Cooking: Growing up a Little Italian Boy

I started by watching my Mom and Grandmother cook when I was eight or nine. On the kitchen counter I sat and watched them make tomato sauce, pasta, soups, veal, pork and so on. I remember finding it interesting and fun. A little bit of this and that. I started cooking when I was 18 years old. Since the age of 20, I've traveled annually to the USA and abroad and have always been intrigued by the recipes discovered.

Saturday, May 21, 2016

Roasted Chicken with Tunisian Harissa Chickpeas

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Mike purchased harissa sauce for me.  I chose this recipe because it seems appealing and easy.  Harissa sauce is Tunisian. Use it as a cond...
Thursday, May 19, 2016

Quinoa with Avocado, Toasted Pine Nuts, Chives, Parsley, and Garlic

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So simple to make.  I served with roasted vegetables that Mike made.    Quinoa with avocado, toasted pine nuts, chives, parsley, and ga...
Sunday, May 1, 2016

Quinoa with Artichoke Hearts and Avocado

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These ingredients are odd but when thrown together they blend nicely.  I started rinsing the quinoa before cooking.  It was suggested from a...
Thursday, April 28, 2016

Mashed Avocado Toasts with Shrimp and Bacon

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I've had this several times this week in different variations. 1 ripe avocado Juice of 1/2 lemon Sea salt 2 slices whole-grain br...
Wednesday, April 27, 2016

Herbs de Provence Chicken

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New York Times recipe that's so simple to make on a weeknight!  I added in a few more ingredients. INGREDIENTS 4 chicken legs or 8 bon...
Friday, April 22, 2016

Buttermilk Roast Chicken

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Thought this recipe was neat to make.  It's something i wouldn't think of.  Buttermilk and chicken!  Who knew. INGREDIENTS 1 4-pou...

Roasted Feta With Honey and Roasted Heirloom Tomatoes

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I made this dish as a accompaniment to the roasted buttermilk chicken. Ingredients 1 8-ounce slab Greek feta , blotted dr...
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