We go bonkerz for food!
Venetian Vegetable Pasta is based on a dish Joe and I ate on our first visit to Venice. We enjoyed it so much, we recreated it! This pasta has a very light sauce made with a colorful array of vegetables, a little vegetable broth and lots of cheese! This vegetarian […]
Grilled Artichokes are a wonderful addition to any antipasto tray, along side some olives and salami, my Goat Cheese Stuffed Figs or Greek Cheese Puffs. They’re also nice as side item with a dinner entrée. I like my artichokes seasoned lightly with lemon juice, olive oil and fresh basil and […]
Tuna and bean salad is a classic Italian dish. I love to add the tuna and beans to a big bowl of bitter greens lettuces, making it feel more substantial. I toss it with a homemade dressing with lots of olives and capers, adding a nice pop of acidity. There […]
This Fresh Summer Corn Salad combines grilled corn and zucchini, red bell peppers and fresh basil with crispy bacon in one delicious salad. When corn is in season we all love to simply eat it on the cob, but there are many other ways to prepare fresh corn and this […]
What’s better than a big juicy burger? A big juicy burger with a pretzel bun and homemade fries!
This Kale, Apple and Pomegranate Salad is always a favorite with our friends and family. This is a version of salad that I enjoyed a Emeril’s Table 10 restaurant in Las Vegas. Kale, Apple and Pomegranate Salad is healthy and delicious The kale is hearty, while the apple is fresh […]
Pizza Dough can be formed into many shapes and sizes. This is my favorite since it is thin and crispy, similar to a Roman style pizza crust. Joe’s favorite Milwaukee Pizza place Joe grew up in Milwaukee where there is a large Italian and Sicilian population. Milwaukee has a lot […]
Everyone should know how to make a basic Italian tomato sauce! This tomato sauce is extremely versatile and easy to make. Basic Italian Tomato Sauce is an essential sauce A good basic Italian tomato sauce can be used as is or as a base for cooking other dishes. You can […]
This Moroccan spice mix is great on pork, chicken and vegetables. I make a big batch of it so I always have it on hand. It adds a nice exotic flavor to my Moroccan Couscous. The cumin provides an earthliness; the paprika some spice and the cinnamon a warming flavor. […]
Empanadas with homemade Empanada Dough are very popular with my friends and family. We enjoy them with all kinds of different fillings. I like to fill them with ground beef, shredded pork, or chilis and cheese. I’ve even made a chicken pot pie empanada! I like to make a batch or two […]