Eat Well, Drink Well, Be Well
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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