Eat Well, Drink Well, Be Well
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
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
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
There is a dish that Mario Bataly does that has fresh artichokes and pancetta with spaghetti. My husband found it in a magazine in a doctor’s office years ago. It turned into a weekly menu item for us. I have never tried to do it Read More
Risotto doesn’t gets much credit. It is often just a side dish or an after thought. It is so much more when prepared with love and patience. I love to cook risotto! It requires me to stand over the stove stirring with one hand and Read More
You may be thinking that this is a spin off of the “big, fat Greek wedding” but it’s not. Yes, it is a real Greek salad but the reason it’s called a BIG salad is personal to me. My well meaning step father DonDon never Read More
Not too shortly after I went vegetarian, I went to New York City with a friend for a few days. Being foodies we researched some of the best restaurants to try and get into. One that made the list was a tiny little place in Read More
When I ate meat I loved a good Bolognese sauce and big slabs of pasta, which is what paccheri means. Paccheri is a tubular pasta like rigatoni, but bigger. It is usually smooth and the perfect vehicle for this fabulous vegetarian/vegan Bolognese. This is a Read More
Haricot Vert… a very special green bean? Nah just French for fancy, skinny beans. I happen to like them better than regular green beans because of the quick cook and tenderness. This is a great light side dish for any meal and beautiful for a Read More
I eat a salad almost every day. Most of the time I just use whatever I have. I try to keep some stuff in the fridge. When I do my weekly shopping I make sure to pick up a few things to build a salad. Read More