Here’s a twist on the preparation of a popular cruciferous vegetable Lemony, garlicky, briny topping on the cauliflower, served over creamy whipped fresh ricotta The presentation of this dish is spectacular, and will stand out over any other appetizers or sides with your meal Instagram Tutorial How to Make Cauliflower Cauliflower can be eaten cooked […]

Easy Heirloom Tomato Marinara
Nothing screams summer here in New Jersey like the Jersey Heirloom tomato. The heat waves have brought a banner year to my garden, and we can’t keep up with the volume despite daily tomato basil salads and yummy tomato sandwiches. It’s time to start my annual preparation of heirloom tomato marinara, which I will batch […]
Garlic Scape Walnut Pesto
Check your local farmer market for garlic scapes, and try this Garlic Scape Walnut Basil Pesto. Add to pizza, pasta, hummus, add to mayo for sandwiches, top your omelet or frittata, whip into ricotta cheese for a dip, and baste grilled fish and meats. No scapes? No problem! My traditional basil pesto recipe using garlic […]
Easy Lemony Garlic Hummus
Instagram Tutorial What is Hummus Made Of? Traditional hummus is made with chickpeas, lemon, garlic, and tahini, but there are many variations and modifications so you can put your own spin depending upon what you like. In this version, I use extra virgin olive oil instead of tahini because I love the fruity flavor. In […]
Perfect Pan Roasted Caramelized Mushrooms
Did you know mushrooms contain 80%-90% water? This can make them a little tricky to cook to a nice meaty texture without having them get soggy from steaming in their own liquid Follow these tips and tricks for perfect mushrooms every time Instagram Tutorial Are Mushrooms Good For You? Each variety of mushroom has its’ […]