Doctoring Dinner

I had been wanting to try a barlotto since I heard about it on an episode of Molto Mario, and with our recent wine and cheese purchases in the Finger Lakes Region, I thought this was the perfect time. Barlotto is like risotto but it is made with hearty barley, which is a whole grain and provides added nutrition to what is often a decadent tasting dish.

We recently took a trip to the Finger Lakes Region of New York. While this is traditionally considered wine country (and we fully intend to discuss the wine in other posts!) we were told by the innkeepers at Barrister’s Bed and Breakfast that there was a terrific local cheese house. Always up for an adventure, [...]

I was getting tired of noodles and red sauce as a side for grilled Italian sausage, so I started looking in to alternatives. A commercial for the Olive Garden inspired me to try making Crespelle, which are savory crepes. I know that my recipe for crepes isn’t traditional, but it is the one I learned [...]

When we learned that the LOST series finale was coming up, I decided that there was no better way to celebrate than to cook up some wild boar. Not knowing where to start, I remembered how much we liked Giada’s Short Rib Recipe and that that might be a good technique to use. I was [...]

This dish is a delicious combination of sweet, tangy, and spice. It is a great summer Sunday dinner that can be made without heating up the house.  While it can be served with a number of sides, but it is pictured here with  refried beans with cheese and onion rice pilaf. Ingredients Pork Tenderloin 1/2 [...]