Spaghetti with Meat Sauce (Ragu)

Spaghetti with Meat Sauce (Ragu)

Ragu generally means tomato and meat sauce, but a heated debate continues about the name of “Spaghetti Sauce”. Some American Italians call it “Sunday Gravy” because gravy always had meat in it; and was served on Sunday. In our house Spaghetti Sauce is more likely 

Chopped Salad

Chopped Salad

Chopped Salad is a delicious salad that show cases the freshest produce of the summer and fall.  Fresh lemon juice makes a difference considering the salad ingredients are fresh and at their peak. Easy. Easy, add grilled chicken or shrimp for a more substantial meal if 

Polenta

Polenta

Both polenta and grits are made from stone ground corn.  The variety of corn distinguishes whether it’s Polenta or Grits.  Polenta is made from yellow corn and grits from white corn (or hominy).  Some say it’s more about the region – Italy or the Southern States, rather than 

Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes

Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes

These potatoes are very flavorful, and we like to serve them with Pan-Seared Chicken, Rack of Lamb, or Lamb Loin Chops.  The tangy Chevre balances out the natural sweetness of the potatoes.

Fettuccine Alfredo

Fettuccine Alfredo

Created in 1892, by Alfredo di Lelio, a Roman Chef; Alfredo Sauce consisted of only Parmesan, butter and pasta.  Later came the addition of cream.

Turkey Cubano Sandwich

Turkey Cubano Sandwich

It’s really quite impossible to tell when the Cubano Sandwich (grilled meat and cheese), was created, but as people sailed between Cuba, Tampa and Key West culture and ideas were shared.  It was a common lunch for Cubans; so, when they relocated to work in the 

Rao’s

Rao’s

Our favorite bottled pasta sauce, hands down!  I read an interesting article about Rao’s in Vanity Fair, Oct 10, 2016 and we were delighted when the local Italian Market started selling jars of their pasta sauces this fall. This is our “go to” fast food!

Hash Brown Bake

Hash Brown Bake

This Hash Brown Bake is surprisingly light, flavorful and Gluten Free!  It’s a really easy dish for a group brunch, or a light meal with a side salad.

Greek Salad

Greek Salad

Traditionally Greek Salad is served in the summer and fall when tomatoes are at their peak.   They are the star ingredient and the salad shines when the tomatoes do.  Historically, Greek Salad does not include lettuce.