We need to talk. Oh don’t you just love those 4 little words? Yes, you and I. We are going to sit down and have a little chat. If we want to build a strong foundation for our relationship (yep, things are going to get weirdly uncomfortable) we have to have trust. You: What’s this …
The Spice Cabinet Police Are Coming For You
Spices May Be Ruining the Flavor of Your Food Move over Fashion Police, there is a new sheriff in town: The Spice Cabinet Police. Your expired ground nutmeg should be fearful of its inevitable trip to the trash can, a.k.a. Spice Prison. Your nutmeg is one tough spice – it has lasted 10 years in …
Tomato Basil Tilapia
When I was growing up, eating fish meant fish sticks and tarter sauce. Yuck. Sure, I liked the fried crunchy part and it sort of hid the fish taste but I didn’t know that I liked fish until I became an adult and learned to appreciate it for another reason: toppings! To this day, I’m …
Artichoke and Feta Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Recent road rage? Mad at your boss? You had a few choice words for that snippy grocery clerk but chose to bury them wayyy down deep inside? I hear you. I’ve got a solution. It doesn’t involve anything illegal or resorting to violence. Okay, maybe violence. But controlled violence with the added bonus of a …
Lemon Garlic Roasted Potatoes with Herbs
Aren’t red potatoes cute? I just wanted to take a moment to admire them, before I hack them up into little pieces. It’s going to be like a scary food murder crime scene. I promise you, they won’t feel a thing. Mwhaa ha hahaaa! Believe me, these red potatoes are just dying to fulfill their …
Homemade Chicken Nuggets with Tomatoes, Basil, and Orzo Pasta
Chicken nuggets, you say?! Hmph. Snobs don’t desire any dish with the word “nuggets” in the title. I should know. What if the chicken nuggets were referred to as “gourmet” or “totally awesome, dude”? I think you might have a change of heart. The truth is, I used to make this dish without chicken, as …
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Bruschetta – The Trastevere Way
I cannot utter the word bruschetta [pronounced bru-sket-ta] without reminiscing about the sights, sounds, and smells of our favorite little neighborhood in Rome, Trastevere. With its narrow cobbled streets and local large families dining in alleyways, Trastevere made me feel like a real Italian. [Note: I claim to be 100% Italian but, truthfully, I’m a …