European & Mediterranean Recipes
These Authentic Polish Pierogi with Potatoes and Cheese (Pierogi Ruskie) are the real deal. Traditional Polish dish at its best! Try this recipe and never buy pierogi again. They are amazing. This post was originally published on December 24, 2014 (On Christmas Eve!) and since then has been updated to provide additional information. You can…
This Cheesy Pasta Bake is made Alfredo Style, with a heavy cream and two kinds of amazing Mahon-Menorca cheeses. I made these in the individual ramekins for a perfect portioned side dish. I arranged the rigatoni pasta in the standing position for the ultimate “wow” factor. Serve this on your Holiday table alongside an awesome meat dish…
This Instant Pot Bean Soup with Spinach and Pesto packs a ton of nutrients, from beans, spinach, and other veggies. But it’s not short on flavor, with the incorporation of Parmesan rind, lemon juice, and basil pesto, for a nice European twist. Making it in the Instant Pot (or other pressure cookers) will allow you…
If you’re looking for some cool ideas to reuse your Thanksgiving Day leftovers then I’ve got a hand-selected collection of 20 Thanksgiving Leftover Recipes. Amongst which, you’ll find pizza, pasta, risotto and ricotta pancakes for European twists + a few recipes inspired by cuisines from around the world. Because…why not? 1. Ultimate Leftover Turkey Sandwich that…
Pasta Alla Vodka with Spicy Sausage is my newest addiction. The luscious, creamy sauce paired with the spiciness from the sausage, makes for an irresistible dish. When I served it in my house, all I heard “Ummm…this is so good.” I’m serious, this pasta has earned its way into heavy rotation in our house from the…
Thanksgiving is around the corner. I cannot be more excited. This year I’m spending it with my family in the sunny state of Florida. It’s beyond beautiful there. You may already have your menu all set by now but if you are still looking for some recipes, here are my favorite Thanksgiving recipes with some…
These Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings are super crispy, despite being baked and not fried. Read more to find the trick to making baked wings super crispy. And, most importantly, the Garlic Parmesan Sauce is so delicious that you won’t be able to stop eating these wings. As the Colonel say’s…’they’re finger licking good!’ This post may…
I’m also a reformed New York State attorney, who practiced for several years only to thereafter decide that this was my real passion. Maybe one day I decided to step back to the courtroom, but in the meantime I’m enjoying spending my time with my kids, my husband, my kitchen and YOU! Read More…
