“Why waste your time making it?”, I could hear my mom telling me. “Why don’t you just go buy it at the store?” Strange question coming from someone like my own mother, who always made everything from scratch, even chocolate chip cookies, when all we wanted were Chips Ahoy. I remember pondering the same question… Read More
Tag: entertaining
Farfalle with Tuna, Tomatoes, Olives and Onions
This is another one of my super simple recipes. I like to keep key staples in my pantry and fridge (but that’s for another blog post) and this is one of those recipes that take no time and can be done when you have no food in the house. Funny enough, I did grocery shop… Read More
Calamari Bruschetta
Bruschetta is a wonderful appetizer that is enjoyed by almost everyone. I made this up one day while trying to think of what to bring as an appetizer to a friend’s house. It’s super easy to make and transport, just add the toasted crostini before serving as they may get soggy after. For 4-6 people,… Read More
Risotto with Shrimp, Scallops, Cuttlefish and Zucchini
Try New Things I always base my new recipes on what I have available. … Read More
Can’t Beat ‘Em Cannoli Siciliani: see if you ‘can-oli’ have just one
A delicate Italian pastry shell that’s crispy on the outside and filled with a smooth cream on the inside…once you make them, you won’t believe how easy they are. A few people have been asking me for the recipe so I thought I would share. Unfortunately, I deleted the original pics so I’ll add it… Read More
Oven Roasted Sea Bream With Potatoes and Grape Tomatoes
Again, this is an easy and quick recipe, making it a no-brainer to impress friends and family at your next gathering. Difficulty: ?? Cost:?? Serves: 2-4 ? Time: 10 min prep, 20 to cook ⏰ Ingredients:… Read More
Easy Holiday Entertaining Tips
There are always a few stigmas about entertaining that may have you steer clear of inviting guests over for the holidays. Entertaining can be easy and fun if you just take a little bit of time to plan. For some reason, this saying always comes to my head: A minute in planning saves 5 in… Read More
Lobster Crostini
I always make this recipe as a quick end of the year lunch before we head off to celebrate the night with friends, served with champagne and oysters but you can serve it any time during the festive season because it’s so simple and takes so little time to prepare. ⏰ 15 minutes. ?… Read More
Balsamic Drizzled Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts
Ok this one is a no brainer side…I enjoyed the combination of sweet and salty…and its appealing to the eyes. What do you think? I hope you enjoy as much as I do. For 4 people. 1 large or 2 small sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes… Read More
Penne alla Vodka: aka Any Pasta with this Vodka Sauce is Gonna Be Amazing
I don’t often cook with heavy creams, but this is one recipe I certainly don’t mind making the sacrifice for. A few years back I tried avoiding different foods mainly for weight loss reasons, but after reading an article about how dairy affects your metabolism, I cut dairy out of my diet. I found that I… Read More