If there is a signature recipe in my family, it is definitely my Grandmother’s Homemade Manicotti recipe made with homemade manicotti shells. One of the most popular recipes on The Brooklyn Mom, blog is my Authentic Italian Sunday Sauce. The comments I have received is, not only is it delicious. but that its the authenticity […]
Authentic Italian Sunday Sauce
If you grew up in an Italian family like I did, chances are you had Sunday Dinner (at 1:00 PM) each week with your family. And, if you were lucky enough like I was, your extended family was also there. Each week from when I was a child until well into my 20’s, we were […]
Authentic Italian Meatballs in Sauce
My recipe for these Authentic Italian Meatballs and Sauce comes from my Italian Grandmother and Great Aunt on my Mom’s side. I promise you it doesn’t get any more traditional than my Italian Meatball recipe in Sauce PIN IT!! Save your favorite recipes to Pinterest. Follow The Brooklyn Mom on Pinterest for more recipe […]
Baked Greek Shrimp
Oh how I love tomato season. Produce in season is healthier and just tastes so much better. Tomatoes from the supermarket just never compare to those from the farm. Beyond the traditional salad, there are so many ways you can use them. This recipe for Baked Greek Shrimp uses fresh produce and a simple preparation. […]
Cilantro Lime Chicken With Avocado, Cucumber, Tomato Salsa
Cilantro and Lime is a classic flavor profile that I love and can be used on so many things, from meats to veggies. It’s my go to marinade for grilled chicken. I paired the chicken with a simple fresh salsa for an easy, healthy, and delicious meal thats quick enough for a weeknight dinner, but […]
Chicken and Vegetable Stir Fry
Yum Stir fry’s are a great, easy way to get dinner on the table during the week-FAST. And another beauty of them is that you can really use whatever you have in your fridge. I often make stir fry’s when I have a bunch of produce that I need to use up before it goes […]
Skinny Shrimp Scampi
Yum Who doesn’t love shrimp scampi? Butter, garlic, more butter…what’s not to like? I don’t usually count calories in what I cook-I’m more of the mindset of eating real food is better than eating the fake stuff that contains chemicals and other stuff you don’t want. So, eat the real butter but in moderation. Traditional […]
Beef Barley Soup for Stove top or Slow Cooker
Yum And, just like that, it’s soup season. The beauty of soup? You can really make a soup out of anything you have on hand. It’s a great way to clean out your refrigerator or pantry and to get more veggies into your kids. And it can be made ahead of time or in your […]
Game Day 3 Bean Turkey Chili
Yum Whether you are a football fan and rooting for your favorite team, or just watching for the commercials and half time show, its fun to get together with friends, family, and food for the Super Bowl. Whether you are planning a big Super Bowl party or a low-key one at home with your family, […]
Lentil soup with sausage and acorn squash
Yum And just like that its soup weather here in NY. I made this over the weekend and it was a huge hit! We love lentils in our house and I’m always trying to come up with new recipes using what’s in season. For me that means whatever I get in my CSA package or […]
