Nonna’s In The Kitchen! As a foodie, I love this story: a great restaurant on Staten Island is run by Grandmas – which keeps their family recipes alive for generations to come! Bravo Jody Scarvella, Owner Of Enoteca Maria On… Read More ›
Cookbooks
A Healthy Seared Salmon + Asparagus Pea Feta Salad Meal! Recipes Here!
As happens, frequently, this dish began as an Instagram link from my wife Alex…she wanted a healthy salad that was different, and this one did the trick! I decided to make this the + one to my normal seared salmon… Read More ›
A Celebration Of Izakaya! Japanese Pub Food Recipes Are Here!
Do You “Izakaya?” If you do, great! If you don’t, you are missing out on a culinary treat! Izakaya food is a diverse and flavorful selection of small plates and snacks, often featuring a mix of grilled, fried, and raw dishes. Popular… Read More ›
Want A White Castle Breakfast Slider? Make It At Home And Here’s How!
Here’s A Wild New Breakfast Slider For You! Behold the breakfast slider – my own invention, and I am about to show you why you should stick this in your mouth and bite down hard! Everyone knows that I love… Read More ›
My Wife’s Favorite One Pot Pasta EVER! Here’s The Recipe That Blew Her Away!
Behold My Wife’s Favorite Pasta Dish Of All Time! I know, not blown away by the photo, are you? That’s OK, I wasn’t either – but when Alex took a bite, her face lit up and she said these words:… Read More ›
Biting Down On “National Burger Month!” From Hamburger America To Burger Beast – A Worldwide Celebration!
Time To Bite Into “National Burger Month!” I love celebrating America’s national sandwich – the burger! Yes, it’s a month to celebrate for sure, and I plan to make a “subtle” cheeseburger like this one: As you guessed, this post… Read More ›
Do You Love Bermuda Coconut Conch Chowder? My “Scungilli” Recipe Two Ways!
Who Loves “Scungilli In A Can?” Well I do of course, because when I was shopping in a great New York Italian deli, I found this one and bought it! Oh, and just so you know: A conch is a type… Read More ›
Do You “Zoodle?” Here Are Great Zucchini Noodle Recipes – Thanks To Stanley Tucci!
Behold the Mighty “Zoodle!” Yes, I am a “Zoodleholic”…it all began when I saw this photo: Yes, Actor / Author Stanley Tucci is a “Zoodler” – and my wife Alex has met him several times and they always talk food!… Read More ›
My Love Of “Bacon-Wrapped” Food…With Recipes!
“Can You Add Bacon To My Order”? If that is the first thing you ask your server when ordering a meal, then I have a culinary adventure for you! First, smell what I’m cooking: Yes, there is nothing better than… Read More ›
Tired Of Leftovers? Time For “Larder Dining” With Smoked Salmon Chowder!
Cupboards Full? Let’s Clean Them Out Deliciously! I found this photo online – a food cupboard stuffed with things we all seem to never get around to using…and it’s just as bad here: My wife’s Mom made a list once… Read More ›