When I think of Macaroni and Cheese, my mind goes blank and I am overcome with an inner feeling of peace, happiness and joy! Ahhhhh! It is definitely one of those comfort foods for which I will enthusiastically always respond: Yes! Please! With the summer BBQ season coming into full swing, I thought this would…
Make-Ahead Recipes
Do the work now, eat well later. These recipes can be fully prepared ahead of time, or get you most of the way there before the day you need them. Perfect for meal prep, hosting without last-minute stress, or just being smart about your week.
Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies
In all the time I have been living on this Earth, I don’t think I have ever met a single person that has uttered the words, “No thank you, I don’t like cookies.” Not one. Have you? Combine that with the fact that I don’t think I have met an individual on God’s green Earth…
Easy Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas
I love enchiladas, but I never think to make them. For some reason, when I’m in the mood for Mexican food, I always default to tacos. In all fairness, tacos have their own day…Tuesday…so it’s only natural I would think of them first. Darn Taco marketers. Growing up, my mom would make more traditional Enchiladas,…
Homemade Taco Seasoning
I used to always buy Taco Seasoning until I realized I had everything I needed to whip up a super-tasty taco seasoning. It’s so much fresher and less expensive than the packets…plus, you can adjust the seasoning and heat to your personal tastes. Make a little extra and store it in an airtight container so…
Simple Syrup
If you’ve ever make a cocktail before, I’m sure you’ve heard of Simple Syrup. Well, just as the name implies, it is simple to make…and syrupy in consistency. You can make a batch in advance and keep it in the fridge for up to a month. Simple as that! Now go make a cocktail to…
Balsamic Chicken Walnut Salad
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…
Mama Fucci’s Spinach Lasagne Roll-ups
This one is dedicated to Mama Fucci, my Mom. Hey, it’s her recipe…it’s the least I could do. Not to mention, she is the most amazing woman in the World…so that plays in to it too. And, she’s a fantastic cook to boot! This recipe of hers is one of my most favorites of all…
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…
Mama Fucci’s Homemade Pizza Dough
This pizza dough recipe is just how mom used to make it! And there’s no denying that her pizza nights were always a favorite in my family. Just ask my sister, Barb, who would ask for Mom’s homemade pizza every single birthday…not to mention 364 other days of the year. Thanks sis! Mama Fucci's Homemade…
Fretalian Onion Soup
My mom is French. My dad is Italian. I am a chaotic mixture of the both and love crossing these cultures in the dishes I create. Meet Fretalian Onion Soup…a progeny of the ever-so-loved French onion soup…made with an Italian twist. Thus…FRE-TALIAN. This is, hands down, one of my most favorite Tiny Kitchen recipes. It…
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 Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms…the perfect appetizer! SO WHAT YOU'RE GONNA NEED IS: 10 large Mushrooms 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese 1/3 cup Panko Breadcrumbs 1/4 cup Mozzarella…
Homemade Balsamic Glaze
Homemade Balsamic Glaze This is a great finishing glaze for tons of recipes, from appetizers to main courses. SO WHAT YOU'RE GONNA NEED IS: 2 cups Balsamic Vinegar 1/2 cup Sugar 1 pinch Salt YOU'LL ALSO NEED: 1 Small Pot 1 Whisk In medium saucepan over medium heat, with a whisk, stir together Balsamic…