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
Grapefruit and Herb Roasted Chicken
Whole chicken topped with a mixture of grapefruit zest and fresh herbs; then roasted and topped with a light grapefruit, white wine gravy. This past weekend was really busy and hectic. On Sunday morning, I got to meet up with one of my college roommates and her family for breakfast. We don't get to see each other much, but thanks to the wonders of Facebook, we still keep in touch regularly. Her son plays on a traveling hockey team and as luck would have it, they had a tournament ... Read More about Grapefruit and Herb Roasted Chicken
Avocado and Artichoke Pasta Salad
Pasta combined with fresh avocado, tomatoes, and artichoke hearts; then tossed in a light Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette. For the past two weeks, I have been trying my best to be a General Contractor. Between coordinating bathroom renovations, wood floors, spraying my old bathtub, and new banisters it's been exhausting! I've come to the conclusion that I hope I will never have to do it again! Though the two main contractors we're working with are great and very accommodating, it still ... Read More about Avocado and Artichoke Pasta Salad
Red Wine Cognac Marinated Steak
Rib Eye steaks marinated in red wine, cognac, stone ground mustard, garlic, rosemary and Extra Virgin Olive Oil. The weather has been pretty nasty here in Northern NJ with a lot of rain along with damp, cold weather in general. But Thursday, it was a beautiful, sunny 76 degree day. No wonder we all have colds around here! Anyway, I wanted to put my grill to use while it was nice out, so I took out some steaks and decided to experiment with a new marinade. How do you make Red ... Read More about Red Wine Cognac Marinated Steak
Roasted Broccoli with Garlic
Fresh broccoli tossed with garlic, lemon zest, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Kosher salt and black pepper; then roasted until tender. I'm not a huge fan of broccoli, but will eat it when roasted like this Broccoli with Garlic or in soups or mixed in with something else like pasta. However, my family loves it so we make it at least once a week. I do love roasting vegetables though because it adds such a nice flavor. Some of our favorites are Parmesan Roasted Green ... Read More about Roasted Broccoli with Garlic