As summer come to an end (BOO!), I am trying to squeeze in as many gatherings and picnics as I can. Believe it or not, one of the hardest things for me is side dishes. My sister and I were actually discussing this a few weeks ago while sitting on the porch of her beach…
lemon zest
Ricotta Gnocchi with Arugula Pesto and Pancetta
A few weeks ago my husband and I met some friends at Alkeme, a local Mediterranean restaurant in my town. The Italian trained chef and owner creates magic in the kitchen. I had the ricotta gnocchi, so I am trying to recreate the outstanding meal that I had. I brought some leftovers home, and my son, the…
Perfect Lemon Tart
This perfect lemon tart is one of my favorite desserts. It’s tangy, sweet, and delicious. Basically, I love anything lemon. This perfect lemon tart has the added bonus of orange juice and zest in it. So, with all this vitamin C, I like to think of it as healthy, sadly it’s not! sigh. Although I…
