What’s the Story with Maria! It’s Maria Gen-Chili… Italian Sausage Chili!
This has been an INCREDIBLE week! I had the distinct honor of being a guest on Episode 72 of the hit Facebook Live show “What’s the Story with Maria” starring
Let’s Get Corny! Skillet Cornbread!
When I was a kid, I loved having a corn muffin. I’d toast it and add sweet butter. I considered it an indulgent breakfast. When I got to the age
It’s an App Attack! Bruschetta with Tomato, Basil, & Mozzarella!
As start getting ready for Thanksgiving, I thought you should have an easy app under your belt so your guests can stave off the munchies while waiting for the big
Welcome Pumpkin Season! Pumpkin Waffles!
Pumpkin has become like Christmas… the marketing push starts in August… and it’s just not time yet. No… a thousand times NO! I like certain flavors and foods to herald
One Pan Wonder! Chicken Campagnola!
The weather is getting cooler. You can feel the hint of the cold weather to come and I am THRILLED! It puts a spring in my step and I get
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
Cake for Breakfast! Carrot Cake Pancakes with Maple Cream Cheese Glaze!
I often do cooking demonstrations/lessons at libraries throughout Westchester County in NY. Sometimes they are for an audience of young tweens/teens, which adds a challenge to creating the program. Besides
Rock the Roll! Summer Rolls & Peanut Dipping Sauce!
Baby it’s HOT outside! We’ve been having some serious hot and humid weather in NY and, as I’ve said several times and will likely repeat over the life of this
Nice Spice! Grandma & Grandpa’s Sautéed Broccoli Rabe!
Now we’re venturing into one of my all-time favorite vegetable dishes. Sautéeing a head of broccoli rabe is my go-to when I want a quick pasta dish or side for
Yes FORTY! 40 Cloves Garlic Chicken!
Cooking with my cousin, Lisa Lombardi has become a regular thing! She challenged me to come up with a great garlic-y chicken recipe which I was more than happy to
My Mamma’s Italian Salad!
Cooking with my cousin Lisa Lombardi is FUN so I did it again. We are cousins on our mothers side, sisters Margie the eldest and my mom, Antoinette (called Annette
Grandpa & Grandma’s Easy Escarole & Beans with Mini Rigatoni
Now that it’s Spring, I often think of my mom’s parents, Rose & Tony Giachello. Grandma’s favorite holiday was Easter and we spent every one with them until they were
