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Shrimp Bucatini with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes and Pangritata

Shrimp Bucatini with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes and Pangritata

I actually created this shrimp bucatini recipe as a kitchen cleaner on the day before we were travelling. I collected what I had in the fridge and found some frozen shrimp, put it together with the idea of different textures. Bucatini is probably one of  Read More

Fennel Rosemary Tapenade

Fennel Rosemary Tapenade

Charcuterie trays are so popular right now but quite frankly I’m tired of them. I have started doing bruschetta bars instead. Those that don’ t want the bread can just eat the meat and cheese. BTW I’m over keto dieters too! Come on a little  Read More

Sundried Tomato Tapenade

Sundried Tomato Tapenade

Super fresh and easy tapenade! You can use this for so much, bruschetta bar, pasta sauce, in a omelet, or even on a pizza. Use either dried or oil packed sun dried tomatoes. I prefer the dried because the store for longer and I can  Read More

Game Day Chicken Chili

Game Day Chicken Chili

At my house on game day, there is always a conversation around “football” food. I’m not a big fan of all the chips and dips, wings and sliders that make me feel so badly afterward. So my answer is a big pot of chicken chili  Read More

Burrata with Roasted Peppers

Burrata with Roasted Peppers

This is such a simple appetizer but so elegant and delicious. You and your guests will marvel over the flavors. The key is to use the right ingredients. Be very picky about using a quality aged balsamic and handmade burrata. The sweet and tangy of  Read More

Homemade Pasta Dough

Homemade Pasta Dough

I love fresh PASTA!!! Growing up in eastern NC I thought the only way to eat noodles was either in macaroni salad or spaghetti, never fresh. Sometimes my mother would get the big flat egg noodles and make beef stroganoff. This dish reminds me of  Read More

Strawberry Cardamon Muffins

Strawberry Cardamon Muffins

Strawberry season means summer is on the way! Mostly we eat strawberries fresh and raw with cereal or with shortcake, highlighting the natural sweetness of these spring beauties. However, this natural sweetness translates to less added sugar in these delicious muffins. The oatmeal and yogurt  Read More

Asparagus! and Heirloom Tomato Salad

Asparagus! and Heirloom Tomato Salad

Spring has sprung! And the first arrival of the season’s bounty in New Jersey is asparagus. On my way to the grocery the other day I noticed that our roadside farm stand had opened. The sign at Stults Farm said Fresh Asparagus Picked Today! I  Read More

Julia Child’s Cog Au Vin (Chicken and Wine)

Julia Child’s Cog Au Vin (Chicken and Wine)

Growing up my grandmother was a self taught chef. She absolutely loved to cook and soaked up as much knowledge about “gourmet” cooking as was available before the internet. She collected cookbooks and rarely missed an episode of Julia Child-The French Chef. Her aspirations really  Read More

Seared Scallops with Mushroom Risotto

Seared Scallops with Mushroom Risotto

What a great date night dinner! You can prep all but the scallops ahead. The risotto is so rich and delicious and beautifully pairs the caramelized scallops. Be sure to use a very hot skillet and don’t crowd the pan when you cook the scallops.  Read More