Side Dish

Quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah) my new favorite grain

So, in my quest for food with attitude, I am always on the lookout for less fattening substitutes...

Roasted Butternut Squash and Spinach Salad

Here's a super easy, delicious and healthy salad for the winter months. I use The Salad Queen's...

Swiss / Gruyere Macaroni and Cheese with Basil and Pine Nuts

Grown Up Mac & Cheese I went on one of my food quests the other night and created two...

Braised Escarole with Parmesan Crust

I am always looking for interesting vegetable side dishes and this certainly fits the bill. It was very tasty...

Braised Escarole with Parmesan Crust

Braised Escarole with Parmesan CrustI am always looking for interesting vegetable side dishes and this certainly fits the bill....

Spaghetti Squash- Recipe courtesy of the Joe Leone Italian Specialty Store

Well, my begging Joe for his Spaghetti Squash recipe finally paid off, and who knew it would...

Grilled Flank Steak with Eggplant and Tomato Gratin

It's the time of year in New Jersey when those of us who garden are seeing the fruits...
Three Bean Casserole Recipe

Crowd-Pleasing 3-Bean Baked Casserole

Before the summer wraps up, you have to try this delicious baked beans recipe. They go great with our...
Orzo with Tomatoes, Basil Feta and Calamata Olives

Orzo with Basil, Tomato, and Feta

Saying goodbye to summer is never easy, especially when you live at the Jersey Shore. This summer in particular...

Latest Bites

William Heritage Winery, Jersey Bites article by Marissa Muoio

Unveiling the Legacy: An Interview with Rich Heritage

I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Rich Heritage, the sixth-generation farmer behind William Heritage Winery. Our conversation delved into the storied...