Butternut Squash and Date Spaghetti
This past weekend I was in Brooklyn visiting a girlfriend (hay girl hay!) so I stopped at one of the local vegetable stores (3 Guys From Brooklyn <yes… Read More »
Braciole in a Hearty Meat Sauce
Pronounced: “braz-oel”. Braciole is thin slices of meat that are filled with deliciousness. They’re then tightly rolled up and tied with a string (or toothpicks). Growing up we… 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 »
Cavatappi with Broccoli Rabe and Toasted Pignolis
Broccoli rabe is one of those vegetables kids tend to shy away from; it’s bitter, snappy taste gives your palette the tingles. And, I’ll tell you, it took… 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 »
Toasted Orzo with Sweet Acorn Squash
Two of my favorite things married at last: orzo and acorn squash. This recipe take a few steps but it’s well worth it. This is a gorgeous dish… Read More »
Rotelle with Pesto
Pesto is a staple for Northern Italian cuisine and a popular dish inside New York Italian-American households. This is a great meal for summer time because the sauce… Read More »
Fresh Tomato and Basil Sauce
One of my favorite meals is a simple bowl of macaroni with a fresh tomato sauce. It’s a cold Friday night here in the city and after a… Read More »


-I'm Italian-American