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…
Category: La Famiglia Favs
Garlic and Rosemary Roast Chicken with Dripping Soaked Croutons
Jump to recipe I know what you are thinking, how can this roast chicken be any different than what I have made before? I feel you, I felt the same way until I made this and now, I am hooked, as is the family. This is not your Mother’s Roast Chicken. Trusssst ME!!!! I can…
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…
Tuscan Meatball Soup
Jump to Recipe My love of soup began early in my childhood. I was always surrounded by some simmering pot of lovely goodness. Whether it was lentils and beans, homemade chicken soup, Pasta Fagioli, or Tuscan Meatball Soup, I loved having a nice hot bowl of soup and of course, this always meant hot Italian…
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