Side Dish

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

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

Braised Escarole with Parmesan Crust

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

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

A First Look at Maize’s Inventive New Spring Menu in Westfield

Housed inside Westfield’s historic train station, Maize Cocina & Cocktails is not just a place to dine; it is a destination that immediately sets...