By Cal Virgilio It’s the dead of winter and going outside to light the grill isn’t exactly on my to-do list. But even though it’s February and 20 degrees outside, I’d still love to enjoy a good steak. My favorite steak to cook indoors is Filet Mignon. It’s delicate flavor and tender meat bodes well when seared in a […]
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PrintChocolate Budino Prep Time: 20 minutesCook Time: 35 minutes Yield: 8 Ingredients1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 9 ounces bittersweet chocolate 1 1/2 sticks (6 ounces) unsalted butter 2 Tbsp olive oil 1/3 cup sugar 4 large eggs, lightly beaten Hot water Vanilla ice cream, for servingInstructionsAdapted from Food […]
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PrintSpicy “Scampi” Shrimp w/Cheesy Grits & Sauteed Greens IngredientsSpicy “Scampi” Shrimp 1 lb extra large shrimp – 15-20 *brined – see recipe 2” chunk of slab bacon, placed in freezer for about 1/2 hour to firm up 2-3 cloves garlic (your choice) 1 shallot – minced 1/4 tsp. pepper flakes (or to taste) Juice of […]
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Gnocchi are a fantastic potato pasta that are simple and easy to make at home. Pair them with a hearty meat sauce, such as Wild Boar Ragu, for an Italian meat and potatoes style dish. I have tried several gnocchi recipes, and my favorite is one by Mike Isabella of Graffiato Restaurant in Washington, D.C. […]
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After our trip to Tuscany this past fall, I came home wanting to cook wild boar ragu. Wild Boar, or cinghiale as their called in Italy, used in various meat sauces and charcuterie in Italy. For a starting point on my recipe, I used Nancy Silverton’s cookbook, “Mozza.” If you don’t own this cookbook, I’d recommend […]
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Prep Time: 15 minutes Serves: 2-3 Ingredients 1 ball of burrata 1-2 heirloom tomaotes, 4 oz. each 1/4 cup of capers, rinsed. Extra Virgin Olive Oil Finishing Quality Olive Oil Fresh Basil 1 loaf of rosemary-olive oil ciabatta Balsamic Vinegar 1 clove garlic Crushed Red Pepper Flakes Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Slice tomatoes, […]
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TESTED, TRIED AND TRUE by Dea Castrejon If there was such a thing for dessert to “dress to impress,” Granola Chocolate-Dipped Macaroons would win. This recipe is so consistent! It is simple, full-flavored, and so delicious, not to mention, the finished treat looks beautiful! As I […]
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TAPAS CON FIONA by Dea Castrejon We had the pleasure of cooking tapas with a new friend of ours from Madrid, Spain. Fiona Redondo, one of my husband’s coworkers, is temporarily living here in Bethlehem for a six-month work stint. During this time, we have been fortunate enough to meet up on a few occasions, […]
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SWANKY SUMMER SALAD by Dea Castrejon Have you ever been thoroughly blown away by a new dish ordered at a restaurant? As a foodie family, we are always trying new restaurants, waiting for those one-of-a-kind dishes to “wow” us. Well, one of my favorite restaurant dish discoveries, to date, has been the Opaque Salad at […]
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COCKTAIL PARTY…GRANOLA FACTORY STYLE! by Dea Castrejon My husband and I love to entertain family and friends for dinner. But, because I am sort of a perfectionist, and I want to make sure dishes turn out how they are supposed to, I frequently end up cooking the parts of the meal that I am responsible […]
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