Looking for a quick, delicious and satisfying meal? Well, I have the perfect, beautiful meal- fusilli pasta with a creamy basil pesto and meaty sauteed cremini mushrooms….yum! A very satisfying vegetarian meal that hits the spot. And ready in no time. I chose Italian fusilli pasta so the sauce can really coat the pasta. The…
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Spaghetti Cacio E Pepe
In honor of His Holiness Pope Francis, I wanted to prepare a popular Roman meal, Cacio E Pepe. This week Pope Francis made a visit to New York City where he addressed The United Nations, visited Our Lady Queen of Angels school in Harlem, presided over Mass in Saint Patrick Cathedral, Madison Square Garden and…
Torre Annunziata Pasta with Organic Yellow Tomatoes, Ground Beef and Parmesan
Today was a very busy, although very enjoyable day, so the last thing I wanted to deal with was a complicated dish that would also create much heat in the kitchen. I knew I wanted some type of meat dish and then I thought, hmm, pasta would go well with some ground beef. I already…
Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers
Quinoa (pronounced keen-wa) is an ancient grain dating back over five thousand years to the Inca civilization of South America. The Incas referred to this beautiful grain as the “Supergrain” because of its’ unique qualities. It contains more high quality protein than any other grain and its one of the best sources…
Buffalo Style Stuffed Chicken Breast
It’s the weekend, a time to kick back and relax. Enjoy some good food, visit with friends and family, go to a kids weekend game or just stay home and relax. When I think of weekend food, I think either barbecue or Buffalo chicken wings. The problem though with Buffalo chicken wings is that they…
Croissant with Ham, Swiss Cheese, English Cucumber and Organic Pea Shoots
I normally do not eat sandwiches, but when I do, I enjoy making them with a buttery croissant. They are so moist, tender and flaky, who couldn’t resist? So to counter the calories, I made it with a slice of cooked ham, some delicious Swiss cheese, English cucumber and for that crunch, organic pea shoots….
Bruschetta
Every time I make Bruschetta, it reminds me of Positano, Spring, fresh, blooming flowers, a warm breeze and a lazy afternoon. That’s what beautiful food does, it just takes me away to some beautiful, relaxing place. (In my mind, that is). These are such delicious complimentary flavors, extra virgin olive oil, aged Parmesan Cheese, fresh,…
Prosciutto Wrapped Pears Filled with Parmesan Reggianno Cheese
This is a very beautiful anytime snack to serve when you are in the mood for something sweet and savory. These beautiful, sweet pears become sweeter when baked and are a compliment with with salty prosciutto and delicate parmesan reggianno cheese. I topped them with some fresh rosemary for that woodsy taste that goes…
Yvette’s Empanadas
Yvette’s Empanadas are a mix of Spanish and Italian recipe. I used empanada store bought round disc dough and used an Italian beef filling with a tomato sauce for dipping. This makes a great Hors d’oeuvre or a dinner. You can make these ahead of time and then freeze them, them heat them in the oven…
Croissant With Egg
Today is Valentines Day, a day for love. So I decided to treat myself to a lovely, festive breakfast, an over easy egg, sitting on spinach, topped with some Gruyere melted cheese, all nestled beautifully inside a buttery croissant! Happy Valentines Day to me! To continue the celebration of my day, I will now go…
Parmesan Crusted Chicken Breast Served With A Mustard Lemon Sauce And Artichoke
Next time your taste buds are requesting a savory chicken cutlet, add some Parmesan cheese to the mix and give those buds a real surprise! In my opinion, anytime you add cheese, you make everything better. I served this with a beautiful artichoke and some mustard, lemon butter sauce. Very nice. My taste buds were…
Lobster Tail With A Shallot Butter Sauce Served With Bib Lettuce, Gorgonzola Cheese and Purple Potatoes
Lobster, who doesn’t like (love) lobster? It has this amazing buttery taste that makes you feel like you are eating a royal meal. Most would think it’s high in calories, but actually it is the opposite. These lobster tails have a mere 114 calories and 6% fat, 6% carbs, 88% protein.You cannot beat that for a…
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