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It’s Labor Day Weekend the all-American holiday, the designated end to summer and a day to celebrate with family and friends. But mainly it is a day to recognize and celebrate the many contributions workers have made to America’s strength, prosperity and well-being! As we celebrate… Let’s Pray for Our TroopsHonor Our Flag AndAsk God to… Continue reading

(My Very First Company Meal as a Young Bride) 1 lb Ground Beef Round6 Italian Mild Pork Sausages – removed from casing3 Tbs. Butter3 Onions – chopped2 C. Tomato Puree1/2 tsp. Basil 1/2 tsp. Oregano1/2 C. Chopped Yellow or Orange Pepper1 tsp. Salt Pinch of Freshly Ground Black Pepper1 Clove Garlic – crushed2 Eggplants –… Continue reading

If you love pecan pie and you love bread pudding  this is a creamy delicious hit! PREHEAT OVEN TO 350º 16 OZ DAY OLD FRENCH  or ITAIAN CRUSTY BREAD2 CUPS WHOLE MILK1 CUP HALF & HALF5 EGGS – lightly beaten1 CUP SUGAR1 TSP VANILLA – or more to tastePINCH OF SALT½ CUP BUTTER – softened1 ½… Continue reading

An elegant quiche satisfyingly filled with chunks of lobster or crab. A great recipe and so well suited for a great brunch or midday meal. 1 TB BUTTER – unsalted 1 CELERY RIB – chopped 1 SHALLOT – minced 1 GARLIC CLOVE – minced ½ TSP CURRY POWDER ¼ tsp. FRESH PARSLEY – minced 2… Continue reading

(Crostata al Limone) 2 CUPS GRAHAM CRACKER CRUMBS ½ CUP BUTTER – melted ½ CUP GROUND ALMONDS ½ CUP HEAVY CREAM 1 ½ CUPS MASCARPONE CHEESE ½ CUP SUGAR 1/3 CUP GREEK YOGURT – not low-fat ½ TBS FRESHLY SQUEEZED LEMON JUICE   ZEST OF ONE LEMON Crumb Crust: Combine the cookie crumbs, butter and ground… Continue reading

A quick and delicious dinner. Serves 4 2 pounds skin-on chicken thighs, bones removed 1pound small red potatoes, halved1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided2 tablespoons dried oregano1 tablespoon dried basil1 clove garlic, minced2 medium red or yellow bell peppers, cored, seeded, and sliced into 1/2-inch strips1/4… Continue reading

And Happy Birthday Charlie aka Charl, Dad, Nonno, BisNonno!  For our family August is a big birthday month. Our grandson Vince starts it off on the 9th, my husband Charlie follows on the 17th and then we have Andrea on the 29th. If close friends are included, we add several more. But the thing is, all… Continue reading

How fortunate I was when I moved to Erie, PA to have as a wonderful, loving neighbor and friend someone who not only cooked but was an accomplished cook.  Everything Francesca made was neither ordinary nor complicated and always delicious.  Francesca was a doctor, as was her husband, Tony, but when she moved to Erie, shortly after… Continue reading

AUGUST 15TH IN ITALY…..is quite an experience as our family joyfully witnessed several years ago, when we were visiting our relatives in my most favorite hamlet in Italy, Montefollonico.  However, the story that follows is quite fascinating in the history of this event. Unfortunately, this year August 15th is not a Sunday and we will not be able to… Continue reading

An unusual combination to wake-up chicken thighs with an interesting slightly vinegary flavor. 16 oz GIARDINIERA or 16oz JAR GIARDINIERA With brine5 TBS EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL2 TBS PARSLEY – chopped1 TB FRESH BASIL – choppedRED PEPPER FLAKES – to taste8 CHICKEN THIGHS – skin-on, bone-inSALT – to tasteFRESHLY GROUND BLACK PEPPER – to taste PREHEAT… Continue reading