Tamarind Shrimp Soba Noodles This is a typical Asian dish with warm, smooth and bright flavors. Soba noodles are typical Japanese noodles...

The temperatures are rising and the sun is shining which means one thing – Spring is finally here. For me, that means lighter flavors,...

Chef Pia Vallone / Mascarpone Mousse with Almond & Cookie Crumb I love Italian food. I mean really loooove Italian food.. And who...

Room with a view On a recent trip to San Diego with a group of friends, we made an awesome dinner one night, and definitely one to...

Vindaloo Beef Curry Vindaloo Curry is a spicy Indian curry made with a variety of spices, vinegar, coconut milk and crushed tomatoes. Its...

So here is my award winning Mac and Cheese recipe that I am proud to share with all of you! I was awarded as a Grand Prize Winner in...

Seafood Risotto In the spirit of Mardi Gras, I was in the mood to make something spicy with seafood and rice and thought I would do...

Chinese Potluck Event In spirit of the Chinese New Year, I attended a Chinese Potluck party with a group of NYC food bloggers hosted by...

Bistro-Style Beef Stew with Red Wine, Smoked Paprika and Orange Zest On a recent excursion to Williams-Sonoma, I discovered some lovely...

This lovely braised dish is the perfect remedy for a cold Winter evening, slow cooked and full of goodness. The recipe calls for chicken...

This is a delicious, luscious custard pie that I made over Thanksgiving holiday, and it was so easy to make. Made with buttermilk,...

Ricotta Gnocchi and Wild Mushroom Sauce (Gnocchi di Ricotta Con Sugo de Funghi) As far as I’m concerned, gnocchi are little pillows of...

Swedish Meatballs Swedish Meatballs are one of our family traditions for the holiday dinner table – not only are they easy to make but a...

In the dead of Winter, there’s something comforting about cooking on those cold, dreary days. One-pot dishes are ideal when you don’t...

Cooking is one of my favorite things to do in the Winter – there’s something comforting about the delightful smells that warm up my...

Thanksgiving is rapidly approaching, one of my favorite holidays of the year. Celebrating thanks with friends and family around the table...

Beef Stroganoff is a dish that always reminds me of home  – my mother used to make this on cold winter nights as a special treat for my...

I can’t remember the first time I tried anything made with truffles, but now and then I find myself lusting after these delicious things...

Fall is finally here – the time of year when sweaters and jeans come out of the closet. Cooler mornings and evenings are a nice break...

I love Chinese food. Especially when it’s raining outside and there’s nothing else to do but cozy up under the covers and watch a movie...