Several times during this crazy political season I have sworn off Facebook. Actually, maybe I swore at Facebook. The social networking site has always been a great way to keep in touch and to share but all the other noise on there is enough to give … [Read more...]
Olive Oil Grilled Corn on the Cob
The fields have been plowed, the seeds have been planted and, with just the right mix of sun and rain, delicious ears of one of summer’s finest offerings — sweet corn — will soon be available in grocery stores and farm stands near you if not … [Read more...]
Lemon Cream Pavlovas
Looking for a perfect Easter dessert? Take a look at these Lemon Cream Pavlovas! Don’t let the the name pavlova scare you off — it’s just a fancy name for meringue topped with stuff. By stuff I mean cream and fruit. The dessert is believed to … [Read more...]
Red Velvet-Almond Cake Ball Truffles
In my opinion, no meal is complete without a sweet treat at the end and that’s especially true for Valentine’s Day. When my friends at Colavita asked me to create a special meal for Valentine's Day, I knew it had to be special. I also wanted to … [Read more...]
Crème Caramel Banana Bread Puddings
A few weeks ago I entered the Chiquita Banana Cooking Lab Contest. Since I love bananas, I knew this would be a fun contest. Each week there was a different challenge featuring a few must-use ingredients. Even if my experiments were a disaster, I … [Read more...]
Creamy Spiced Pumpkin Hand Pies
Happy Thanksgiving! I don’t know about you but my favorite part of Thanksgiving is getting to enjoy the leftover food. Is it just me or does everything always seems a little bit better day after? I had a little pumpkin puree left over so I … [Read more...]
Peppered Bacon Linguine with Mascarpone, Poached Egg, and Buttery Crumb Topping | San Giorgio Pasta Cook-Off
A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of competing in the San Giorgio Pasta Contest in Philadelphia. San Giorgio Pasta is celebrating the 100 year anniversary of the company by hosting a series of events to commemorate its longevity. From the … [Read more...]
A Taste of Sicily: Pasta Alla Norma
Eggplants are to Sicily what potatoes are to Ireland. Eggplants, or aubergines, are used in numerous dishes on the island. Whether fried, sautéed, baked, or grilled — each cooking method brings out a different quality in the fruit which, as a … [Read more...]
Crispy Quick Pickled Radishes
I planted a few different varieties of radishes this year and I’ve decided the Easter Egg radish is my favorite. Easter Egg radishes are not actually a specific variety of radish but a mix of different varieties with different skin colors. They … [Read more...]
Sea Salt and Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies
If you only make one chocolate chip cookie recipe for the rest of you life, this. is. the. one. I kid you not — these "Sea Salt and Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies" are the absolute best chocolate chip cookies in the history of … [Read more...]
