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The Backstory Here’s another recipe that I’ve been wanting to make for a verrrry long time! Yes, a potato and onion pizza based on the famous Sullivan Street Bakery! I really should make an official list, because there are SO many more. I’ve seen this potato and onion pizza around the blogosphere and it caught…
Spring break on the Carnival Pride It’s been a few weeks since our family vacation on the Carnival Pride . I’ll start by saying we were all very much looking forward to this vacation aboard the Carnival Pride for many different reasons. Some of us needed a break from work and others needed a break from school and…
It’s been a while now since I first shared my favorite NY pizza dough recipe. I’ve received so many positive comments, and I’m thrilled to know that many folks are as happy with the recipe as I am. I love being able to make good pizzas at home. After a while, experimenting with new flavors…
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Here’s a recipe that I’ve been wanting to try for a while because I love eggplant. Many ways. And so meatballs? Well, they had my name of them. These were good! Now, for the bad news: it’s sort of a time consuming recipe. But, like any other meatballs, you can make the mixture one day…
This Swiss chard with tender cubed potatoes is sautéed to perfection with a hint of olive oil, a kiss of red pepper flake and accompanied by the aromatic presence of onions and garlic. Perfect as a hearty side or a main for those seeking a lighter fare, this recipe is a testament to the beauty…
This is a marriage of two loves: white pizza and brussel sprouts. I must admit, I’m fairly new at eating these beauties. I can distinctly remember a time when a cousin of mine was over (he’s a fellow foodie), and we were talking vegetables. He brought up brussel sprouts with much excitement and I pretty…
It has been a bussssyyyy week. Wowza. I think I’ve seen more people during the past week than I have seen all year. Well, not quite, but you get my point. All fun, but I’m really. wiped. out. We started celebrating on Christmas Eve with the traditional Italian 7 fish dinner, made by my cousin,…
Chicken Riggies is one of my all-time favorite pasta dishes. It is an Italian-American creation that features rigatoni pasta with tender chunks of chicken and hot or sweet peppers (or both!) in a creamy, spicy, and tangy tomato sauce, with many variations, and we enjoy making this pasta very often in our household. This classic…
I guess you could say that I’m a brussel sprout convert. Although I grew up eating all kinds of vegetables, brussel sprouts weren’t one of those vegetables. We had plenty of eggplant, zucchini, beans, artichokes, swiss chard, escarole – but never brussel sprouts. I wish I could say that I was immediately in love with…
This amazing recipe for strawberry crunch cake is inspired by Good Humor strawberry shortcake ice cream bars. This made-from-scratch cake is layered with a delicious classic vanilla buttercream as the filling and icing, and covered with an easy crunchy coating made with crushed Golden Oreos and strawberry Jell-O. The cake is topped off with whipped…
Who doesn’t love homemade vodka sauce? It’s a million times better than the jarred stuff. This sauce is a must-try! The good news is that you can easily replicate your favorite restaurant-style sauce at home (and often do better, honestly). Picture a luscious, velvety sauce where tomatoes, cream, and vodka combine perfectly. Whether draped over…
Chocolate covered bananas have always been one of my very favorite frozen treats. Probably because I love the combination of chocolate with bananas and the freezing just makes it even better. As a kid, I’d often pass up ice cream or water ice (Italian ice) in favor of a chocolate covered banana. Typically, I’d enjoy…
I’ve been making a lot of this NY style pizza dough recipe …. The obsession started a while back, and I’ve finally found a recipe that I love the best! After years of experiments (and I mean years!), I am now using this recipe based on recommendations from the many fine pizza makers at www.pizzamaking.com…
Welcome Hello! I’m Marie Pinto Bialek A first-generation Italian-American self-taught cook based out of the Philadelphia area and the writer and cook behind this site. Have spent most of my life in the Philadelphia area, with roots in the Campania region of Italy, I draw inspiration from my Italian heritage and Philadelphia upbringing. Frequent visits…