Steak and Mushrooms with Baby Arugula
You may see a theme in my upcoming recipes. I’m celebrating the food of Rome, the first stop on my upcoming trip to Italia. A popular dish found in restaurants all over Rome, straccetti di manzo is a quick sauté of thinly sliced steak and …


Baked Ziti for Valentine’s Day?
Why go out for a “romantic” dinner on Valentine’s Day? The restaurants are crazy busy. Why tolerate the hassle of overbooked places and food pouring out of an overworked kitchen? All you’ll get is agita (heartburn). Don’t go out. Stay home and cook Valentine’s Day …