Yields: 4 Servings Ingredients: 1 box of your favorite pasta (I used Barilla Cellentani) 8 oz. sun dried tomatoes 16 oz bocconcini, cut in half (or full mozzarella ball cut in pieces) 1/2 cup of pesto (see recipe) Salt and pepper to taste 2 tablespoons Read More

Yields: 4 Portions  Ingredients: Filling: 12-13 Blossoms  1 cup fresh breadcrumbs * 1 egg 1/3 Cup of Ricotta 1/4 Cup Pecorino Romano Bunch of Fresh Italian Parsley, finely chopped Cracked black pepper  2-3 Tablespoons of Olive oil for frying *Fresh breadcrumbs is just day old Read More

Ingredients: 2 cups of Ketchup 1/3 cup Apple Cider Vinegar 1/4 Cup Brown Sugar 1 Tablespoon each Agave (or honey) and maple syrup  2 Teaspoon Mustard Powder 1 Teaspoon Smoked Paprika 1 Teaspoon Salt 1 Teaspoon Cracked Pepper 1/4 Teaspoon Cayenne 2 Dashes of Worcestershire  Read More

Yields: 8 Sandwiches Ingredients: 4 lb. Pork Shoulder (Butt) 1 Tablespoon Salt 1 Teaspoon Cracked Black Pepper  1 Teaspoon Paprika  1 Teaspoon Chili Powder 1/2 Teaspoon Granulated Garlic 1/4 Cup Light Brown Sugar, Packed BBQ Sauce (See Recipe) Cole Slaw (See Recipe) 8 Brioche Buns Read More

There’s something so comforting about a warm bowl of soup on a chilly day. Or how about a 60 degree day?! Yesterday was one of the nicest days in a while here in New York, yet I somehow felt myself gravitating towards tortellini in brodo Read More

We’re all guilty of it. Spending $4 or $5 a day on a specialty coffee. Sure, once in a while it’s OK, but when you need your caffeine fix DAILY, that $5 really adds up. You’d be surprised at how much money you can save Read More