I love cooking, especially for other people. The majority of my cooking is done without recipe. Likewise, a lot of the things I cook daily aren't here—roasted root veggies, various stir-fries, various egg dishes, various roasted, broiled, or grilled meats—because I don't really have recipes per se, just ways that I make things, and I tend to use whatever ingredients I have on hand or what looks good at the market. If you want me to show you how to make my family's food or other day to day stuff, and you know me personally, reach out and I'll show you how to make them.
Most of the recipes listed here are either found on the web and slightly tweaked, or the result of some experimentation. If it is based on another person's recipe online, I'll link to it in the recipe.
My maternal family's southern Italian food (from Monacilioni, Molise, Italy). This is an attempt to preserve these recipes for my children, and subsequent generations.
{% assign filter_tag = 'monacilioni' -%} {% include recipe_links.html -%}
The following recipes are good use of an Instant Pot or similar multi-function electric pressure cooker. Great for a weeknight if you plan correctly.
{% assign filter_tag = 'instant-pot' -%} {% include recipe_links.html -%}
The following recipes are idiot-proof, and make use of an immersion circulator, and ideally a vacuum sealer.
{% assign filter_tag = 'sous-vide' -%} {% include recipe_links.html -%}
I count calories, and have lost a tremendous amount of weight, and kept it off. These are my staples for meals I eat by myself. They are also quite tasty.
{% assign filter_tag = 'healthy' -%} {% include recipe_links.html -%}
I've taken up to making sourdough bread. First, because my daughter likes it, and we didn't go through the gigantic loaves we got at the store quick enough before they spoiled. Then, because it's delicious and fun.
{% assign filter_tag = 'sourdough' -%} {% include recipe_links.html -%}
Hearty, delicious, warm dishes that are great for the colder months.
{% assign filter_tag = 'soup-stew-casserole' -%} {% include recipe_links.html -%}
I actually don't frequently eat breakfast, but these recipes are great crowd pleasers.
{% assign filter_tag = 'breakfast' -%} {% include recipe_links.html -%}
I don't make a whole lot of desserts or sweets. Up until my late 40's, I didn't really bake at all. But here's some stuff that's absolutely worth making.
{% assign filter_tag = 'dessert' -%} {% include recipe_links.html -%}
{% assign filter_tag = 'easter' -%} {% include recipe_links.html -%}
{% assign filter_tag = 'thanksgiving' -%} {% include recipe_links.html -%}
{% assign filter_tag = 'christmas' -%} {% include recipe_links.html -%}
{% assign filter_tag = 'cocktails' -%} {% include recipe_links.html -%}
This is a list of recipes I haven't categorized yet, or don't make sense in any catagory I have.
{% assign sections = 'Recipes' | split: ',' -%} {% assign filter_tag = 'NONE' -%} {% include site_index.html -%}
This is a list of things I've not tried, but want to:
- Sides
- Entrees
