These little meatballs are baked, not fried, then placed in a pot that’s already been simmering with some delicious vegetables. Wait till you taste it!
1/3 cup milk
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese
1 tsp. kosher salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
2 Tbsp. minced parsley
1-1/2 lbs. ground chuck (or a combo of beef, pork, […]

I received this book as a gift and am very pleased. There are 336 pages filled with “140 Simple and Delicious Recipes from the Ten Places in Italy Lidia Loves Most”. So, it’s the author’s favorite foods when she travels to Italy. Who is Lidia? She has a public television cooking series and has written […]

I simplified this recipe for an absolutely delicious pastry bread. While reading an older cookbook I found this and the instructions were so mathematically challenging and absurd that it just begged me to rework and revise for myself and my readers. I love older cookbooks and their challenging details! Here it is in an easy […]

This is really good with a just the right kick to it.
1 1/2 pounds of sirloin steak
1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp. McCormick’s Montreal Steak Seasoning
2 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
Mix all the ingredients, except the steak, in a large Zip lock bag or […]

It’s a no-brainer to tell you that the better the coffee. . .
But, you don’t have to spend a small fortune on coffee if you can make a good cup. I buy Dunkin’ Donuts coffee in the large bags at the wholesale club. Occasionally I receive very expensive coffee as a gift and that’s […]

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! I hope you and your loved ones eat well from my version of the Irish classic. Put the Celtic Women CD or perhaps the soundtrack from The Brothers McMullen in your disc player while you prepare this. Remember, if you don’t care for the cabbage, just skip that step. Enjoy!
2 […]

I’ve heard folks say that everybody’s Irish on March 17th, or, St. Patrick’s Day, and I think I do believe it. Eating this great round loaf may not guarantee you’ll become Irish, but it’ll help get you there. This is a simple, purist’s loaf - the way I like it. No fanfare, just good […]

This is quite an unusual salad but will be a delicious hit on the party spread table or dinner table. Adjust your time accordingly, as this needs a room temperature sit for a few hours - but oh so worth the wait! I served this over and/or alongside egg noodles, with a good, fresh loaf […]

Good luck cooking this for 2 full hours - your household will be standing around the oven trying to hurry it a long; it smells that good!
About 8 - 10 short ribs of beef
Kosher salt & pepper to taste
1/2 tsp. garlic powder - or more to taste
1 cup flour
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil - […]

The perfect accompaniment to anything! I prepared these to eat alongside a beef short ribs dinner. Perfection!
1 lb. unpeeled baby onions
2/3 cup seasoned rice or tarragon vinegar
2 Tbsp. sugar
2 tsp. Italian Seasoning
Place the onions in a pot with enough water to cover; bring to a boil and boil for 3 minutes. Drain and when cool […]