Napoleons are technically layered desserts, but being that this appetizer is layered, I’m sticking with the Napoleon name. I wanted to give these little guys a regal name because they look so stately. I mean, just look at that celery leaf, like a feather in it’s cap! In my mind, they’re a perfect two-biter for […]
I had a friend in high school who was Italian and her Mom’s specialty for birthday parties and sleepovers was stromboli. What is effectively an Italian turnover, filled with deli treats, is emblazoned in my memory as a favorite adolescent food memory. It’s also a festive party dish, perfect if you’re feeding a crowd. One […]
Arancini are balls of rice, stuffed with anything from cheese to ragu, then fried to a golden hue. They are a traditional Sicilian dish served in December for the Feast of Santa Lucia, commemorating the arrival of a grain ship to the island in 1646 during a time of famine. What does that mean to us? An […]
Our family doesn’t have any traceable roots to Italy. But, we have wondered if perhaps there was some mysterious ounce of Italian blood passed on to my sister. She has always been obsessed with Italian food. Every birthday, special occasion and dinner out, if there was Italian on the menu, it was on her plate. She’s […]
This recipe is epic and you have to try it. It’s sponsored by Traina Foods, but that doesn’t mean I’m lying when I say I love their ketchup. I’ve written about it before, so I’ll spare you the gush-fest, but do take note that this ketchup is more like tomato paste. Do not sub in […]
It’s time again for Sun Dried Tomato Ketchup! The latest in my Traina Foods series is a classic comfort food. Cabbage rolls are a staple of delis, but sadly haven’t ever been on my dinner table before this recipe. I always thought these would be complicated and laborious, but with the help of my pressure […]
I have been working with Traina Foods on a series of recipes featuring their Sun Dried tomato ketchup. Yep, you’ve seen this stuff before in prior posts and will see a few more before the year is out. It has been a wonderful experience working with them, for one, because the product is amazing. However, […]
Salmon will forever make me think of my Nana. Who is my Nana? My maternal grandmother. The most outrageously classy lady I know who is mostly to blame for my taste for the finer things in life. She was the first to introduce me to the theater, art museums, Lawrence of Arabia, white table cloths, Paul […]
There were three dishes my Mom made when I was a kid that I loved. Sherry Beef (Beef in a sherry cream sauce over egg noodles), Spinach Fandango (A rice, beef, spinach, cheese casserole monstrosity) and Meat Crust Pie. Thus, today’s inspiration for Mini Meat Crust Pies. “Hey, the 1960s called. They want their recipes […]
