I was watching an episode of the “Barefoot Contessa” recently, and she was making a chicken dish that looked rather familiar. The ingredients were reminiscent of a dish that I was first introduced to in the late 1970’s. When Ina Garten presented the perfectly cooked chicken on a platter, I immediately recognized it. She had … Continue reading
I’ve been following recipes, to a tee, for well over 4 decades. I’ve never waivered from a recipe, or tried to substitute one ingredient for another. If I didn’t have an ingredient, I’d go out to the store to get it. If the recipe called for tomato puree and I only had diced tomatoes, out … Continue reading
Veal Marsala was one of the first fancy veal dishes that I added to my repertoire of “company worthy meals” as a young, home cook. It scared me at first, and I’m not sure why. Maybe it was the Marsala wine that seemed exotic to me at the time. Now, I consider this a very … Continue reading
How do I roast a chicken? Let me count the ways. I have roasted so many chickens in my lifetime,that I couldn’t begin to count. I’ve tried countless recipes from friends and numerous cookbook renditions, and I have finally decided on what constitutes a “perfect roast chicken” for me. I’ve taken a little bit from … Continue reading
A few weeks ago I shared Sandy’s Barbecue Sauce with you, and I hope you’ve tried it by now. I would be remiss if I didn’t give equal time to my husband’s barbecued chicken. Of course, it’s Italian style. Why would it not be? He just has to turn everything, even something as American as … Continue reading
Fire up the grill! Memorial Day is almost here. As we endured this past brutal winter in the northeast, I thought I’d never see my grill again. It was buried under 3 feet of snow and ice for the longest time! I’d stare out my deck door and yearn to stand out in the sun, … Continue reading
I’m going to treat you again to another wonderful recipe that I made in cooking class with Mamma Agata in Ravello, Italy. This dish is so flavorful and aromatic that it is a delight to the senses. Your kitchen will smell like rosemary, sage, garlic and lemons, all mingled together in a manner that keeps … Continue reading
Every time I make chicken or veal parmigiana, I am transplanted back in time to the late 50s and 60s. Next to pizza and spaghetti and meatballs, this was indeed the most famous Italian dish. It was Italian home cooking at it’s finest, and I loved it! However, whenever I ordered this dish at a … Continue reading
This is such a classic dish that I have made many, many times for small dinner parties, family meals, as well as for large gatherings of up to 30 people. My feeling is that once you start dipping and frying, you might as well keep going for as long as you have the stamina. You … Continue reading
Most new young brides have a recipe that is their “go to meal” to make when company comes for dinner. They find something that works, and then make it over and over until neither the husband nor the new bride can possibly eat it again. This recipe for stuffed Cornish hens was that recipe for … Continue reading
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