• 23 Years Later…

    23 Years Later…

    THERE IS NOTHING MORE THAT I CAN SAY ON THIS DAY. I still mourn for my New York City. I mourn for all the lives lost. I mourn for the City that was. PRAY FOR OUR COUNTRY PRAY FOR OUR TROOPS PRAY FOR ALL THOSE WHO SERVE TO KEEP US SAFE. PRAY TO GOD TO… Continue reading

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    SPICY SHRIMP NEW ORLEANS STYLE A little heat, a little sweet and a whole lot of flavor! ¼ CUP FRESH PARSLEY LEAVES ¼ CUP FRESH BASIL LEAVES ½ CUP OLIVE OIL ½ CUP CIDER VINEGAR ½ CUP MUSTARD ¼ CUP PREPRED HORSERADISH 2 GREEN ONIONS – finely chopped 1 CELERY RIB – finely chopped 2… Continue reading

  • CREAMY TURMERIC CHICKEN THIGHS

    CREAMY TURMERIC CHICKEN THIGHS

    An easy, tasty chicken dinner all in one pan! 12-inch or LARGER HEAVY-DUTY SKILLET 1 ½ LBS CHICKEN THIGHS – boneless, skinless3 TBS BUTTER – unsalted, melted in skillet1 ONION – medium to large size, thinly sliced1 TBS FRESH TURMERIC ROOT – peeled, minced1 ½ TSP GROUND TURMERIC – or to tasteBLACK PEPPER – freshly… Continue reading

  • HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US!

    HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US!

    On a beautiful September day, September 30, 1986, to be exact, with very little fanfare but lots of palpitations, anticipation and excitement, our family unlocked the door to the E. 48th Street Market for the very first time.  Little did we know what the future would bring. That was 38 years ago, and we haven’t regretted a minute of… Continue reading

  • Slow Cooker Cajun Ribs for Labor Day

    Slow Cooker Cajun Ribs for Labor Day

    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

  • EGGPLANT MEAT CASSEROLE

    EGGPLANT MEAT CASSEROLE

    (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

  • Braciole

    Braciole

    Easy and Delicious 2 Slices of Flank Steak – pounded thin2 Garlic Cloves – minced or mashed1 tsp. Raisins – choppedSalt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper1/2 C. Chopped Onions1 tsp. Fresh Parsley – chopped1 Tbsp. Pine Nuts1 tsp. Grated Cheese – your favorite4 Tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil1/4 C. White Wine – your favorite to… Continue reading

  • Pecan Pie Bread Pudding

    Pecan Pie Bread Pudding

    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

  • 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 tsp. FRESH PARSLEY – minced 2… Continue reading

  • LEMON CRUMB PIE

    LEMON CRUMB PIE

    (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