Broccoli Rabe

Broccoli Rabe also known as Rapini is one of my favorite Italian dishes. Its buttery, garlic-y, delicious and has a great source of iron, folate, calcium, and vitamin A, C K. Its a great option for those of you looking for a healthy leafy green to add to a meal. And you can usually find …

Lamb Burgers

Greek has always been one of my favorite cuisines, but I have to admit I didn’t appreciate the flavor profile of lamb until I got a bit older.  Over the past few years I’ve really grown to love lamb burgers, especially in the summer when paired with refreshing tzatziki, a crisp bit of lettuce and …

Eggplant Parmesan

Growing up with Italian heritage eggplant was always a staple.  I’m sure we had it at least once a week as a side dish, appetizer, entree.  Our kitchen was never short on this deep purple veggie.  Although eggplant parmesan is considered a quintessential Italian American dish it was usually reserved for special occasions at our …

Baked Lobster Tails

Lobster is the ultimate celebration food.  Birthday’s, anniversaries, promotions, valentines day, lobster makes any occasion feel extra special.  It can also be very intimidating to cook, especially when the lobsters are still live! That’s why I love this recipe, its simple, quick, and doesn’t involve live lobsters.   Lobster tails are easily accessible at your …

Blistered Shishito Peppers

Shishito peppers have become a dinner staple for my husband and I.  Since moving to New York nearly 10 years ago they’ve popped up as an appetizer on nearly every restaurant’s menu and I couldn’t be happier.  They’re flavorful, zesy and very healthy.Fortunately, they’re also super simple to make at home. All you need to …