Rigatoni alla Nerano
Spaghetti alla Nerano was invented in 1952 by Maria Grazia at her eponymous restaurant in the tiny fishing village of Nerano, located on the Sorrento Peninsula near the Amalfi Coast […]
Homemade Mexican Chili Verde (Updated)
My Homemade Mexican Chili Verde (Updated) is slightly different from my original recipe in that it features two types of meat. I used a braised pork butt and seasoned ground pork to […]
Read More →Vegetable Tart
After going to the farmers’ market and coming home with all those beautiful vegetables, today, I’m making a Vegetable Tart. I figured I might as well make two tarts while […]
Read More →Matzo Ball Soup
Matzo Ball Soup is a traditional Jewish dish that dates back many years. Every culture has its version of a dumpling, whether it be a bready dumpling or a […]
Read More →Pommes Anna
My recipe for Pommes Anna is so easy to make and will stun your family and friends. For my version of this dish, I’m adding black pepper, but traditionally, there […]
Read More →Rossette Al Forno (Pasta Roses With Ham Mortadella & Proscuitto)
My Rosette al Forno is a dish made with great care and so much love. There are 3 major components in this dish, and each takes a bit of time […]
Read More →Pork Wellington
My Pork Wellington and how this dish came to be. You’re not going to believe this, but I was in the kitchen and heard that commercial about the three “P’s.” […]
Read More →Braciole
Growing up, my grandmother made Braciole on special occasions. The time it takes to make the dish shows how much love and care she would spend making her Braciole. Braciole […]
Read More →Korean-Inspired Braised Beef Short Ribs
This year wasn’t the traditional Thanksgiving dinner with turkey and all the fixings. I’m not the biggest fan of turkey, although I love all the side dishes. Don’t get me […]
Read More →Easter Pie
My inspiration for this Italian dish comes from a very close and longtime friend of mine, Cheri. She told me about an Easter Pie her grandmother used to make for […]
Read More →Wonton Soup
This dish is one of my new favorites. I love dumplings (potstickers) of any kind. I couldn’t find the mini dumplings or the baby-style Bok choy today, but that’s okay. […]
Read More →Roast Beef Dinner, English-Style
When it came to making Sunday dinner, my mom pulled out all the stops. I loved watching her in the kitchen, making food she grew up eating. This is my […]
Read More →French Potato Pie (tourte aux pommes de terre)
Today I’m making French Potato Pie or Tourte aux pommes de terre, which is a specialty of central France. My two favorite things are potatoes and anything savory cooked in […]
Read More →Vaca Frita de Pollo (Shredded Chicken) Tacos
Vaca Frita de Pollo is a shredded chicken dish cooked until tender, then pan-fried until crispy on the outside. The chicken is infused with orange and lime juice for a mojo […]
Read More →Bangers And Mash
Bangers And Mash, also known as sausages and mash, is a traditional dish of Great Britain and Ireland, consisting of sausages served with mashed potatoes. It consists of one of […]
Read More →Chicken Piccata Over Fettuccine
Over the years, I’ve had a lot of versions of Chicken Piccata. I remember my Nana made this dish with veal on the holidays. Veal is expensive and can be […]
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Chicken Tagine
The unique spice profile of preserved lemons and green olives add a perfect balance to this braised chicken dish.
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Curry Chicken With Sweet Potatoes
I’m using sweet potatoes to balance the bold flavors of the Garam Masala, Turmeric, and Curry powder.
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Pie And Mash With Liquor, An East London Classic-Updated
Before popular fast-food favorites like burgers, kebabs, and fried chicken, London had Pie and Mash with Liquor, an East London Classic-Updated. As a young girl, I spent a few years, from […]
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