Snacks Worth Watching Football For. Half-Time Shrimp.

All Recipes | February 24, 2020 | By

I originally posted a version of this recipe a few years ago and received rave reviews about it, so I wanted to post it again.

I  was not the perfectionist with the pictures and stories as I am now, but the recipe is really worth sharing.

I hope you enjoy.

 

Did someone say Football?

That’s right kid’s. The Super Bowl is right around the corner and to me that means food.

“Don’t you mean football?”….

Nope…I’m not a huge football fan ..but I do love food….so on with the show.

 

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Happy Thanksgiving Sweet Potato Muffins.

All Recipes, Baking, Dinner, Holidays | November 24, 2019 | By

Thanksgiving.

A home filled with amazing aromas, family, friends and food.

A holiday to be thankful for so many things, to give thanks to others and to relax…but not for the cook, unless you play your cards right.

As a foodie, I do love Thanksgiving, but not for the main course. The big bird.

God knows that I can get creative in planning, prepping and preparing the perfect poultry, (say that three times fast), but for me my true passion is in the appetizers and sides.

The turkey is and will always be the center of attention and it will always be the big boss and the star of the show, but do not forget that there are many players that need to come together to make a perfect performance.

Enter the perfect muffin.

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Quick and Easy Dill Pickle Slices.

All Recipes, Vegan | September 13, 2018 | By

 


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Last week my wife tells me that her friend is out of town on vacation and she needs a big favor?

She has a large garden that needs to be watered and as a “Thank You”, we would be able to take as many cukes as we wanted.

So, I grabbed a basket, a colander and my favorite helper. My little guy.

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How To Make Homemade Fresh Mozzarella Cheese at Home.

All Recipes | May 2, 2018 | By

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 Mozzarella.

I don’t think I know of a single living soul that doesn’t LOVE mozzarella.

Think about it…

Have you ever heard someone say..“Yeah, gimmie a slice and hold the cheese.” ????

NO!  You haven’t! I can almost guarantee it.

In fact, I hit the streets to ask what New Yorkers favorite pizza toppings are and guess what the answers were?

Extra Cheese…..BAAM!

I also asked people what are their favorite cheese’s and the 1st responses were always..yup, you guessed it.

Mozzarella.

And finally, I asked..”What is the best cheese to eat when you have tomatoes and basil or want to cut it into sticks and fry it?

The answer. You know it baby…Mozzarella again.

( Thanks for answering my questions, Mom and Dad)

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Saint Patrick’s Day Corned Beef with Rustic Veggies and Beer.

Dinner, Holidays | March 3, 2017 | By

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Oh yeah, St. Patrick’s Day is March 17th, and that can only mean one thing.
Getting drunk at 9 am??  No…….well, maybe..but it’s a “day for wearing of the green” and other kick-ass Irish traditions, like making Irish soda bread, watching the parade on tv,  listening to Irish music and ..ok, perhaps getting drunk early in the morning.

Many of you don’t know that St. Patrick was not even born in Ireland, in fact..it is said that he may have been,,,ugh..don’t shoot the messenger, Italian. Yup.
Waiter…extra whiskey in my coffee please.

So before you start drinking green beer and dancing with strangers make sure that you gather up all of your ingredients and ready to have the most delicious corned beef and cabbage that you have ever had.

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Perfect Porterhouse Steak. Simply Awesome.

 

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It’s January on Long Island and it is oh so cold, but that isn’t keeping me away from the outdoor grill, aka, The Beast.

In keeping to my January foodie theme, “The Month of Meat”, I am officially a Porterhouse perfectionist.

The recipe at the bottom of this blog will give you simple step by step instructions for grilling the most amazing Porterhouse steak that has ever been placed before you.

Usually this time of year I am busy with my slow cooker making soups and sauces and other slow food creations but that’s not the case this year, so far.

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