Yum Full disclosure…I HATE making mashed potatoes. Every Thanksgiving my mother asks to make the mashed potatoes and every year I refuse. Even though I cook all the time and host holidays where I cook a dozen different things, there is something about mashed potatoes that is so much work and that I dread. Until […]
Strawberry Cucumber Salad with Balsamic Glaze
Summer is finally here! During the summer months, we spend as much time outdoors as possible. For us New York City apartment dwellers, that means our building’s outdoor barbecue area. Grilling and eating al fresco is something we try to do as much as we can! Sometimes it’s just the three of us, but often […]
Brussel Sprouts with Pancetta
Yum I love Brussel Sprouts. Ok, I admit I didn’t always love them. I think I was well into my 30’s before I would even try them. Over the last few years, I have experimented with different ways to cook them and I have to say, they are now one of my favorite vegetables. AND […]
Sauteed Broccolini with White Beans
Have you tried Broccolini? It is Broccoli’s Italian cousin and sometimes referred to as “baby broccoli” It looks very similar to broccoli, but it is much thinner with smaller florets and longer, skinnier stems. The flavor is also slightly sweeter than broccoli and it also cooks faster. A classic Italian combination is Broccolini with White Beans. […]
Eggplant Caponata
Being Italian, I grew up eating eggplant many different ways. To this day it is one of my favorite vegetables. This Eggplant Caponata is a staple in my family. We usually eat it cold or room temperature as part of an antipasto with baguette slices or whole wheat pita chips.But, it can also be served […]
