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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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