I recently attended the Fancy Food Show in San Francisco. When I used to go to the Food Show in NYC back in college, I remembered it being about how many samples we could find and gadgets we could leave with. This time, I went looking for products that I like to term “my kid […]
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Not My Mom’s Pot Roast
This is easy. My mom didn’t really make pot roast. My memories, growing up in an Italian family on the east coast, were of risotto, bracciole, meatballs and the occasional roast beef. Unfortunately, roasts were not her forte. My dad would always ask her to under cook it “You can put it back in if […]
Uno, Dos, Tres…Taquito!
When it comes to feeding my kids, I listen to them with a grain of salt. Well, what I mean is that I give them some say when it comes to their meals but I add my own twist to it, to make sure it’s healthy. So, that day, while shopping with the 4 1/2 […]
Bean and Grain Crock Pot Soup
Sometimes when I food shop, I have to admit I just buy with my eyes (good marketing on someone’s part). I’m trying to be better about using what is in the pantry even though it’s against my Italian heritage not to have enough food stocked up for 6 months. When I saw this bean and […]
Beef Paprikia with Noodles (Gluten and Dairy Free!)
My friend Stuart has been after me to provide some more blog entries. Although he’s a vegetarian, I hope he doesn’t mind this one on beef. I think it’s worthy, and the recipe I provide later could also be made with a veggie ground round. I have recently become a “conscientious carnivore” by purchasing locally […]
Saffron Risotto topped with Cod
On my last post, I made reference to a risotto I made. I didn’t even think to include the recipe so here it is. Sorry about that! Saffron Risotto topped with Cod 1 Tbl Olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped (or ½ large)¼ – ½ tsp pepper½ tsp saltFew strands of saffron1/4 cup dry white […]
Amy’s Chili
I don’t know why but I have always loved chili, even when I lived on the east coast. If it had meat and beans, a bit of spice and some tomato sauce, yum-yum! I like it plain, over rice, over a baked potato, with French fries, with nachos and even on top of a salad. […]
Beef Saffron Risotto
I was asked recently for my “signature dish”. That was a tough one. I have a few that I find I make over and over that would qualify. But when it came down to it, I thought about what it is I feel I represent; easy, nutritious and delicious meals that can feed the whole […]
Western Chili
Are you looking for something to bring to a potluck, bbq or party that is tasty and full of protein and fiber? I used to make this dish when I lived in Boston and then sort of forgot about it. This is surprising because it’s easy and delicious. I was getting ready for a bbq […]
Soup is on
Many parents will tell me they have difficulty getting their children to eat vegetables. I have noticed the same thing even with my children but I notice it seems to change on a daily basis. Sometimes the 4 year old will eat a bowl of salad and won’t touch the meat. The next day he’s […]