LINGUINE VONGOLE E COZZE (Linguine with Clams and Mussels) – This fresh shellfish pasta is simple to make, and is the perfect dish for a small dinner party.  Serve it with a fresh salad of arugula and spring mix, dressed with a lemony vinaigrette, a slice of my famous garlic cheese bread. Add a nice tall glass of Pellegrino with a squeeze of lime or lemon.  Finish off the meal with a limoncello infused tiramisu for a memorable meal that will make your taste buds dance!

Here’s a little bit of Aloha for this Wrecipe Wednesday column! Poke is a centuries-old Hawaiian tradition, but, at least where I live, it has become the latest fast-food fad with poke bars opening up all over the place! Historically, it is believed that Poke…

Time for a comfort-food fiesta! This installment of WRECIPE WEDNESDAY pairs a staple of American mom-cooking (stuffed peppers) with the exciting flavors of Mexico. Make the meal an EVENT by spinning some Carlos Santana (dating myself again), or re-watching some classic Mexican-American themed movies for…

Peach Pie

My FAVORITE pie is fresh peach! Where I live, peaches have a long season – May-September, sometimes through October, so peach pie is ALWAYS a possibility, and frequently on my ‘yum’ list. This is one to share – invite friends and family, bring one to…

Welcome to my first WRECIPE WEDNESDAY column! You may wonder why I consider cooking to be something that adds ‘life to my years.’ Well, I’m glad you asked! This column is not about the ‘rush something to the table after getting home from work’ kind…