Jannese Torres

LATEST ARTICLES ( 321 )

• Strawberry Crostata

  

  Can you smell it!? It’s almost Spring! We’re only 20 days away from the first official day of Spring 2014, and if you’ve lived through this winter in the... Read more

  Posted on 03 March 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Perfect Pie Crust

  

  This pie crust is so simple to make, it’s almost a shame it took me so long to try it. Almost. As a hesitant baker, I’ve never been too keen on learning how to... Read more

  Posted on 03 March 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Garlic, Lemon & Thyme Roasted Chicken Breasts

  

  I’m obsessed with these juicy, garlicky, lemony, herby chicken breasts! In fact, this happens to be my favorite way to prepare chicken breasts, for sauteing,... Read more

  Posted on 28 February 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Pesto Crusted Salmon

  

  As you’ve seen in my posts earlier this week, I’m a bit obsessed with pesto! This salmon recipe is another great way to use this super versatile spread. Read more

  Posted on 27 February 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Lasagna Calzones

  

  Man, oh man, these are some delish calzones!  Filled with creamy pesto, buttery mozzarella, chunky meat sauce and salty Parmesan cheese, they definitely kick th... Read more

  Posted on 26 February 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Avocado, Tomato and Watercress Salad

  

  I’ve eaten watercress since I was a kid, before I knew how good it was for you!  In fact, it was my favorite salad green growing up. Read more

  Posted on 25 February 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Easy Weeknight Spaghetti with Meat Sauce

  

  Weeknights are always challenging when it comes to making quick dinners that taste like you actually put some effort into them.  This 30 minute meal is the... Read more

  Posted on 25 February 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Buttery Garlic and Dill Corn

  

  I think corn might be my favorite vegetable, EVER! So sweet, so versatile, and always a crowd pleaser.  Maybe it’s because I’m a Jersey girl, we’ve got some of... Read more

  Posted on 24 February 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Habichuelas Guisadas (Puerto Rican Stewed Beans)

  

  Habichuelas guisadas are the quintessential Puerto Rican side dish.  If there is white or yellow rice on your plate, there better be some habichuelas!... Read more

  Posted on 23 February 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Macadamia Nut Pesto

  

  I love, love, love pesto!  It’s so rich and creamy and green and delicious, pesto just screams fresh!  I love putting pesto on anything…pizzas, pasta, shrimp,... Read more

  Posted on 21 February 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Delish and Fluffy Mashed Potatoes

  

  Mashed potatoes have to be one of my favorite side dishes EVER!  They’re so simple, yet so versatile.  You can never go wrong with a basic mashed potato... Read more

  Posted on 19 February 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Peach and Mustard Glazed Pork Chops

  

  My dear husband, the DJ, loves him some pork chops.  So do I.  But I’m kind of particular about pork chops.  Most boneless pork loin chops in the supermarket ar... Read more

  Posted on 19 February 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Chocolate Molten Lava Cakes for 2

  

  Who doesn’t love an ooey, gooey chocolate cake with a warm liquid chocolate center? I fell in love with these delish treats while traveling on Carnival... Read more

  Posted on 18 February 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Arroz Verde (Green Rice)

  

  This arroz verde is a great way to incorporate spinach into a side dish in a way that makes it palatable to even picky eaters. Read more

  Posted on 17 February 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Fried Apples

  

  Butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla and apples…does it get any better? Fried apples are soul-soothing, comfort food that warms you from the the inside out. Read more

  Posted on 14 February 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Slow Cooker Turkey Bolognese

  

  Bolognese sauce is my favorite sauce to order at Italian restaurants.  This rich, hearty sauce is filled with meat and vegetables, and after simmering for hours... Read more

  Posted on 12 February 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• How To Make Your Own Panko Breadcrumbs

  

  Did you know you can make your own Panko?!  Yes, it’s true! No need to hand over a couple bucks for a tiny box of breadcrumbs. Read more

  Posted on 12 February 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries

  

  Love is in the air, in the form of these strawberries! With Valentine’s Day around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about how treat your loved one to... Read more

  Posted on 10 February 2014

• Chicken Pot Pie

  

  If there’s one food that screams comfort food during the cold winter months for me, it’s chicken pot pie.  What’s not to love? Read more

  Posted on 06 February 2014

• Ham, Broccoli and Asiago Frittata

  

  Frittatas are a godsend, really.  They are a great excuse to clean out your fridge, and still have a delicious meal. More often than I’d like to admit, a... Read more

  Posted on 06 February 2014