RECIPES

You know it, I know it, we all know it. I have been a cooking and blogging slacker. The pandemic has taken it's toll on my will and...

You know what 2020 needs? Cases of wine, to be over, cake, True Blood marathons, yes to all of these things, but how about a big bowl of...

Meet my dream girl, Lady Banana, We are in love. If you can imagine Banana's Foster in a loose form of tiramisu then you can almost...

I’m not going to lie, I have been really over cooking for the past month. I think it’s quarantine burn out. I have never prepped, cooked,...

When grill season hits one of my favorite things to do is cook up some skirt steak. Its tender cut absorbs marinades beautifully and it...

I love a good hot dog, like really, really love and for my money Feltman's is the best hot dog you can sink your teeth into! The true...

In the late ‘90’s I danced with my sisters at a restaurant on the Bowery called Marion’s. In many ways, our weekly shows there were a...

I’ve always loved Brussel Sprouts, whether lightly seasoned with lemon, roasted with garlic or simply accompanied with salt and pepper....

After watching Governor Cuomo’s press briefing yesterday where he recalled the tradition and  comfort of the Italian-American Sunday...

A Quarantining comfort food! Full disclosure, my mom never made meatloaf. But if she did, I would have wanted it to taste like this,...

I'm a total frittata freak. I grew up with my Grandmothers and Aunts making these on there regular. My Grandma Mary was the team leader...

If pasta could give you a warm hug, this is it. This baked ziti screams comfort food as it serves up al dente ziti with mini beef...

One of my husband’s favorite sayings is, “Soup is not a meal.” Well, this is one of his exceptions; white beans, sausage, and kale are...

Inspired by a recipe from Queen Martha Everyone loves lasagna, it’s filling and perfect for large dinner. This recipe takes a spin on it...

Tis the season of pumpkin everything and this overnight oats recipe hits that creamy pumpkin pie spot while leaving all the sugar guilt...

Pasta with peas and various types of ham, is a basic comfort food combination that can have many variations, from fettuccine towers to...

Picky toddlers, picky tween-agers, we’ve all got one or know one. On one day my toddler will sit on the couch chomping on raw broccoli...

There is nothing in this world like the taste of truffles. Powerful, distinct, earthy and worth obsessing over, this fruit of the earth...

I was so honored and excited to be included in the Italian issue of Rachael Ray Magazine which featured not only 3 of my recipes, but...

If you are hitting a barbecue this summer, consider ditching the macaroni salad for this bountiful bowl of hearty and healthy lentils. ...