As we approach the middle of August, I come to the sad realization that the summer is officially dwindling down. Soon the humid air that makes us crave refreshing dishes will be a thing of the past and we'll being clinging to warm, savory foods...
What better way to ring in the fourth than with a family gathering and a delicious meal decked out in all the right colors. This easy to do ravioli recipe will help make any dinner table festive. Each ravioli is stuffed with a simple, yet...
Nothing beats the scent of fresh basil filling up the kitchen. When you make a pesto and begin to crush the delicate green leaves together with olive oil and salt the aroma naturally releases and fills the air. I wanted to change things up and...
About a month back I attended a book signing for Alex Guarnaschelli’s new cookbook Old-School Comfort Food at Fish’s Eddys. The book itself is well designed. The nostalgic looking pattern on the bind of the book looks as if it came straight off the walls...
Happy Cinco de Mayo everyone! I hope everyone's day is filled with fun and friends, I know mine will be. The last thing you want to be doing on a day of celebration is to be sitting in the kitchen slaving away over hour long...
My first encounter with the term blood orange was actually with the San Pellegrino drink. Not to be confused with the traditional Aranciata flavor, the Aranciata Rossa flavor was introduced to me by one of my fancy food loving best friends. Blood orange has a...
Nothing better to wake up to then a batch of freshly made doughnuts. I remember as a child my family would take a trip to the nearest Krispy Kreme to watch the doughnuts being made. My favorite part was when the workers, with their white...
There is something about the mix of apple, cinnamon, and walnuts that brings a warm feeling to my stomach. These pancakes are light and cakey made with an apple puree and have a crunch from the walnuts. Ingredients: 1 granny smith apple 1 tbls heavy cream 1 cup all...
Everyday I am grateful for the discovery of hazelnuts. This nut is most popularly associated with the sweet Nutella spread but is also used in many baking recipes. Its cute, plump shape and significant crunch make this nut one of my favorites. I have had a...
Eggs were always a popular item in our household growing up. The first thing I typically heard every morning as I made my way downstairs was my dad's voice saying "Want breakfast? Want some eggs? I'm making eggs." Half the time it was not even...