Pear and Blueberry Spinach Salad
I’m not big on salads as I usually will refer to them as rabbit food. However, I do enjoy them if they are filled with delicious surprises inside,… Read More »
Cold Red Pepper Pasta Salad
I LOVE macaroni and potato salad. Do you? To me, they are one of those universal American foods that we all have a memory or two about. Growing… Read More »
A Crowd Favorite: Coleslaw with Raisins
Ugh, so I’m a little MIA. I’ve been interviewing for a new positions and it consumed my life. I was however still cooking – just not blogging every… Read More »
Brussel Sprouts with Crispy Bacon Bits
This is one of my favorite winter side dishes. It’s easy, elegant and literally takes minutes to prepare. Let me just get to it… 1 1 lb…. Read More »
Buttered Green Cabbage
Sometimes you’re just in the mood for random things. Tonight, I had leftover latkes and a warm bowl of this buttered cabbage. I slathered mine with butter and… Read More »
Latkes So Good You’ll Want To Convert
Latkes and Manhattan are almost as synonymous as Woody Allen and New York. And whether your Jewish or not, if you’re a New Yorker you know what I’m… Read More »
Fresh Roasted Beets
I’d never refer to myself as a foodie. Why? Because of beets that’s why. I always loved beets… the kind from the can. In fact, up until… Read More »
Veggies as Chips! Kale Chips!
Sometimes I sit on the couch and chow down on these puppies. And not because I’m dieting. (I believe everything in moderation, cook using whole ingredients, and then… Read More »
Orange and Black Olive Sicilian Salad
Can I be honest with you? I LOATHE lettuce. Rabbit food. And anytime I try and order a salad with skinny friends (you know to fit in and be… Read More »
Warm Brown Sugar Roasted Carrots
My baby sister Gabrielle is staying with us for a few days and requested I make this. It’s one of her (as well as mine) favorite side dishes… Read More »


-I'm Italian-American