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• Spring Has Sprung! Creamy Shrimp & Asparagus Risotto with Lemon Zest

  

  I must admit, 9 times out of 10 I'm feeling pretty good about the way a photo turns out. I'm not saying there aren't thousands of peeps out there with far bette... Read more

  Posted on 21 April 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• One Incredible NOLA Sandwich ~ The Muffuletta, Inspired by Central Grocery &...

  

  Think of the Muffuletta as just a sandwich with a pile of cold cuts and cheese thrown on and you'd be so wrong! In my humble opinion, here's a sandwich by... Read more

  Posted on 04 April 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Olive Salad Sandwich Topping ~ Step 1 for Muffalettas & So Much More

  

  There are so many version of the the Olive salad for the classic New Orleans sandwich a.k.a The Muffaletta. When it comes to grabbing one of the best Muffaletta... Read more

  Posted on 03 April 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Ragu with {Melt-in-your-mouth Meatballs} Polpette & Italian Sausage

  

  In life there are meatballs and then there are meatballs. Everyone from the neighbor and his dog has their nonna’s recipes that they swear by. I’m not being... Read more

  Posted on 01 April 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Stuffed Roasted Pork Tenderloins with Marsala-Prunes Sauce

  

  Easy elegance! I’m all for that. Now pork and prunes or slightly sweet-tart dry fruits go so well together. The Italians take it up several notches though – Thi... Read more

  Posted on 29 March 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Homemade English Muffins ~ With All the Nooks & Crannies for Buttah Trapping!

  

  My love affair with English muffins began and was pretty much sealed during my time in Sydney. Muffins and Muesli the breakfast of choice before a long swim in... Read more

  Posted on 11 March 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• New Orleans Grillades & Grits, Another Creole Classic!

  

  Gree-yahdz That's how you say Grillades! Here's another example that some of the great foods of our cultures are poor mans foods. Read more

  Posted on 07 March 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Bucatini all’Amatriciana

  

  Sometimes I can’t believe how long it takes me get down to writing about some of my favorites. Amitriciana is a really nice easy peasy pasta and that is... Read more

  Posted on 04 March 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Bejeweled Israeli Couscous with Preserved Lemons, Pine Nuts & Dried Fruits

  

  Have you got a jar full of preserved lemons in the refrigerator patiently awaiting your brilliance? I do! And this is one of my favorite sides to serve with my... Read more

  Posted on 26 February 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Italiano Spicy Clams with Creamy Polenta

  

  First off let me begin by saying we are HUGE clam fans. Not only are we all crazy about their briny flavor but they cook in 10 minutes and present like a millio... Read more

  Posted on 23 February 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• A Soup for ALL Seasons ~ Delicious Tomato & Basil Soup

  

  I can’t believe we’ve had NEGATIVE temps in Fahrenheit this week a full on snow day today! So soup is a no-brainer but I don’t think one thinks of tomatoes... Read more

  Posted on 22 February 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• The Simple Joys of Life ~ Banana, Buttermilk & Chocolate Chip Muffins

  

  Writing a blog is a lot like looking into Dumbledore's pensieve considering that I've been at it for 5 years now, I find myself constantly walking down... Read more

  Posted on 12 February 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Roasted Butternut Squash & Sage Risotto

  

  We are on somewhat of a risotto fix lately. That and the fact that I'm determined that we have meatless days at least twice a week. Let me re-phrase that; I am... Read more

  Posted on 25 January 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• My New Favorite Stuffed Vegetable ~ Shrimp Stuffed Mirlitons (a.k.a. Chayote)

  I have never been a fan of stuffed vegetables. For most part I find them tedious and not quite worth the effort. I also find it off putting that most stuffed... Read more

  Posted on 14 January 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Classic New Orleans Beignets

  

  Been-yay The word beignet (pronounced ben-YAY) comes from the early Celtic word bigne meaning "to raise." It is also French for "fritter." Beignets, considered... Read more

  Posted on 06 January 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Late Warren LeRuth's ~ Delicious Oyster & Artichoke Soup

  

  I love stumbling upon lesser known culinary gems. This right here is one of the great soups of New Orleans once you've taken a bite, it rapidly rises to the... Read more

  Posted on 06 January 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Fun with Cajun & Creole! Shrimp Etoufee from New Orleans

  

  Eh-too-fay One of the signature dishes to come out of Louisiana is that for good reason. It’s a dish that belongs to the same family as a fricassee and means... Read more

  Posted on 06 January 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Ring in the New Year with a Touch of Splurge ~ Lobster & Saffron Risotto

  

  Lobster Saffron Risotto - just saying the name and I can see the $$$ signs flashing before my eyes (and yours too I suppose)! Read more

  Posted on 27 December 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• The Last Fried Vietnamese Spring Rolls {Chả Giò} Recipe You'll Ever Need!

  

  Ground Pork Shrimp Spring Rolls with a Sweet Chilli-lime-cilantro Dipping Sauce There is nothing quite like biting into a crisp, paper thin wheat flour... Read more

  Posted on 21 December 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• For Some Great Gift Giving ~ Bejeweled Christmas Biscotti

  

  One of the thngs I love about the Holidays are the ingredients that take over almost everything I bake - dried fuits, nuts and candied lemon and orange peels.... Read more

  Posted on 16 December 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES