We go bonkerz for food!
Pasta with Red Pepper Sauce is a tasty dish that turns a few pantry items into a quick and healthy meal. Sometimes I don’t have time to deal with what to make for dinner. The good news is we have a well stocked pantry which makes tossing together a yummy […]
This Chocolate Chip Ricotta Cake has the flavor of a cannoli, but without all the work. Its a moist, single layer cake finished with a sprinkling of powdered sugar that you can make in about an hour. Its even pretty enough for company or a fun family dinner! Ricotta Cheese […]
Chicken Cacciatore is a hearty, satisfying and delicious meal. It is easy to make, but at the same time it has a rich complexity of flavor. Surprisingly, it only takes about an hour to whip up even though it tastes like a dish that you cooked all day long. The […]
Italian Stuffed Bell Peppers are a delicious example of a Mediterranean comfort dish. They are easy to make, but richly satisfying at the same time. Our version contains a filling of ground bison, rice shaped orzo pasta, our basic tomato sauce and lots of gooey mozzarella cheese! We lightened them […]
Chocolate Cake with Cherry Sauce is one of the easiest and quickest desserts I’ve ever made, but you’d never know if by the taste of it! The chocolate cake is rich and decedent, almost brownie like. The crazy part is I make it in the microwave! Yes, you read this […]
Pork Milanese is a thinly pounded and breaded pork chop that we sauté in olive oil and top with a simple salad of arugula, tomatoes and balsamic vinegar. Its an easy way to transform a simple pork chop into an elegant dinner. You can use veal or chicken in place […]
Buffalo style chicken wings are a must have on any game day party menu. This preparation of the chicken wing is an American classic. For the best flavor use an unbreaded chicken wing cut into two sections. Chicken wing sections are the flat and the drumette. Most people throw the […]
Chicken Piccata is a classic dish that you can find on many restaurant menus across the country. Its so quick and easy to make, so why not make it at home? There’s no reason not to have a restaurant quality meal at home on a weeknight! When I make chicken […]
Pork Tenderloin with Mustard Sauce is a tasty and elegant meal that you can cook quickly for a nice dinner at home. This recipe is perfect for just two people, but is also a party pleaser. You can make it when you are entertaining a group of friends. Pork tenderloin […]
Whole Roasted Branzino is one of my favorite dishes. Branzino, also known as Mediterranean sea bass, is a mild white fish with a slightly sweet taste. It is a great blank canvas for all kinds of flavors. I like to top my branzino with a light tomato and olive relish. […]
This Zucchini Flatbread is one of my favorites! The crust is crispy, while the mascarpone and mozzarella cheeses add a nice creaminess that don’t over power the delicate flavor of the zucchini. Lastly, I sprinkle a little fresh thyme over the top of the pizza. It adds a nice earthy […]
Flourless Persimmon Upside-Down Cake tastes delicious and looks pretty without much effort. I don’t always see persimmons in the store, but when I do, I make sure to buy a few. Persimmons look like a tomato, but have a sweet honey-like flavor, similar to a mango. They’re sweet, versatile fruits […]
