Stuffed Breaded Eggplant
Grilled Potato Slices
Ahhhh….the humble potato! My mom used to say that as long as you have potatoes in the cantina, you'll never...
No Mess Polenta
I stopped making polenta when I realized the constant attention it needs as it is cooking and the mess it...
Black Turtle Bean Surprise
Hands up if you're trying to eat better after all the indulging from the holidays! This is one of my...
Tomato Sauce
Peperonata alla Virginia
During the summer, my mom would let her glorious garden determine the day’s meal. She’d pick whatever was in peak...
Vegetable Stock
I admit it. I used to buy them too. Those little cute cubes, so neatly packaged, they made life a...
Gratin of Potatoes (Patate Gratinate)
I love potatoes! Slices of Yukon Gold are lovingly dressed with a generous amount of extra virgin olive oil, homemade...
Buttery Soft Chickpeas
With so many variations of cooking the humble dried chickpea, I'd like to share how I make them. Generally, my...