Parmigiano Reggiano cheese is made by a collective of farmers and producers in Italy. Not all parmesan is Parmesan. The word Parmesan means from Parma, so shouldn’t yours actually come from that area? Parmigiano Reggiano is made in the areas in and around the province of Parma. Look for the pin-dots on the rind to…
Total Time: 40 min / Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min /Yield:4 to 6 servings Ingredients 1 pound spaghetti 4 tablespoons butter 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling 1 shallots, finely diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional 2 zucchini, cut into half-moons 2 tablespoon capers, chopped 1/2…
Saw this recipe today and fell in love! It’s a kicked up Grilled Cheese Monte Christo! YUM!! TOTAL TIME: 18 min / Prep: 10 min / Cook: 8 min YIELD: 6 to 12 servings INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 pounds thinly sliced smoked mozzarella 12 slices whole-wheat bread 18 fresh large basil leaves 8 large eggs 1…
Chef Merito is a family-owned business that feature a full line of special seasonings, spices and herbs. The products combine only the freshest and highest quality spices and are dedicated to enhance authentic Latin American, Mexican, and Spanish cuisine. The products are easy-to-use and encourage everyone to make each dish their own! If you know Mexican…
My favorite cut of meat has to be the port butt (shoulder) because you can create a million and one meals from this wonderful hunk of meat! The versatility is amazing so I LOVE using different spices or vegetables to flavor the meat and of course we can’t forget about leftovers the next day. YUM!!…
Breakfast routine is usually cereal and Cooking Channel! This yummy recipe popped up on the tube when I sat down… and there is just something about crunchy thick bread that is so comforting! I know what your thinking… grapes and bread… but this bread is so thick that the sweet juicy grapes are a great…
Need ideas for a yummy Father’s Day dinner ?!? Last night, the hubby surprised me with some steaks so of course I had to make Bobby Flay’s awesome Coffee Steak Rub. I’m not big coffee drinker but I LOVE the smell of coffee. I’m a big fan of Bobby Flay’s seasonings and this rub will…
Every month I am anticipating what Bon Appetit Magazine has on the cover and this month looked so yummy I had to post the recipe on my blog. My friend, Angie, also requested this yummy creation so I had to accommodate! Happy Baking! INGREDIENTS CRUST ⅓ cup almond flour ¼ cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2½ cups all-purpose flour, plus…
When I first met my husband, he invited me to his yearly family reunion. His mother has a very LARGE family with 3 girls and 5 boys. Each one of them usually brings a desert to the gathering and I was immediately addicted to these cookies his aunt makes every year. These cookies are AMAZING…