As usual, my latest cooking adventure began when my wife sent me this photo: it’s ham hock and white bean soup, and she thought it looked good. “Cacio e Pepe” is a classic, simple Roman pasta dish whose name literally translates… Read More ›
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Who’s Not Welcome At The “Tuscan Kale Butter Bean Soup” Table? A Great Soup Two Ways!
What Do You See Here? Well, I saw my next dish to make at home, because my wife Alex shared a recipe for Tuscan Kale and Butter Bean soup! Who why is there as “do and don’t” component? Because when… Read More ›
Want A 125-Year Old Hero Sandwich? The “Oldest Food In New York” Goes Italian!
Want This 125-Year Old “Hero” Sandwich? OK, here’s a classic “hero”sandwich from a New York Italian Deli that’s been in business for 125 years – making iconic food for a new generation! I’m starting a new series: it’s my celebration… Read More ›
Have You Tasted Nantucket Bay Scallops? Here’s My Favorite Recipe!
It’s Nantucket Bay Scallop Season! Behold. These are Nantucket Bay Scallops. Yes, they are about the size of a U.S. dime, but they are packed with a thousand dollars of flavor! Let’s take a look at this “bivalve mollusk”: where… Read More ›
Making Good Luck “Hoppin’ John!” Here’s A Recipe To A Positive 2025!
Dig Into This “Good Luck” Stew! Do you know what “Hoppin’ John” is? Well I didn’t! I didn’t know a thing about “Hoppin’ John” until my wife told me about it years ago. You are supposed to make it on New… Read More ›
Need A Lucky “Top One Pounder?” I’ve Got All Your “Good Luck Food” For 2025!
Want To “Feel Lucky?” Well of course we all do! And what better way to ensure good luck for 2025 than making and eating good luck food – like these “Top One Pounders! As always, the terrific news site “SoraNews24.com”… Read More ›
Vegetable Lentil Soup with Curry! I’ve Got FIVE Recipes For Good Health!
Want A Healthy Soup – That’s Also Delicious? How About FIVE? I am always looking for healthy recipes for my wife and I, and I found this recipe online and since Alex loves Lentils, I decided to make it…add some… Read More ›
Who Loves “Polpo alla Luciana”? Chef Mimi Shares A Delicious Recipe Here!
Chef Mimi Cooks A Traditional Italian Octopus Stew! I’m sharing a great new recipe from Chef Mimi, who posted on her blog the inspiration for the dish! Mimi posts that the recipe she found is from the blog Vincenzo’s Plate, but… Read More ›
A Terrific Healthy Fresh Pea Soup Recipe!
Who Wants To Be Healthy? I Do! If you read this blog you know I share stories of cheeseburgers, vertical lasagna and other dishes they may not be “calorie free” – but I also love to cook healthy as well… Read More ›
Did You Start The New Year With Some “Hoppin’ John?” Here’s My Good Luck Recipe!
Dig Into This “Good Luck” Stew! Do you know what “Hoppin’ John” is? Well I didn’t! I didn’t know a thing about “Hoppin’ John” until my wife told me about it years ago. You are supposed to make it on New… Read More ›
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