Recipes

Today I’ve transformed my Mama’s rice balls…a bit different, a little healthier and still good! With spring and summer on the horizon I wanted to attempt a baked rice ball using spinach and …

 It’s just another meatless Monday… Here’s a quick, easy,  Meatless Monday Lentil Soup with Spinach.  Shouldn’t take more than an hour. Soup also freezes well.  Made with these items always in Cheftini’s …

Oops!  I forgot to post my recipe yesterday in tribute to National Pecan Day!  Honestly, with no pun intended, and out of shear coincidence, the recipe is for a Forgotten Cookie!  …

 Another national food holiday is on the horizon… April 12 th – National Grilled Cheese Day My tribute to the grilled cheese is actually a Panini on Naan Tandoori Bread. I guess …

These tasty Nutella Crunch Balls are made with rice krispies,, butter and confectioners sugar. This tasty, quick treat is sure to satisfy any sweet tooth.         Long before …

Growing up and living in a predominantly Italian-American area has its advantages.  Most of which include an over abundance of Italian restaurants.  In my town alone I can think of 6 right …

 I always serve an appetizer platter when we have guests or entertain. I set it family style in an open area and it always brings people together in one spot. I love how everyone …

 Today I  was planning to make a quick pepper steak stir-fry but a school nurse phone call turned into one unexpected trip to the doctor.  My plans for today changed …

I hoped to have this recipe up last week but had a bit of  planning to do as we prepared to celebrate a very special occasion.  With that said…   Here’s  a tasty …

This puffed rice and marshmallow, Easter Lamb Centerpiece recipe pays homage to the Old World tradition of the Italian Torta di Agnello (Easter Lamb Cake).      I don’t really …