I believe in using all that I can while I cook. I love to store bacon drippings, use apple peels (really any fruit peels) and bones from previous meals. A ham shank will never be picked clean, no matter how … Read More

Puttanesca is a classic Italian sauce that includes anchovies and black olives. I like using canned anchovies to really get that rich umami flavor incorporated into the red sauce.                  

I love this recipe! This is a true Midwest meal, something my mom would make a lot. While the plate needs to be dressed up with some veggies for color, it is a fast weeknight meal.The meal almost reminds me … Read More

My coconut curry is a simple and fast dinner for any weeknight. It uses both white and dark meat chicken that is cooked in a rich sauce. Serve it with rice or your favorite naan.           … Read More

Fresh mozzarella and Italian sausage, I could make a meal out of it. Putting both in a pasta bake, that’s heaven to my ears. I love mixing the mozzarella into the pasta as well as placing some on top to … Read More

I’ve always had an issue with getting the exact amount of prime rib for dinner. If I’m cooking for just the fam, I tend to overdo it. If we’re hosting, it’s all over the place. I’ll buy what I think … Read More

My mother was funny about meals, she had a specific meal for all the big holidays. Burgers for Memorial Day, steak for 4th of July, Brisket on Christmas and Pork loin on New Year’s. This is an easy recipe that … Read More

Braicole is a classic Italian dish where a skirt or flank steak is pounded thin and then rolled around a filling. My Braicole is filled with bread crumbs, mushrooms, walnuts and spinach. The roll is seared on the cooktop and … Read More

My mother’s brisket is something that she would make around Christmas time every year. Just thinking about the brisket with the onion gravy is mouthwatering. I hope you really enjoy this meal, after losing my mother this year, it is … Read More

I thought of making black forest crepes right after I finished eating a piece of black forest cake. I remembered feeling a little guilty about going back for seconds, but I love cherry and chocolate together. So, I thought what … Read More