low fat, low calorie, and low carbohydrate recipe This Balsamic-Maple Vinaigrette is also one of my favorite salad dressing!  It is so easy to make, so good, and will fit … Continued

This Arugula Salad recipe is considered a classic Italian salad.  What could be easier than tossing your fresh arugula greens in some wonderful olive oil and Fleur de Sel.  This arugula … Continued

It is said that this Spaghetti alla Puttanesca is a quick pasta preparation made it popular as a fast snack between clients, because in Italian, a puttanesca is a lady … Continued

Spaghetti alla Carbonara is my all-time favorite pasta dish!  This is the classic Italian Spaghetti alla Carbonara dish that is much loved by pasta lovers around the world.  This pasta dish … Continued

Saffron Risotto or Risotto alla Milanese is a traditional Italian risotto with saffron in it.  To this day, risotto remains the most important staple dish for many people in all … Continued

Linguine with Portobello Truffles, I bet you never thought of using the gills of the portobello mushrooms to make faux truffles?  Using the gills of the portobello mushrooms, gives the … Continued

Lemon Wild Rice Risotto is a delicious version of risotto using a combination of wild rice and Arborio rice.  This creamy risotto, with a hint of lemon, is especially good … Continued

  Out of Room in the Kitchen? Think Out-Of-The-Kitchen for Storage   You have pulled things out, rearranged, shoved them back in, and you just cannot make everything you want fit in … Continued

Got a Minute? Ten Minutes, One Hour and More Kitchen Organizing Ideas              Organize condiments in the refrigerator – Organize dishes in your cupboards – Organize the … Continued

    Ten “Next To” Great Kitchen Organizing Tips   Some organizing rules takes “next to” no effort, like this one: Put items you most commonly use next to where … Continued

; Sometimes, trying to cook in your kitchen is exactly like juggling.   Cooking vs. Juggling – You juggle the junk from the counter to the center island.  Then you … Continued

    Dealing with Kitchen Downsizing Simple Tips for Going Smaller     Moving to a smaller kitchen can be a large task.  Sometimes, just looking at the quantities of … Continued

How To Make Cake Fillings   I am amazed at how many questions I get about cake fillings.  Many folks obviously want to use something different so that their cake … Continued

  Green beans are available year round, with a peak season of May to October.  These beans are also called string beans and snap beans.  Today’s green beans have no … Continued

Baked Whole Butternut Squash is much easier to make than you may think. Try this easy-to-make recipe and your house will smell fabulous as this squash bakes.  This technique is … Continued