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Cooking Up a Storm
Here's how the rabbit hole work when there's a storm cooking up.
Tracy Scheckel
Jan 263 min read


Broccoli and Cavatelli
A favorite in NJ, why not share some broccoli and cavatelli wherever you are?
Tracy Scheckel
Jan 134 min read


Broiled Zucchini and Tomato
A tale of two veggies: broiled zucchini and tomato.
Tracy Scheckel
Dec 17, 20253 min read


Ciambotta
Ciambotta with grated Parmesan and crusty brown bread. Ciambotta, pronounced 'chom-bought' in my world, is essentially a summer vegetable stew. The dish is popular throughout southern Italy and not only do the ingredients vary by region, so does the name. In Calabria it's ciambrotta, and in Basilicata it's as I spell it here, and in Campania it is cianfotta. But no matter how you say it, it's delicious and for me, a wonderful comfort food. When my mother made this when I w
Tracy Scheckel
Nov 26, 20253 min read


Spaghetti Squash Bolognese
Spaghetti squash goes from light and summery to rich and hearty with the addition of a bit of regular spaghetti and a Bolognese gravy.
Tracy Scheckel
Oct 29, 20253 min read


Zucchini Muffins
Don't hide the zucchini in your muffins; celebrate if in these savory cheesy delights!
Tracy Scheckel
Oct 22, 20255 min read


Bolognese Gravy
This Bolognese recipe is simply delicious on your favorite pasta or polenta. This big batch is perfect for freezing -- which makes for a quick meal whenever the urge strikes.
Tracy Scheckel
Sep 24, 20254 min read


Spinach Stuffed Bread
Spinach stuffed bread. There is no limit to the combination of ingredients that can go into a stuffed bread. This time, I used sliced...
Tracy Scheckel
Sep 17, 20252 min read


Farro Salad
Faro salad is a more nutritional carb option that can be a simple side or with the addition of your favorite protein, a total meal.
Tracy Scheckel
Aug 29, 20252 min read


Caprese Salad
Caprese salad, beautifully delicious and beyond simple to make.
Tracy Scheckel
Aug 15, 20252 min read


Caponata Ragu
Caponata and Bolognese, a marriage of two sauces....
Tracy Scheckel
Jul 25, 20254 min read


Calzone
This calzone recipe is a great reason to keep some frozen pizza dough around. Whether you make fresh filling or have some leftovers suited to be filling.
Tracy Scheckel
Jun 20, 20253 min read


Manicotti (On Steroids)
Is it still manicotti if there's no ricotta? I say yes, and really yummy!
Tracy Scheckel
Jun 11, 20253 min read


Mini Bagel Pizzas
Forget the bagel bites, make these mini bagel pizzas and freeze the for when you want to snack.
Tracy Scheckel
May 16, 20253 min read


Asparagus Risotto
In this recipe, I make a puree from the asparagus stalks and feature the tender pretty tops in the risotto.
Tracy Scheckel
Apr 23, 20252 min read


Polenta
Polenta is simple to make and affords you with a great foundation for some creativity on the kitchen.
Tracy Scheckel
Apr 16, 20253 min read


Pizza Chiena (Italian Easter Pie)
Easter is coming, Pizza Chiene is a tradition not to be missed if you love Italian meats and cheeses.
Tracy Scheckel
Mar 26, 20253 min read


Stuffed Bread or Stromboli
Whether you call it a Stromboli or a stuffed bread, it's yummy and easy to make.
Tracy Scheckel
Mar 15, 20253 min read


Gnocchi Carbonara with Scallops
Scallops with your gnocchi carbonara is a delicious twist on the traditional dish.
Tracy Scheckel
Mar 5, 20252 min read


Gnocchi from Scratch
Gnocchi is a fun pasta to make with budding cooks, and this recipe is one of the best.
Tracy Scheckel
Feb 12, 20254 min read