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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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...
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