Who says watermelon should only be eaten as a snack or dessert? When combined with slightly bitter baby arugula, freshly julienned min …
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A traditional dish from the Middle East and Northern African, Shakshuka (pronounced “shack - shoo - ka”) makes a wonderful family style meal. This dish …
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What better way to enjoy a fresh harvest of fruit than in a pie? With few simple ingredients like sugar, cinnamon and corn …
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As I state on this website, my specialties are in Italian and American fare. That doesn’t mean I don’t have the occasional desire to delve into other delicious cuisines …
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If you’ve ever hired me for a party or meal, you’ll recall my specialties are Italian and American cuisines. More importantly, I also mention that I am not a baker, so if I am asked to provide dessert it is usually something simple or something …
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Crazy times we are in. One way to continue to battle through is to maintain some semblance of normalcy and tradition. I’ve been making this Sicilian Easter …
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If you haven’t figured it out, I’m Italian through and through. My personal chef business specializes in Italian cuisine and American fare but once a year I try and create a delicious …
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It’s not always true that meals comprised of many complex ingredients requiring difficult preparation are better than those with few ingredients that …
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There is little doubt that using the sous vide (a French term meaning "under vacuum”) method of cooking provides consistent results. However, there are purists that believe beef should be seared, cooked in an oven or on a grill …
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Book clubs are a great way stay motivated to read both current and classic novels. They are also a way to get friends together once a month for social time. I’ve noticed that many of the books read have themes that include dining experiences …
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We all lead busy lives. Between work, shuffling kids back and forth to various activities and multiple other appointments/commitments, it’s hard to find the time to plan weekly meals …
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Dinner parties are about getting together with friends and family to enjoy a great meal and entertaining conversation. Add a fun
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I love improvising when creating meals for my family and friends. The pictured dish is thinly sliced bone in pork chops
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Since I was a young boy, the holiday season has always been a special opportunity for family and friends to get together and celebrate. Christmas Eve in particular was always about getting ready for the big day with a fantastic meal following the Southern Italian tradition of the Feast of the Seven Fishes.
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