• Crumb Buns at the Beach

    IT’S SUNDAY AT THE BEACH and somethings never change! Sunday morning breakfasts were always a big deal when our children were growing up. After church there was usually a trip to the bakery and there they would buy Italian bread for dinner and crusty rolls and some sweet buns for dessert. Once home Charlie would… Continue reading

  • 62 Years Later: A Honeymoon to Remember

    62 Years Later: A Honeymoon to Remember

    COOL WHIP PEACH MELBA and a Lobster Dinner We went to Elbow Beach Surf Club on the beautiful island of Bermuda for our honeymoon. It was nestled on 50 acres with a spectacular ocean view, a private beach of pink sand and pristine gardens throughout.  (I hope we noticed all that beauty!) I do remember that… Continue reading

  • GRAND MARNIER SOUFFLE

    A beautiful way to end a dinner! YIELD 2 SOUFFLES PREHEAT OVEN TO 400º 1 TB BUTTER – melted 1 TB SUGAR 5 TSPS BUTTER – melted 5 TSPS FOUR ¼ CUP MILK – cold 2 EGG YOLKS 1 TSP ORANGE ZEST – freshly grated 1 TB GRAND MARNIER ¼ TSP VANILLA EXTRACT – or… Continue reading

  • COTOLETTE DI POLLO ALLA TOSCANA CON SALSA AL LIMONE

    COTOLETTE DI POLLO ALLA TOSCANA CON SALSA AL LIMONE

    Tuscan Chicken Cutlets in Lemon Sauce 4 CHICKEN CUTLETS – sliced in half lengthwise 1 CUP FLOUR – lightly seasoned with salt, pepper and garlic powder 2 TBS BUTTER – salted or unsalted 6 TSPS EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL ¾ CUP WHITE WINE – choose one you will enjoy drinking as you cook ¼ CUP… Continue reading

  • FRESH PEACH CAKE

    Take advantage of all the luscious peaches now available at local farm stands with this easy recipe. 1 STICK BUTTER – unsalted, room temp 1 ½ CUPS SUGAR – divided 2 EGGS – extra-large, room temp 1 CUP SOUR CREAM 1 TSP VANILLA EXTRACT 2 CUPS FLOUR 1 TSP BAKING SODA 1 TSP BAKING POWDER… Continue reading

  • STUFFED PORK ROAST

    Portafoglio alla Fagiolino LARGE HEAVY DUTY POT with LID 1 LB PORK ROAST – boned 2 SLICES GRUYERE CHEESE – or your favorite 2 SLICES PROSCIUTTO 4-5 FRESH SAGE LEAVES FLOUR – for dusting 1 TB BUTTER – SALTED 1 TB EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL 1 SMALL GLASS WHITE WINE – your favorite 1 CUP… Continue reading

  • My Dad and Why I love Baseball

    My Dad and Why I love Baseball

    A Father’s Day Story I’ve been a baseball fan since I was in grade school and maybe even before that, but I do remember telling my first-grade teacher, Sister Michael, that I had been to a baseball game that previous Sunday and that was why I had a suntan, probably a sunburn! My love for… Continue reading

  • BERRIES AND BROILED ZABAGLIONE

    BERRIES AND BROILED ZABAGLIONE

    An elegant dessert for when you want something special! 2 LBS FRESH BERRIES – mixed ¼ CUP SUGAR 6 EGG YOLKS 4 TBS SUGAR 3 TBS ORANGE JUICE 3 TBS GRAND MARNIER PREHEAT OVEN BROILER Divide your selection of berries (raspberries, strawberries, blueberries are great choices) among 4 – 6 custard cubs or ramekins, or… Continue reading

  • TORTA DI RISO DOLCE

    A very traditional Christmas specialty! (but great any time of the year) 1 ¼ CUPS SHORT GRAIN RICE  – preferably Arborio or other risotto rice THIN RIND STRIPS FROM 1 LEMON -or to taste PINCH OF SALT 1 CINNAMON STICK 5 CUPS MILK – whole 2/3 CUPS SUGAR 4 EGG YOLKS GROUND CINNAMON – for… Continue reading

  • LOBSTER OR CRAB QUICHE

    LOBSTER OR CRAB QUICHE

    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 FRESH PARSLEY – minced 2 CUPS… Continue reading