Grilled Eggplant & Tomato Flatbread

Smokey, grilled eggplant tossed in a tangy balsamic glaze crowns this decadent vegetarian flatbread dressed in a thin layer of mascarpone cheese, fresh mozzarella pearls, and sweet cherry tomatoes. Ingredients: 1 Eggplant 2-3 cloves of Garlic (diced) 2 tbsp Balsamic Glaze Salt and Pepper for seasoning 1 ball of Pizza Dough 1/2 cup Mascarpone 4…

Shrimp Scampi

Shrimp Scampi is a simple dish, that’s quick to make, and ticks multiple yummy flavor boxes – acid from the wine and lemon, fat from the butter and olive oil, and a tiny hint of heat from the crushed red pepper flakes and the copious use of garlic.  You really have to love garlic to…

Bolognese

This is a repost of an older blog entry that I feel did not get as fair of a shake as it deserved due to the poor quality of my photos. While not the most visually attractive of sauces, this hearty sauce satisfies through its warm, rich, and comfortingly familiar flavors.  I make this sauce…

Minestrone Soup

One of my favorite winter soups that will both empty your vegetable bin and leave you muy satisfecho.  Minestrone soup seems to have a little bit of everything in it -Italian sausage, potatoes, pasta, zucchini, and beans to just name a few.  I like to season my broth with old cheese rinds, but if you…