Ginger in my bed in the morning 7.30.2011

Creamy Chicken Marsala and Mushroom Casserole 2 tablespoons butter 10 oz. sliced white mushrooms 1 1/2 tablespoons flour 1/2 cup Marsala win...

Guilty Pleasures...Beer-Battered Fried Chicken 3 lbs. chicken parts, legs and thighs 2 cups beer 2 large eggs 2 1/2 cups flour 1/4 cup corn ...

The Frankies Spuntino Cooking Manual The newest member of my family....

My mom and Mariana in the Pack & Play 7.29.2011

Now, some of the recipe I make are necessary..like dinner for Wednesday night, parents are coming over, dinner with friends....and then ther...

I have an obsession with avocados. I can literally eat guacamole with a spoon. So..as if avocados weren't amazing already....grilling th...

Tomato and Red Onion Salad 6 very ripe tomatoes, cored and cut into chunks 2 large rec onions, cut into thin slices 1 cup good-quality olive...

So I finally got brave enough to get a tattoo on the inside of my wrist...something I have always wanted. Thank you Nick!!! LOVE IT!!!! My n...

Chicken Tenderloins with Tarragon Cream Sauce 1 package chicken tenderloins, about 10 pieces 1/2 cup flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black ...

This needs a better title...LOL.....but dumb name or not, it's delicious! Chicken with White Wine, Rosemary, Sage and Lemon 3 to 4 lbs. ...

Spinach with Butter and Parmesan 1 lb. fresh spinach, washed with thick stems trimmed 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 4...

We were at my niece's 1st birthday party this past Sunday in Brooklyn and they had these 2 women there who were doing face-painting on a...

So, we were in Williams-Sonoma (big shock there!) and we came across yet another grilling rub. As everyone knows, I love grilling rubs and I...

I was cleaning out the back of my truck the other day and I found a bag of brand new tennis balls. I took the balls out of my truck and put ...

Cream Cheese Cake 4 - 8oz. packages cream cheese, very soft 6 eggs 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 teaspoon almond extract 2 cups sour cream 6 tablespoon...

I just realized that I have been slacking in the desserts department. I am not a big dessert person and I am not a fan of baking..lol...espe...

This past Sunday, I was at my parents house. On their deck, they have huge flower pots filled with different herbs...3 or 4 different kinds ...

I am not a big mustard person...as a matter of fact, I can't stand the stuff. But I could literally put ketchup on anything! I have foun...

Mariana July 9, 2011