It’s football season … at our house that means it is that time of the year that we are glued to the television watching every game! We love football. I am not sure that there is a bigger football family than us. All our boys are football players, our daughter was a cheerleader and we…
Family Foodie Recipes
Spinach Prosciutto Macaroni and Cheese with Walnut Topping #SundaySupper
Happy Labor Day Weekend! At our house, we love this weekend for many reasons. Ron and I were married 22 years ago on this day and Reis was born on Labor Day Weekend. That stinker waited 3 minutes to be born on our anniversary. This is also the second week for the boys football…
Goat Cheese Craisin Walnut Salad
I love salads. I could eat them every day and honestly, do most days. The only person that I can think of that loves salads more than me is my daughter Alex. This summer, I had the pleasure of working with Alex. It came as quite a surprise to both of us but we really…
Tacos de Carne Asada #SundaySupper
What comes to mind when you think of Street Food? Do you immediately get an image in your mind, start craving a certain food, almost start to drool a tad and wish that you were right there again? I tell you, when I think of Street Food, I am immediately brought to Newark New Jersey,…
Potato Cheese and Mushroom Focaccia Bread #SundaySupper
Every year I greet this season with mixed emotion. On the one hand, as a working mom, I am relieved to be able to schedule appointments without feeling guilty that my kids are home and can’t go swimming or have friends over until I return. On the other hand, I miss the days of casual…
Pork Meatballs #SundaySupper
Today is a very special day… it’s Family Foodie’s birthday! How awesome is it that her birthday happened to fall on a Sunday? Everyone in our house knows Sunday is Mom’s favorite day because she gets to celebrate Sunday Supper with everyone, and now she’s getting to celebrate her birthday with you all, too! This…
Arugula Prosciutto Pizza #SundaySuper
It feels good to be back! I had no idea how much I missed it until I was away for two weeks. I didn’t think that it would be possible for me to stay away for two weeks but it happened, and during this time I was so busy that I didn’t even realize that…
Spinach Chicken Pasta Salad #SundaySupper
I am a believer in having simple ingredients shine in my dishes. I think it comes from my Portuguese background. The Portuguese don’t cook with heavy sauces or fancy dressing. Their food is very simple and that simplicity lets the natural beauty and flavors in food truly shine. This recipe for Spinach Chicken Pasta…
Dad’s Famous Baby Back Ribs #SundaySupper
I feel truly blessed. I have a wonderful father that has given me so many wonderful memories and has made so many sacrifices so that I can have the life that I have today. Leaving your family behind and immigrating to another country because you want a better life for your family, is something that…
Vo-Vo’s Famous Strawberry Cheesecake #SundaySupper
By now you all know how much Vo-Vo loves to bake. This grandma is a baking dynamo! One of her absolute favorite things to bake is Vo-Vo’s famous Strawberry Cheesecake. She bakes a cheesecake for every birthday party and every celebration. We all look forward to and love Vo-Vo’s Cheesecake, it is creamy and just melts…
