Arugula Pistachio Pesto When most folks hear the word pesto, they automatically think of the Ligurian specialty made with fresh basil, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil. Although this regional specialty is indeed delicious and I make it often myself, there are so many more options when it comesRead More →

Healthier Whole Grain Blueberry Muffins When January rolls around every year, I make the decision to try and create healthier baked goods. Everyone constantly reads just how bad white sugar and flour are for you, so why not use natural sweeteners such as raw honey or maple syrup, and chooseRead More →

Baked Chicken Caprese I love chicken, especially roasted chicken. One of my favorite chicken dishes is my Breaded Chicken Cutlets With Tomatoes & Arugula. This is my go-to dish when I have limited time for cooking, but I want to make something tasty and filling. I am a poultry lover, and sinceRead More →

Parmesan & Nut Crusted Salmon For Catch Sitka Seafoods Catch Sitka Seafoods  is a family-run company from Sitka, Alaska that was created in 2018 supplying pristine, nutritious, wild-caught fish to wholesalers and restaurants. In 2020, the Pandemic changed everything as travel and restaurants were closed due to Covid. At thisRead More →

Cacio e Pepe Roasted Potatoes Cacio e Pepe is a Roman pasta dish made simply with cheese and pepper. The cheese of choice is Pecorino Romano, and when mixed with pasta along with a little pasta water, a creamy sauce is created with just a bite from the black pepper.Read More →

Italian Seafood Soup With Gremolata When I was young, my Mother always told me that whatever happened on New Year’s Day set the theme for the rest of the year. She would make us clean our rooms and demand that all of our homework was finished before we could celebrateRead More →

Cherry Almond Loaf Some recipes come from inspiration while other recipes are simply born out of need as this one was. I first made this loaf years ago. Cherry season had just begun in Umbria and I was really craving some fresh, sweet cherries. I really do love cherries, butRead More →