BREAD CRUMBS

I love to use homemade bread crumbs. I think the food that is breaded with it tastes so fresh. I save the ends of bread and bread nobody eats or will be turning moldy shortly. These include hamburger buns, hot dog buns, hoagie/sub buns, half a loaf of bakery bread such as Italian or French,…

PIZZA (Makes two 12-inch pizzas)

  My in-laws had a pizza shop in our town of Kulpmont called Charlie’s Pizza, making 500 pies on Fridays and Saturdays.  Charlie’s was my father-in-law’s first name but it was really my mother-in-law that made the pizza.  My husband was 12 years old when they sold the business to his uncle and cousin then…

PASTA ‘e FAGIOLI

This is a hearty, filling comfort food. Be sure to slice up some fresh baked Italian bread to eat with this hearty soup! INGREDIENTS:  (This recipe is doubled and makes about 8 servings) 2 lbs. ground beef 1 onion, chopped 3 carrots, chopped 4 stalks celery, chopped 2 cans fired roasted diced tomatoes 1 can…

GRATING PECORINO ROMANO

Hi Guys and Gals. I never use “Shaker Cheese”! I always buy $25-$35 worth of hard Pecorino Romano at a warehouse. You can buy in a grocery store but they are more expensive. Cut into chunks and throw in your food processor. I use a Ninja. Grind until very fine. Store in an airtight container…

HOW FITTING

  In the About Me section I talk how I love music and cooking. Well here is a song I think is fitting for my food blog. Agree? Disagree? Maybe?

CINNAMON ROLLS

  Mmm, hot, fresh cinnamon buns iced and served right out of the oven. Now, who doesn’t love that! INGREDIENTS: Dough: 1 package yeast (You can use rapid rise yeast.  Works great and rises faster) 1/2 cup warm water 1/2 cup scalded milk (To scald milk, place in a small sauce pot on medium high…