Last night was one of those nights that screamed comfort food and the couch. After a long weekend and an even more crazy day at the office- dinners that can be made in less than 30 minutes are a blessing. It’s rich and decadent and oh so comforting. This pasta dish tasted even better the next [...]

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  To quote Shorty, “rice is not supposed to have cheese in it.” Lets just say that he is wrong. Very wrong.  I found this Cabot cheese recipe in one of my many magazines and knew it would be perfect for a lazy Sunday dinner. It was that perfect. The leftovers were even better. Roasted [...]

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I love comfort food and nothing gives you a bigger hug than gooey, cheesy risotto. I love this recipe more because most of the ingredients are already in my kitchen. Most people (including Italians) make risotto with Parmesan cheese but this recipe calls for tangy cheddar with the addition of sauteed leeks, white wine, Dijon [...]

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That Mario Batali sure knows his pasta! I’m overly impressed with his ragu. Most recipes don’t taste dimensional and fall short on flavor and texture. This has an ever-so-slightly creamy sauce made with ground beef, pancetta and ham. Its rich flavor comes from tomato paste instead of canned tomatoes and holds on tightly to the pasta’s corkscrew shape. Here’s your passport to [...]

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After going to town with the crack pie which became a breakfast, lunch and dinner snack- I needed a meatless main course to dissolve my guilt. Bulgur is a quick-cooking form of whole wheat. It’s high in fiber and protein and fills up your belly pretty fast. I’ve been trying to eat some of the [...]

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It’s so hot outside that I’m turning to the south for food inspiration. I’ve been grilling outside and taking advantage of simple, easy comforting food. These grits are like the title- creamy and dreamy. Even nongrit fans will become believers with this side dish. You could easily include this into your breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner. [...]

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When the temperatures heat up, it’s tabbouleh time. Low in fat, high in fiber, plus so much fun to say. Tabbouleh wakes up the palate with all the flavors of summer, ripe-to-bursting tomatoes, bright parsley and mint, zingy lemon. Bulgur doesn’t require cooking, so the kitchen stays cool and so does the cook. Just add [...]

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In my small town in South Florida there isn’t much ethnic food to boast about. Apparently, the locals only eat Italian and Sushi- not even Japanese food. I love recipes that are foreign and exciting. This Indian inspired dish is aromatic and flavorful with only 20 minutes of prep time. Minted rice flavored with cinnamon [...]

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Last week one of my girlfriends had her first baby. Rowan is way too cute and her parents are the best! They weren’t sure when they were coming home and I wanted to put something in their fridge so they wouldn’t have to suffer. Capellini with tomatoes and basil can be eaten hot or cold [...]

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If you’re anything like me,  you have bottles of white wine in the fridge that are going to waste. I currently have a magnum of champagne from the baby shower still taking up space. I was waiting for a nice risotto recipe to come my way. This rich pasta dish is similar to penne a [...]

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