Mozzarella Encarozza

Like most Italian American families mine was close. Not just emotionally but physically. No grandparent lived more than 10 minutes away at any time. And this ensured that a large percentage of my childhood was spent in their homes. It also meant that a large percentage of my childhood was spent stuffed: the claims of …

A Twist on Comfort Food: Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese

Looking to jazz up the regular old canned soup and classic grilled cheese with a gourmet twist?  Adding a different kind of cheese and fruit to a panini is one way to do it. Roasting your own veggies and making homemade butter croutons to garnish soup is the perfect compliment to this sweet and savory …