Every fall, this thing haunts me as I stroll through the vegetables at the grocery store. What is it? And, more importantly, why do I want it so badly? Its freaky spikes had me intrigued. Finding out that this was an Italian vegetable was what pushed me over the edge and this strange beauty was …
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Ultimate Chocolate Mousse
I think you’ll agree that consumption of this Ultimate Chocolate Mousse is almost like exactly like pumping chocolate through your bloodstream. Don’t worry, your heart can handle it. I hope. You’ll know it when your chocolate high kicks in. Oh yeah, baby. You’ll know it. Side story – just go with it… I don’t believe …
Grown Up Breakfast Sandwich
What did I tell you about eating cereal again for dinner? WHAT DID I TELL YOU? [finger pointing, looks of disapproval, horizontal head shaking] That’s me talking to myself in the mirror after I’ve downed 3 bowls of Lucky Charms because, honestly, I couldn’t stop. No way. Not happening. Secretly, I would just prefer it if …
Cilantro Lime Rice Infused With Garlic
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 …
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 …
Salsa Criolla – A Peruvian Condiment That Should Be a Staple in Your Fridge
Salsa Criolla is a Peruvian condiment that may become a staple in your fridge. In fact, I plan to start a new trend. Salsa Criolla is the new ketchup. Pass it on. There are many variations of this dish that include aji or jalapeno peppers, but here I make a milder version – sort of …
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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 …
