My earliest memory of food involves my grandmother standing in front of a large wood burning oven, that was built into the wall, baking bread and making Peixe Assado no Forno “Portuguese Baked Fish.” This oven had it’s own separate little house next to my grandmother’s home. I was told that it was built this…
Farmer's Market Recipes
Portuguese Sangria #SundaySupper
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…
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…
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…
Grilled Mahi Mahi with Garlic Caper Sauce #SundaySupper
I don’t know that anyone has inspired me to cook, more than Sara Moulton. She is one of the first cooking shows that I can remember watching on television. At that time, I had four little ones and would love to sit in the family room, keeping them entertained and planning what to make for…
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…
Easy Recipes for Busy Families #WeekdaySupper
Good Morning! Happy Monday. After such a busy May, it sure has been nice to have some downtime on the weekends. We had a very fun week with Ron’s parents who were visiting from Philadelphia. It is so wonderful to sit back and watch our children interact with their grandparents. Generations apart that have love…
