To go along with Nonni’s pancakes, try this recipe for black pepper maple bacon! I prefer to prepare mine in the oven to save on the stove top mess. I use a cookie sheet, aluminum foil, and a cooling rack. I prefer thick cut bacon, and top with a light […]
This is a tribute to my good friend Lisa’s “Nonni”! She was a traditional Italian Grandma – who passed down this pancake recipe to her family. I fondly remember making them at Lisa’s house many times, then sharing them with my own family and friends. These pancakes are rustic, and […]
I’ve been thinking about a milkshake – a sign of summer for sure! Specifically, a shake with a piece of chocolate cake blended into it! This is certainly not for the “diet conscious”! Our favorite burger place – Portillos – makes these, but I wanted to create one using my […]
I’ve been trying to come up with a raspberry martini that suits my taste for a while now. Most of them I find very sweet. When I want a cocktail, I want it to be refreshing, but just slightly sweet; flavorful, but not too boozey! I think I have settled […]
This salad has greens, mandarin oranges, celery and green onions, a lovely asian vinagrette dressing, and is topped with sweetened, toasted almonds. The recipe was originally given to me by a friend, and has become one of my favorite salads to throw together for lunch or dinner, or to bring […]
Natalie is beautiful, bright, funny, playful, inquisitive, and smart! She’s a big sister, a performer, and reminds me soooo much of my daughter Jennifer when she was young! She too is a first-born, and now she and her daughter share so many personality traits! I can see glimpses of young […]
These were always referred to as “Christmas Cookies” in my house growing up. The title of my recipe card still reads “Christmas Cookies”, although I’ve made them for many other occasions besides Christmas! They were my family’s favorite cookie! Never stayed around very long either. My Mom used to frost […]
A pan of lasagna would feed my family of 6 back in the day, with not much leftover! Put this together with a salad and some Italian bread, and dinner was served! Mom would also make this for “company”. It’s one of those casseroles that is great for a crowd. […]
Well if a chocolate chili cupcake gets you excited, wait til you taste this amazing martini! Stumbled upon this vodka, AND the martini recipe that goes with it, in Galena, Illinois. There is a local distillery there called Blaum Bros. – http://www.blaumbros.com. They make a chili-infused vodka called “Hellfyre”. It’s […]
That’s right – this recipe has NO EGGS in it! Most people are pretty amazed by that – and pleasantly surprised at the moistness of this cake. Not sure where the recipe originally came from – but it was part of my Mom’s dessert menu for as long as I […]
I first had this “clear” martini, called an “Invisible Cosmo” – at Biaggi’s italian restaurant a few years ago. I’ve see a similar recipe called a “white cosmo”. Whatever you call it – it’s delicious! I have enjoyed this before a lovely dinner, or sitting out on the back patio […]
Tonight I thought – I need some comfort food! After all – this is Chicago and it is mid-February! It’s cold outside., but what else is new? Everyone that lives here has had about enough of winter by now. That calls for a little comfort food, and I can’t think […]
I love cake! I have made LOTS of cakes for all kinds of occasions. I get excited at the thought of designing one. From the theme, the cake itself, the filling, then the color scheme, type of frosting, and how I’m going to decorate the top and the sides – […]
Chocolate and chili – who would have thought?? It’s an amazing combination. The key is to keep the chili flavor “subtle”. My recipe includes just a hint of chili. When I served these at a Valentine’s Day party at DaBaffone restaurant, the guests were intrigued by the flavor! It’s totally […]
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