Grandpa’s Layanette! Cinnamon Chocolate Raisin Pinwheels!
I am so happy to be able to share this recipe with you. Actually, I’m really happy to have it myself! You see, my grandfather, Anthony Giachello, made this every Christmas. He would make the dough and then call us in to sprinkle on the cinnamon, chocolate, raisins, and honey. He’d make several batches each […]
A Chip Off The Ol’ Apple! Apple Chips!
Autumn is a welcome relief from the oppression of a summer filled with too many extremely hot and humid days. Although the weather hasn’t fully dipped into temperatures that harken to sweater-wearing and fireplace-lighting, we’re fast approaching that delightful time. Apples… not only my friend Patricia Keating’s dog (I couldn’t pass up sharing her adorable […]
Hot Stuff! Chicken Chili with Cannellini Beans & Cauliflower Rice!
HAPPY SUMMER! Yes, we are now officially into the very first day of Summer 2018. There is always so much promise of a great new season in the first days! Here in New York, we will look forward to sunny days, cool nights, and lots of fun activities. OK… overhot days, humid nights, and lots […]
Oscar® Day! The 2018 Red Carpet Menu!
The world has been on fast forward since the 2018 Oscar® nominations were announced. I had the menu named in RECORD TIME – less than 48 hours – and then it was on to creating the actual recipes. There were some snags along the way for sure. I decide on a dish, see it in […]
Cinnamon Sugar Cake Donuts with Chocolate Mocha Sauce – 2018 Red Carpet Menu for Oscar®
Ahhhhh…. Dunkirk. It’s an incredible movie only more riveting when you realize that it’s based on actual events! The heroism of ordinary people never ceases to amaze me. When we see the beach, we think of it as easy days… fun days… not war and dire situations. I wanted to turn that around and use […]
The KitchAnnette 2018 Red Carpet Menu is HERE!
This is my favorite time of year. We are deep into award season and the Oscar® nominations were just announced Tuesday morning! Ever since then, I’ve been a whirling dervish devising this year’s scrumptious menu followed by tweaking the movie posters to reflect my dishes!!! I have to admit… the buzz about a lot of […]
RAISIN’ the Roof for Cinnamon Raisin Rugelach!
We are DEEP into the holiday season of 2017. Where has the time gone? It’s FLYING by! It’s already 3 weeks since we chatted. I hope you had a delicious and fabulous Thanksgiving! I don’t know about you, but besides buying gifts, making plans to see friends for holiday cheer, and decking the halls, […]
Fall Into Autumn! Pumpkin Spice Kisses!
It’s Autumn! It makes me so happy. Not only does it start the beautiful cool weather and tapestry of leaves, but it harkens to pumpkin delights adorning the shelves of every food merchant. Pumpkin spice has always been a favorite of mine. Pie, ice cream… you name it! But I’ll only ever indulge once the […]
Ranch Special Sweet Coffee
It’s been a couple of weeks since I’m back from Rancho La Puerta and I’m still feeling the peace, joy, and motivation I gained there. Not too shabby! When I was there, every day after a hike on mystical Mt. Kuchumaa, I’d indulge in a specially prepared coffee they’d make which included cinnamon (which I […]
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 delicious and versatile. I buy them by the bag so sometimes they can become stale before I can use them. That makes them PERFECT for […]
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 you still have to fuel up so you don’t run out of energy. Fresh melon, creamy ricotta, topped with cinnamon is just the bright way […]
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 start of summer. Of course summer’s first day is June 20 so we still have some time! Grills will be awakened from a winter’s nap […]
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 my body but I also didn’t want to just have a plain ol’ apple. And to know me is to know I LOVE apple desserts […]
Give Thanks! Spicy Apple Cran Pecan Quinoa
Hey… I know, I know. Right about now you’re gathering all of your final ingredients and probably have pies in the oven in anticipation of tomorrow, Thanksgiving!! But here’s a quick, easy, unexpected twist on the flavors of the day! And especially perfect if you have a guest with gluten sensitivity. In honor of […]