Classy Colcannon (Irish Mashed Potatoes)

Jump to recipe In almost every local Irish Pub that I have been in, and not going to lie, there have been several, you will see some version of potatoes (yes, the Irish staple).  One of my favorite mash ups, if you will, yes…pun intended and well placed…is Colcannon.  Now if you have never had…

I Took A Break From Social Media, Here’s What I learned

“For me, I knew it was time to take a break from social media when it became mudane and a chore to weed through my feed a few times a day. For a long time I looked forward to hearing about the good things that were happeing with my friends and family, rejoicing in their triumphs and touchtone moments, lending support, encouragement when someone needed it, even shedding a tear when someone lost a parent, a spouse, a child. It made me feel like I was being a friend and part of a close knit family. But there started to come a time where I began to feel isolated and disconnected from some of my Facebook friends and family, and it became painful to feel like a stranger on the outside looking in.”

Neapolitan Beef Braciole

Jump to Recipe Growing up Italian, the granddaughter of Italian Immigrants and only the second generation born in the United States, you take for granted the food that you grew up on and assume that everyone had dined with family over these same foods on Sunday. That the mounds of pasta, homemade Chianti, bowls overflowing…

Sichuan Salt and Pepper Squid

Jump to Recipe Growing up I had my fair share of squid.  Not just fried calamari, but simmered in red sauce, served atop angel hair pasta, and my personal favorite, Italian Calamari Salad.  Growing up Italian seafood was in abundance in my home because we adored it in our house.  As I got older and dined…

Spanish Style Mussels with Chorizo

Jump to Recipe I love seafood and fish.  I feel so healthy and light when I eat it.  It just feels right for my body.  I have a fondness for mussels that began early in my childhood as my mother, and I loved Spicy Mussel Marinara and I couldn’t get enough when she made it…

Albondigas (Mexican Meatball Soup)

Jump to Recipe Another soup recipe. I know what you’re thinking.  Is this all this chick can make?  I assure you I have skills.  I just really adore soup.  It has everything in one pot, woohoo, less cleaning!!!  You can vary recipes, learn new techniques, and cultures, and I find it amazing when you consider…

Mexican Chiles Rellenos with Spicy Rojo Sauce

Jump to Recipe I have said it a million times, and I will say it a million more…I absolutely love Mexican food!  I love everything about it, the tastes, the complexity of the flavors and the simplicity of it all at the same time.  Now I am saying the simplicity in making the ingredients meld…

Pepperoni Pizza Bombs

Jump to Recipe I have come to appreciate, that as much as I love to sit down and dine on the perfect well executed meal, lovingly prepared by myself, or the chefs at some of my favorite restaurants, what I truly love are appetizers, small bites, tapas, I love to experience different foods all at…

Hot Reuben Dip

Jump to Recipe One of my favorite sandwiches is a nice, Corned beef Reuben.  I love the contrast of flavors and textures, and there is so much going on in that sandwich you can’t help but love it, so why not enjoy it as a dip.  I think dips are such a great thing, you…