Marinara is such a versatile sauce. There are so many variations that use this delicious tomato sauce base. The classic sauce is really simple, just tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, basil, salt, and pepper. From there you can go in just about any direction—classic, vegetarian, full carnivore, smooth, chunky…the sky’s the limit! To me there’s nothing …
One of my all time favorite chicken dishes is Chicken Lombardy. Food from the Lombard region in northern Italy is a bit different from other Italian cuisine in that it is more meat-based and buttery, often lacking tomatoes. Chicken Lombardy certainly meets that description! It’s essentially Chicken Marsala, but with an extra layer of love. …
In keeping with our recent island theme, here is another tropical drink to try as a refreshing end to a long week. The Scorpion cocktail is said to have been invented in the 1930’s at a little bar in Honolulu named the “Hut”. So many amazing flavors seem to have their roots in the islands. …
When I was growing up, my grandmother had an amazing sweet and sour chicken dish that she always served with curried rice. The zing of the sweet and sour chicken along with the warm, fragrant, curry spice was almost magical–A flavor match made in heaven. When I think about the combo, my mouth immediately starts …
Hey everyone, today I want to share a recipe that is very near and dear to me. When I was little, my grandma lived with us. She had always made this delicious meal that I now make for my family–Sweet and Sour Chicken. The origins of sweet and sour chicken date back to the 18th …
What’s better than a delicious cocktail on a Friday evening to help you unwind from a grueling work week or a hectic week of getting the kids to school, attending extra-curricular activities, helping with homework, or fighting over bath and bedtime? Or maybe you live a life of ease and tranquility, but still enjoy a …
I don’t know about you, but there are very few dishes that I like better than sushi. My family and I are extremely fond of sushi. It’s actually one of the foods that I usually don’t prepare at home as we have a couple of local sushi restaurants that are fantastic. And to be honest, …
