Homemade Gnocchi is a easy to make hearty dish topped off with a lemon brown butter sage sauce. This makes for a great lunch or s … Continue reading Ricotta and Goat Cheese Gnocchi

Ingredients 2 cups yellow onion, rough chopped 1 cup shallots, rough chopped 1/2 cup leeks, sliced 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes 1 teaspoon of thyme leaves, freshly chopped 1/2 teaspoon of fresh rosemary leaves, freshly chopped 1 pound of ground veal, crumbled 1/2 pound ground lamb merguez, skin removed and crumbled 3 garlic cloves, peeled and minced 1 cup red wine 1 cup of heavy cream 1 cup half and half 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 pound of rigatoni 1 cup parmasean cheese, freshly ground 1/2 cup chives, finely chopped Making It In a sauce pan add the heavy … Continue reading Rigatoni with Veal & Onions

I turned away from burgers during that ugly period in culinary history when bigger was better. The ingredients took second to size so chef’s could showcase … Continue reading Cheddar Parmesan Mini Smash Burgers

I would never suggest making a bagel but you should try to find the best shop in town that makes this great quality breakfast treat. The … Continue reading The Bagel

If you don’t know it already, we love summer barbecues. I have dabbled in shish-kabobs but never liked the way the vegetables would be raw in … Continue reading Shrimp & Fresh Kielbasa over Orzo Salad

As you know we are a big proponent of the five senses rule for any party. The most significant part of connecting with your guests’ senses … Continue reading The Pizza Party

If you are going to make a pizza from scratch be sure to make a fresh sauce by slow roasting top quality canned peeled whole tomatoes. It’s very simple and yields a flavorful kick to every pizza pie. Ingredients 2 28 ounce cans of top quality peeled whole tomatoes, cut in half and seeded 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese, freshly grated 1 tablespoon of dried oregano 2 teaspoons of red pepper flakes, divided 4 garlic cloves, peeled and minced 12 ounces of tomatoes paste 1 cup red wine 1 28 ounce can of tomato sauce 2 tablespoons of fresh basil leaves … Continue reading Pizza Sauce