Welcome To Little Italy! This neighborhood on New York’s lower east side is a great place for Italian food all year long, but it’s the annual “Feast Of San Gennaro” that allows everyone to celebrate faith and food in one… Read More ›
Stanley Tucci Spaghetti alla Nerano
I Cooked With Stanley Tucci! Here Is What We Made!
I Cooked With Stanley Tucci! That headline is what you would call “clickbait”. Because Stanley wasn’t anywhere near me…THIS was, however: I am a huge fan of Stanley Tucci: as an Actor, as a TV Host and of course as… Read More ›
Here’s An Amazing “Cerchio di Pasta” Dish For The Holidays!
Who Wants To Celebrate The Holiday This Way? I shared this on my food blog but wanted to make sure everyone saw this: what an incredible way to celebrate the holiday with this! Click here for Bernadette’s amazing “Cerchio di Pasta”… Read More ›
Celebrating The Tasty Feast Of San Gennaro! New York’s Delicious Event In Little Italy!
Welcome To Little Italy! This neighborhood on New York’s lower east side is a great place for Italian food all year long, but it’s the annual “Feast Of San Gennaro” that allows everyone to celebrate faith and food! The 2023… Read More ›
Stanley Tucci’s Family “Pasta Pie” aka “Timpano!” My “52 In 22″ Cooking Challenge Wraps With A BIG BIG”Big Night” Baked Drum Of Food!
Behold The Majesty Of Stanley Tucci’s Family Timpano Recipe! What a way to end 2022! Yes, I made this incredible dish, and if you don’t know what it is, then get ready for a wild culinary tour through Italy by… Read More ›
Cooking Chicken Fricassee With Benjamin Franklin! My “52 In 22” Cooking Challenge Has William Penn’s Favorite Dish!
Cooking With Benjamin Franklin! How many of us can say that? Well, I had the chance to cook with one of America’s “founding fathers” because he was also a “founding foodie!” Remember that I shared these two recipes on July… Read More ›
Making A “Capela” – Macau Meatloaf With Fat Rice! My “52 In 22” Cooking Challenge Is Wrapped In Bacon!
Behold A Macau “Capela!” I loved a Chicago restaurant called Fat Rice, and their cookbook taught me about the cuisine of Macau, and how to make a “Macau Meatloaf” called a “Capela”! The word “Capela” refers to a circular shape,… Read More ›
The Legendary Zuni Cafe Roast Chicken And Bread Salad Recipe! My “52 In 22” Challenge Continues!
Celebrating An Iconic Roast Chicken Recipe! My “52 In 22” cooking challenge heads to San Francisco to honor the late Chef Judy Rodgers, who created food that utilized local ingredients and flavors. Rodgers was named the 2004 Outstanding Chef In… Read More ›
Stanley Tucci’s Chicken Cacciatore Recipe! My “52 In 22” Cooking Challenge Takes On Tucci!
Cooking With Tucci! I have posted many stories about various Stanley Tucci films, TV shows, and of course, his passion for food – so Stanley takes center stage on week #10 of my yearlong cooking challenge! My latest “52 In… Read More ›
Classic Rao’s Restaurant Meatballs And Marinara! My “52 In 22” Cooking Challenge Tries To Duplicate Anna And Vincent Rao’s Sauce!
Meet The Rao’s! There is a restaurant in East Harlem that has been open since 1896 – run by multi-generations of the Rao family. This legendary restaurant has only ten tables – and it is impossible to get in to…but… Read More ›