NY area leg of his
Melon Mania!
Today in the NYC area, it’s going to be H-O-T… a SCORCHER! Stepping out of the A/C can be oppressive. If your air conditioners aren’t yet in the windows like mine, it’s
Dishes to Devour While You Dash!
If you haven’t heard, the birds are chirping and the blossoms have bloomed – yes it’s Spring! The weather is getting warm and the winter hibernation is over. That means
Cha-Cha-Chicken Salad!
Here’s a most delicious, fast, and easy way to use that left-over roasted chicken. Have it for lunch or dinner… OR BREAKFAST! I’m not a big believer in “rules” when it comes
