Everyone knows how amazing salmon is for you: lots of protein, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D... so whenever I can, I try to make some. Salmon with butter and lemon is delicious and quick, but all … [Read more...]
Fettuccine with Mushrooms and Hazelnuts
Despite growing up on pasta, I didn't experience fresh pasta (besides ravioli) until recently, and I fell in love with it. As much as I wish I had my own pasta maker so that I could enjoy it all the … [Read more...]
Sauces for Ravioli
As much as I love cooking, sometimes I am just too exhausted at the end of the day to whip together a tasty meal. But why should my taste buds be punished? So I always keep a few different types of … [Read more...]
Pasta in a Creamy Wild Mushroom Sauce
When the weather gets cold, I start craving pasta, pasta, and more pasta (I fully blame this on my Italian mother). I don’t want to get stuck eating the same thing every night though, so I try to … [Read more...]
Scallops Grapefruit and Fennel? Hmm…
After watching a few episodes of Top Chef Masters recently, I had a hankering for some scallops (which I’m going to blame on seeing Jamie, who made like 14 scallop dishes during her season on Top … [Read more...]
Mexican Night
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, I need to clean out my fridge to make room for all of the leftovers I plan on hoarding from my relatives. (I love that they end up feeding me for the whole … [Read more...]
Pasta with Fresh Tomato-Basil Sauce
As the days grow colder, I begin to mourn the loss of one of my favorite summer ingredients: tomatoes. I know, I know, tomatoes are available year round. But they lose their appeal when they begin to … [Read more...]
Bacon Braised Brussels Sprouts
I made my weekly trip to Reading Terminal’s Iovine Brothers Produce and noticed huge display of Brussels sprouts. I honestly don’t think I’ve ever had Brussels sprouts and felt the need to try them … [Read more...]
