My Own Happy Meal!

Today in New York City we are getting ready for a huge snow storm, about 2 feet. To me, having lived in different parts of the world and the USA, 2 feet is not the end of the world, just a typical winter storm. But, since we are told to stay indoors until possibly Wednesday,…

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…

Linguine With Ground Turkey And Tomato Sauce

Using ground turkey instead of ground beef is a pleasant alternative that has a delicious taste but less fat and calories. Turkey is a great source of iron, zinc phosphorus and potassium. It also contains vitamin B6 and niacin which are essential for our body’s energy production. Consuming turkey on a regular basis may help…

Stuffed Peppers

I am a city girl,  but there are times when I want fresh produce and some country air. So this weekend I had the opportunity to go to a local farm  with a dear friend of mine and pick some  fresh vegetables and apples. This is one of my favorite things to do. It’s so…

Stuffed Zucchini

Stuffed Zucchini   Zucchini is such a great mild tasting vegetable that can be cooked in so many different ways. Tonight I decided to stuff it with some organic brown rice, ground beef and parmesan reggiano cheese. I also added some tomato sauce and then baked it in the oven for 15 minutes. total time…

Angel Hair Pasta with Meat Sauce

Angel Hair Pasta with Meat Sauce Pasta, do I need to say anything else? What a great meal to prepare when you don’t want to fuss in the kitchen for hours but still serve a meal full of delicious flavors. You can prepare this from start to finish within 15 minutes allowing you to  enjoy…

Mussels, Clams and Shrimp in a Tomato Sauce

Mussels, Clams and Shrimp in a Tomato Sauce   How delicious is this? If you are a seafood lover than this one is for you! This recipe takes no amount of time to prepare and the flavor will make you think you are in a five star restaurant. Serve this with a nice chilled Rose…