Cheftini Says Blog

I recently attended an exclusive tasting of Happy Hour specials and cocktails at the new 5 Napkin Burger restaurant in Ridge Hill (Yonkers,NY).  At first 5 Napkin Burger might sound …

Pizza is one of those foods I’ll never grow tired of.  Especially, a traditional cheese pizza.   I mean what’s not to LOVE about it?  It’s basically bread topped with …

I love grilling all year round, but spring and summer time grilling is just so nostalgic for me. It brings back so many memories of my dad and his 2 …

Happy Monday y’all! Here goes another great recipe to add to your #MeatlessMonday or #MeatFreeFriday repertoire: Zucchini Frittata.  Not only is this an easy recipe, it is so fragrant and …

Well it’s almost Friday, a.k.a #PizzaFriday around my house.  Although that’s not a steadfast rule, it’s usually a given that we will have some sort of homemade or pizzeria pizza when …

This past weekend we had some serious homeowner problems with a minor gas leak.  As a result we lost use of our stove. Although it was a huge inconvenience to …

February 18, 2016  National Drink Wine Day In case you haven’t heard yet…. it’s National Drink Wine Day! I’m not sure I really need a reason to drink wine today, …

My Creamy Rigatoni Radicchio Story – By now you know that I just love to share recipes and ideas with y’all.  From time to time I get stumped, but generally …

If your mother cooks Italian food, why should you go to a restaurant? – Martin Scorcese This quote by Martin Scorcese could not be more true.  Growing up we rarely …

This baked baby bella stuffed mushrooms recipe is made with eggplant, tomatoes, bacon and parmesan cheese. It’s #NationalStuffedMushroomDay so what better way to celebrate than with this recipe for Baby …