Fresh strawberries and basil macerated with Italian Limoncello is a grown up, refreshing summertime dessert. Try adding this to your favorite ice cream! I love fresh strawberries and eat them year-round. So when I went to the market and purchased a fairly large container of them, I couldn't wait to dig in. Days went by and I had tucked them so far in back of my refrigerator that I completely forgot about them. If your home is like mine, if I personally do not clean and cut up fruit ... Read More about Limoncello Strawberries with Fresh Basil
Italian Sunday Dinner: How to Make Neapolitan Ragù
Make Italian Sunday Dinner with homemade Neapolitan Ragù (Italian Sauce or Gravy) using fresh garden tomatoes, basil and garlic. One of my fellow bloggers commented yesterday that it's never too early to start thinking about the weekend. By that he meant what else but...FOOD! I know it's only Wednesday, but now is the time to start thinking about what it is you may want to cook this weekend so that you have time to prepare and shop for the items you may need. As weather has it this weekend, ... Read More about Italian Sunday Dinner: How to Make Neapolitan Ragù
Dilled Red Bliss Potato Salad
Everyone has their favorites and this is another one of mine. It's very simple to make with limited ingredients but adds another variety to this summertime favorite. According to Produce Pete, the WNBC "Weekend Today in New York's" TV Correspondent, when purchasing potatoes, look for ones that don't have any sprouts from the eyes and have no wrinkles on the skin. There should be no cuts or dark spots and the potato should feel heavy. You should avoid potatoes with a green tint to the skin ... Read More about Dilled Red Bliss Potato Salad
Pasta with Tomato, Basil and Mozzarella Cheese Chicken Sausage
Ok so here's one of those items I just happened to find at my local store when I wasn't even looking for it, Casual Gourmet Chicken Sausage. They only had two types for me to choose from and I opted for the Tomato, Basil and Mozzarella version. But after looking online, I found several more varieties including Spicy Mango and Jalapeño, Roasted Red Pepper and Spinach and Roasted Garlic and Gruyere Cheese. What I like about them is that they are already fully cooked. So your prep/cooking time is ... Read More about Pasta with Tomato, Basil and Mozzarella Cheese Chicken Sausage
Carrie’s Red Wine List
Looking for an everyday bottle of red wine that won't break the bank? I've got you covered with some of my inexpensive favorites! For those of you who know me, you know that I love dry, red wine. But, like most people, I would go out for dinner, have a nice glass and then couldn't remember what kind it was or I would only remember half of the name. Which apparently doesn't help you when you're trying to describe it to the store salesperson. They don't particularly like to play ... Read More about Carrie’s Red Wine List
Eggplant Parmesan with Marinara Sauce
Eggplant Parmesan with Marinara Sauce made with sliced, breaded and fried eggplant layered with my favorite tomato sauce and shredded mozzarella cheese is my idea of ultimate comfort food. Do you call it Sauce or Gravy? That is the age-old question! In my family, it has always been called sauce; whether we add meat to it or not. I even tried to find the answer online but there are still many inconsistencies in theory and opinion. Based on several Italian menus I looked at online ... Read More about Eggplant Parmesan with Marinara Sauce