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.

Sunday, July 24, 2016

Creamy Tuscan Garlic Chicken

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Creamy Tuscan Garlic Chicken was posted by my friend Olga.  I thought I might try this Sunday morning since its going to be a hot day.  Thi...
Wednesday, July 20, 2016

Key Lime Martini

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We ordered this cocktail last night.  We just had to make it ourselves. 2 lime wedges 6 tablespoons (3 ounces) vanilla flavored vodka 1/4...
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...
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