For years I’ve been trying to perfect my vodka sauce, but could never quite get it right.  I would start with sauteed bacon and onion, and then I would add my homemade jarred tomato sauce that my family makes every year.  Then cream and Parmesan.  Read More

Yields: 6 Peppers Ingredients: 6 Bell Peppers, any color 4 Sausage Links 1 cup of Long Grain Rice, cooked 1/2 of a Spanish Onion, diced  2 Tablespoons of Olive Oil, plus more for drizzling 1/2 cup of Pecorino, plus more for topping 16 oz. Tomato Read More

Yields: One 9” pie (or 13″ x 9″) Ingredients: 2 lbs of fresh cherries, pitted and chopped 1/4 cup sugar 3 Tablespoons water, plus 1 Tablespoon 3 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 Tablespoons of Disaronno (or your favorite Amaretto) 1 Tablespoon cornstarch Read More

Coffee Bean Ice Cream Yields: 4 Servings Ingredients: 3 Cups of Whole Milk 1 Cup of Heavy Cream 1 Cup of Whole Coffee Beans 1 Cup of Sugar 1 Teaspoon of Espresso Powder 1 Teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract 1/4 Teaspoon Salt Preparation: Place ice cream Read More

Yields: 2 Cups Ingredients: Package of Shredded Cabbage and Carrots (or you can shred your own!) 2/3 Cup of Sour Cream 2 Tablespoons Mayo 1 Tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar 2 Teaspoons Sugar Salt and Pepper Preparation: Combine all ingredients in a bowl. If you’re shredding Read More

Pesto Yields: 1/2 Cup Ingredients: 2 Cups of Basil 1/2 Clove of Garlic 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt 3 Tablespoons Pine Nuts 1/4 Cup Olive Oil 1/4 Cup of Parm or Pecorino Salt and pepper to taste Preparation: On medium heat, toast the pine nuts in Read More