I discovered this Balsamic Chicken Walnut Salad several years ago at little grocery store, El Rancho Market, in Solvang, California…just a hop, skip and a jump away from Santa Ynez (the greatest place on Earth IMHO). I loved it so much that my girlfriend called them to get me a shipment of it for my…
Recipes for One or Two People
Every recipe on this site is made with one or two people in mind — but these are the ones that were specifically built for it. Small-batch proportions, right-sized pans, technique designed for a yield that actually makes sense for the way most of us live.
Big Fat Greek Frittata
Loukoumades, Moussaka, Spanakopita, Baklava, Maria Menounos, Dolmades…it just doesn’t stop. I just love the Greek culture…and the fact that they’re passionate people just like my Italian family. Translation: we’re loud and boisterous…and we love life! Because of that, there are endless gatherings of family and friends that somehow always seem to have incredible food at…
Back to Basics Tomato Sauce
I always like getting back to the basics…back to when life was simple and easy. That’s precisely what this recipe is…simple and easy. The hardest part will be to figure out in which dishes you’re gonna use this sauce first. It’s perfect when you need a quick sauce or a sauce to use with other…
BBQ Chicken Pizza
This bold, rustic BBQ Chicken Pizza is easier to make than the cowboy campfire you have to build to cook it. So use an oven instead. And make sure it’s plenty hot! Yee Haw! This bold, rustic BBQ Chicken Pizza is easier to make than the cowboy campfire you have to build to cook…
Brown-Butter Kissed Grilled Shrimp
Nothing says “I Love You” better than cooking up Brown-Butter Kissed Grilled Shrimp for your special someone. It helped me impress my girlfriend in college and I have a feeling that it might just work for you too! Nothing says “I Love You” better than cooking up Brown-Butter Kissed Grilled Shrimp for your special someone.
Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms
Omaha, Set, Hut. While Peyton Manning may not be in this year’s Big Game, you’ll still be screaming TOUCHDOWN after scoring big with these Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms! Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms…the perfect appetizer!
Cinnamon Chip Banana Bread
The age-old question about whether or not to put nuts in your Banana Bread has been finally answered: Who Cares!?! We’re putting Cinnamon Chips in ours and it’s gonna be sooooo much better.
Broiled Cod with Roasted Red Pepper Coulis
KEY LARGO (AP) – On January 4, 2016, less than one year ago today, Fucci caught his first fish. It might as well have been an AP Newswire release, because I can tell you, it’s not for want or lack of trying over the years that this was my first real catch. (To you avid…
Cannoli Stuffed French Toast
There was an Italian word that I heard a lot growing up every time I cooked: phonetically, it’s pronounced “en Gweiki.” I have no clue how to spell it, so forgive me if it’s literal translation in English is actually offensive…but what was explained to me is that it describes an mixture of ingredients thrown…
Broasted Truffle-Smacked Brussel Sprouts
Poor Brussel Sprouts. They always get a bad rap. But then again, so did Kale…and look at where it’s at these days. It went from a garnish on a cafeteria’s Blue Plate special to sitting on some of the fanciest menus in the World. It’s even taken potato chips to task as a healthy snacking alternative….
Beer Bread
This recipe combines two of the greatest things known to man…beer and bread! ‘nuf said…enjoy!