E-Z TX BBQ

My friend, maribeth, wants to surprise Joe with a barbeque this weekend and asked if I had a simple, really tasty recipe to share. OK. This is a…

Brisket a la Carbonnade

Tri-Colored Broccoli red Pepper Frittata

Although, most 'Frittatas' are made on the stovetop, I decided to share my oven-baked frittata instead. I do,…

Pancetta Cups with Duck Eggs, Mushrooms and Cheese

I guess you could say my relationship with the venerable pig began when I was kid. I can’t remember exactly how…

New Orleans Muffuletta Sandwich

One of the signature delights in New Orleans is the Muffuletta Sandwich, generally made famous by the Central Grocery across from the Cafe du Monde,…

ChilItaliano

This "Italian chili" is a bitey, spicy bit of heaven. With just the right amount of spices, wine and "heat" this hearty dish is sure to please even…

Simple Lemon Pepper Bow Tie Pasta

PagesSimple Lemon Pepper Bow Tie PastaIngredientsBring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Sprinkle around 1…

Honey, I Shrank The Tuxedo Cake

Here I go again. I've taken a perfectly good recipe and miniaturized it. I can't help myself, I'm drawn to the cuteness of personal size desserts.…

Fagioli con le cotiche (Roman-Style Pork and Beans)

Tuscans are known for being the biggest bean-eaters in Italy, so much so that they are sometimes called…

Homemade Irish Cream Liqueur and Cookies

An Irish Cream recipe I got from a wonderful high school friend many many years ago, Francine, thank you, we…