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Dinner Planner – Week of November 11, 2024

I used to post my weekly to-do list for Thanksgiving on my site, but now I’m putting it all in my Substack newsletter. Not to sound like a broken record BUT the sooner you commit to a menu, the sooner you can start prepping ahead.  I do most of my grocery shopping for Thanksgiving THIS week.  You […]

Roasted Fall Vegetables with Italian Agrodolce Recipe

This easy, roasted Fall vegetables recipe jazzes up fresh seasonal veggies with a deliciously sweet and sour sauce– Italian agrodolce! Featuring tangy and sweet flavors smothered on top of roasted vegetables, there is no better (and more beautiful!) side dish for your next Holiday meal!  What is Agrodolce Agrodolce is a traditional Italian sauce that […]

The Best Sicilian Pasta Con Le Sarde Recipe 

 Savor the flavors of Sicily with this Pasta con le Sarde recipe, featuring sardines, fennel, raisins, and pine nuts, all tossed with long pasta in a rich, aromatic sauce.      What is Pasta con le Sarde (Sardine Pasta Recipe)   Pasta con le sarde is a traditional Sicilian dish that combines the flavors of […]

Spatchcocked Honey-Lemon Glazed Chicken Recipe

I love coming up with a new twist on roasted chicken because it’s the perfect cozy dinner and I love serving it for holidays too.  This would be fabulous for Passover.  Honey and lemon are a natural pairing and I like adding thyme for an herby element. I have really come to favor cooking a […]

Collard Greens Salad with Lemon-Parmesan Dressing

I had a collard greens salad for the first time last year at a restaurant and I had low expectations, but the server assured me I would love it.  He was 100% right and I was blown away.  Collard greens are softer than kale but heartier than lettuce and super, super nutritious.  They have a […]