For those of you that need a last minute New Year’s Eve appetizer or are throwing a New Years Day party, I thought I would share this recipe for stuffed artichoke bottoms.  Delicate artichoke bottoms are stuffed with fresh breadcrumbs, chopped clams, shallots, Parmesan cheese and then baked until the stuffing turns golden brown.

Some of the best meals begin by sauteing onions and garlic in a little olive oil and that is how you start this classic tomato sauce and angel hair pasta recipe. As if the onions and garlic aren’t enough, the simple tomato sauce gets a touch of sweetness from basil and a little kick from [...]

Now don’t get me wrong,  I love a good traditional American pizza with pepperoni, sausage, extra cheese and lots of tomato sauce, but every once in awhile I crave something a little different. This recipe for white pizza is very similar to some of the pizzas that Ryan and I had when we were in [...]

I have been making this recipe for a couple of years now. I started when Ryan and I moved into our first apartment. Each time I made this our neighbor friends came knocking on my door because they could smell it down the hall and wanted to see what it was. Who could blame them?  [...]

When I have a craving for something garlicky I always turn to Aglio e Olio. I could probably eat an entire pound of this pasta, it is that good. Despite the bold flavors of the garlic, this pasta is also a very light dish, which is another reason I find myself going back for seconds [...]

To me, nothing says home more than a pot of spaghetti and meatballs simmering on the stove on a cool Sunday afternoon.  I like to start this sauce early and cook it on low for three to four hours to let the smell of garlic, tomatoes, basil and oregano filter through the house.  Trust me, [...]