Who would not bow down to butter, cream and cheese!  Alfredo di Lelio, after whom this dish was named was a restauranteur in Rome in the early 1900’s.  Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks, on honeymoon in Rome, dined on this dish every night at Alfredo’s restaurant.   Once you try this recipe, you will never…

This month’s CRAZY COOKING CHALLENGE  – Spaghetti with Red Sauce.  I could eat this everyday.  This recipe is a little unusual as we are making our meatballs…..with no meat! These crispy, savory, balls, simmering in tomato sauce, are delicious and surprising.  They have all the texture and flavor that a meatball-lover would ask for, there’s…

 Our lives are busy now and it’s sometimes difficult to have a quick meal that satisfies and keeps you going!   Please the whole family with these quick and delicious weeknight dinners. Monday:   Cauliflower Mac & Cheese –  Instead of macaroni alone, add lots of cauliflower that is loaded with lots of vitamins and minerals.  Tuesday:  Classic…

Jalapeno Pineapple Preserves are a sweet pepper preserve with a pineapple twist, the spicy flavor provides a great taste that can be used as a glaze on meats, or for a fast appetizer with cream cheese and crackers.  The preserves just have a hint of the jalapeno with the sweet taste of the pineapple.  When…

My two-week countdown to Thanksgiving helps you get organized, so that the day of the feast is easy and  relaxed. TWO WEEKS AHEAD Browse your recipe collection to work out a menu.  What are your favorites:  Where is there room for a little experimentation? Pick up some turkey wings in preparation for making and freezing…

Park Deli was the place for the best sandwiches and salads growing up. Their potato salad was a favorite. It’s a simple potato salad with just a few ingredients. It’s tangy and creamy and so good with a sandwich. 5 or 6 medium red potatoes 1/2 sweet onion, grated 1/3 cup water 1/4 cup white…

Many people know that Wednesday is Prince Spaghetti Day.  Go back in time for a few moments, and watch the YouTube commercial. I have to have something Italian at least twice a week.  Love my macaroni! This is my Italian-American Meat Sauce 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, minced 1 medium…

With very few ingredients, you can make these impressive pastries!  June is Strawberry Shortcake Month and Driscoll’s Berries is kicking off this event with a recipe contest for the best Strawberry Shortcake! The Daily Meal – Culinary Content Network is teaming up with Driscoll’s Berries to find the best recipe for America’s favorite summer dessert!  I think we…

These cookies were always made each year by Grandma “B”. 1 (8-ounce) cream cheese, softened 12 ounces (3 sticks) butter, softened 3 cups all-purpose flour 2 (14-ounce) cans fillings of choice (apricot, prune, raspberry, etc.) Confectioners’ sugar Mix cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy. Add flour 1 cup at a time and mix…

A summer time make-over on an old classic! The grill can be your best friend when it comes to summertime desserts. Every thing tastes better grilled or toasted. Even banana bread! Store-bought or homemade banana bread, sliced about 1″ thick 1 pint of your favorite ice cream Chopped walnuts For the sandwiches:  Preheat a gas or…

For 25 years, Annie’s has been nourishing families with simple, down-to-earth foods that taste great and are easy to love! I have become part of Team Annie’s, a fun social community where fans get special access to the world of Annie’s and can share their love for Annie’s delicious products (did someone say Mac &…

Everyone enjoys a good pasta salad during the summer months when veggies are at their peak.  During the winter, tomatoes, especially, suffer from lack of taste, texture and flavor.  This is a delicious, warm pasta salad made with chickpea pasta!  If you love pasta (and who doesn’t) but are trying to watch your carbs or…

The inspiration for these cookies came from a cookbook I received from The Daily Meal call “Cook yourself Sexy” by Candice Kumai.  The recipes make smart swaps to cut calories without sacrificing flavor.  One of her recipes was Cornflake Chocolate Chip Cookies.  The cereral in our house lately has been Honey Bunches of Oats –…

You have probably been making Hot Chocolate without a recipe for your entire life – for many, hot chocolate can mean dumping a few scoops of a mix into a mug, adding a few glugs of milk, and heating the whole thing in the microwave. Hot Chocolate is like pancakes.  Both aren’t hard to make…