Second Time Around – Orecchiette & Spinach
My grandmother was the queen of making leftovers into another amazing meal. I’m not sure if it was her upbringing in an Italian family with 14 …
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Switching Seasons With Sprouts And Squash
It’s autumn or fall or whatever you call it. During this season, people switch the summer clothes in their closet, for sweaters, jackets, etc. For me, …
Italian Sausage – Then and Now
Italian sausage is about the only sausage I like. Hubby will eat any sausage within arms reach. Since I do most of the cooking, he has …
Lovin’ This Chicken And Rice Bowl With Tomatillo Sauce
This recipe for chicken and rice really bowled me over! A couple of chicken breasts generously feeds four people and due to the cooking method, come …
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Chocolate Chip Cookie Zucchini Bread
My hubby’s favorite cookie is chocolate chip. He is a purest when it comes to chocolate chip cookies and prefers (more like it politely demands) that …
Got Zucchini? Make Guacamole!
Since I am still harvesting zucchini I decided to make guacamole. What? Yes, I know I said zucchini and yes, you can make guacamole with it! …
Zucchini Onion Torta Like Nonna Used To Make
Some time ago, in a previous post, I talked about the distinction between frittatas, stradas, and quiches. Torta was not addressed in this comparison of egg …
Holy Mole! Guacamole!
Did you know: “Avocados are fruits and are technically considered a single-seeded berry. What makes the avocado so versatile is its sweet yet savory flesh. Nutritionally, …
Here’s the Dish – Fennel Parmesan
A dear friend Paola introduced me to this recipe and when she told me about it, I couldn’t wait to make it. Fennel is one of …
Riced Zucchini & Tomato Salad
While writing my cookbook “From Vine to Table: The Unexpected Joy of Zucchini’s Magic” I was experimenting with ways to eliminate some of the liquid from …
Show Me The Cucumber! Gazpacho
The first time I tried cucumber gazpacho was on a cruise ship. I took advantage of trying this gazpacho on a cruise ship because “food is …
Zucchini Frenzy! Makes A Good Gratin
As the summer vegetables ripen from the garden, my kitchen is in full swing of prepping, cooking, eating, and/or storing the harvest. Top on the list …