European winter recipes costing more than $3 per serving

Classic Cioppino

This is a traditional Cioppino base recipe for you to play with. Cioppino is a simple and hearty fish stew originally cooked by Italian fisherman…

Sumptuous Georgian Lamb Stew

Ohhhh this was yummy. Really, if you are at least tolerant of lamb, you should try this. And if you love lamb like I do, you are in for a huge…

Grilled Niman Ranch Sirloin Steak with Tapenade, Roasted New Potatoes and Baby Leeks

Paella

Well, it has been a long time coming, but I finally am able to post the long awaited Paella article. There is so much to say about Paella that it's…

carrabbas spicy chicken soup

spicy chicken soup

Spicy Sausage and Ziti Bake

Have some homemade garlic bread and a nice salad ready to go with this yummy dinner. Great for potluck too.

Cashew Biscotti with chocolate glaze

This is going to be my first homemade Biscotti. Biscotti is an all time favorite at our house. I have been…

Clams steamed in white wine and garlic

Picture it... warm summer night at ther jersey shore. Spent all day at the beach, you come home shower and put…

Capicola Spinach Pie

Spicy hot ham in a spinach pie, almost like quiche but Italian style

Classic Beef Bourguignon

Cubes of beef stewed in a red wine sauce - magnifique! Hearty and flavorful, this can be made in a Dutch oven or crock pot. See link for Crock pot…

Beef stroganoff over buttered noodles

I've become addicted to The Food Network's newest entry, The Cooking Channel. The best part of The Cooking…

Braised Short Ribs with Vegetables

I absolutely love the mouthwatering taste of short ribs. This preparation, which has a richly flavored gravy…

Cognac Shrimp Recipe

Delicious shrimp with buttery cognac sauce

Bajadera

This desert is easy to make, and there is no baking required.

Paella

Paella is a classic Spanish dish that can feed an army and is perfect for a dinner party! One key ingredient is saffron which gives the paella a…