Rugelach: Jewish Goodness!
For those of you who haven’t had (or are unfamiliar with) rugelach, rugelach is a traditional jewish dessert that eaten year round but usually present on holidays. They are… Read More »
Linguine with Mushrooms and Shallots
This week was a hard week for me. There’s something afoot at work and I’ve been overwhelmed to say the least (I work in digital media). :( Really,… Read More »
Spicy Smothered Barbeque Chicken
I love barbeque, do you? There’s SO many things I love about it: the down-home feel of it, the flavors, and of course, the whole finger-lickin’ good effect. … 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 »
Bucatini with Juicy Cherry Tomatoes
Happy birthday Martin Luther King! While many were observing the holiday I worked; and, like many on Mondays all I wanted was an easy scrumptious meal for this… Read More »
Pasta Fagioli: A Recipe 4+ Generations Old
If you took a bunch of Italian-American families, shoved them into a room together and asked them how they make pasta fagioli, every family would have a different… Read More »
Whole Lemon Herb Chicken
So, true story: I haven’t eaten chicken in a year and a half. I’d still make it for my husband but I wouldn’t eat it myself. Weird right?… 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 »
Italian-Style Chicken Paillard
Paillard is a French word that refers to a thinly sliced piece of meat. We are big fans of French food and chicken paillard is always on the… Read More »
Classic Baked Ziti
It was a looong Monday in the office; frantically trying to schedule last-minute meetings with clients while wrapping up all 2011 affairs. And, to boot, it’s freezing outside…. Read More »


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