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After quite a few years of kitchen play, I finally have an opportunity to share some of my favorite recipes! Are they all original? Hardly. Are they award winning? Doubtful. Are they worth sharing? YOU'RE DAMN RIGHT THEY ARE! Many of the recipes have been passed on from others, but with just a few twists and turns, I've turned them into my own little children. I will, however, acknowledge where the original recipes came from as best I could remember. I hope you enjoy them, and I encourage you to twist and turn them into your own little children as well!

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Aug 17

NEW: Balsamic-Honey Marinated Carrots

Here's an easy, tasty and healthy dish that serves well as either a side or as a rustic-style appetizer. If you have ever dined at Pesto in South Philadelphia (one of my favorite restaurants), you may have had their similar, rustic family style dish (read full article)

Aug 04

NEW - Grilled Italian Pulled Pork Sandwiches

As mentioned in the most recent Men's Health magazine, Philadelphia is a great sandwich town. While cheesesteaks and hoagies are among the most popular sandwiches with many of our tourists, there is no doubt that a tender, juicy roast pork sandwich i (read full article)

broccoli rabe, Grill, peppers, Porchetta, Provolone Cheese, roast pork

Aug 02

We have an Artichoke Champion!

A pat on the back and a tip of the toque to Una Mamma Italiana for a landslide win with her Roasted Artichokes and Tomato Stuffed Chicken Breast recipe. It's a well deserved win – the recipe looks amazing, and I will be making it and giving my per (read full article)

Jul 26

Food Challenge Results: Pollo con Carciofi e Pomodori and Chicken Artichoke Picatta

So as we all know, artichokes (carciofi) were the winning ingredient for the "Mamma Meets The Cucina" Food Challenge. You voted and we heard ya loud and clear!!! So what you are about to read is the result of long hours of inventing and preparing the (read full article)

Jul 19

NEW - And the winner is....

ARTICHOKES!!!It looks like Carciofi will be the battling ingredient for the first "Mamma meets the Cucina" food challenge! So stay tuned as each blogger posts their homemade original recipe containing artichokes! Then you can vote AGAIN on which one (read full article)

Jul 18

New - Basil Liqueur

'Bazinagole' is no doubt a very versatile herb. Aside from being a major player in your marinara and Sunday Gravy recipes (yes, there is a difference), it can, among many other ways, be chopped up and made into a delicious pesto. You can also use the (read full article)

Jul 11

NEW - The Mamma Vs. The Cucina: Food Challenge!

Calling all foodies! Una Mamma Italiana and Cucina Domenico are ready to go head-to-head in their first Food Challenge Throwdown, and we need YOUR help! We have decided to let YOU, the readers, pick which key ingredient we'll use. The ingredient that (read full article)

Jul 02

NEW - Tips for the perfect Pot Roast!

Wondering how to make the perfect pot roast? Look no further, as my friend and blogging partner offers up some fantastic suggestions! Enjoy....I often get questions from readers on how to make a large pot roast that is not dry and tasteless. I am her (read full article)

Jun 28

NEW: Random Beer Trivia

This one's for the books!On May 4, 1951, Sir Hugh Beaver, then the managing director of the Guinness Breweries and Cliff Clavin-esque tavern know-it-all, became involved in an argument over which was the fastest game bird in Europe, the koshin golden (read full article)

Jun 25

NEW - Grilled Chicken Breast stuffed with Crab Meat

This dish is a two-for-one special. The seasoned chicken breasts and the crab meat filling are delicious stand-alone recipes. Other options for the crab meat filling are stuffing it in flounder or tomatoes, or serving it up with crackers as a dip. Ho (read full article)

Jun 22

NEW: Shepherd's Pie Italiano

Ciao, fellow foodies. Our goal with "The Mamma meets the Cucina" is to keep the Italian recipes and traditions going in future generations of our now American families. We've got the rich heritage, but unfortunately, not many of us have real live n (read full article)

Jun 19

The Mamma and the Cucina....who are these people anyway?

Now that our collaborative project is officially off and running, what better way to start than by officially introducing ourselves!Tiffany (Pusateri) Longo was born into a loud, loving Italian-American family with strong values and deep traditions. (read full article)

Jun 17

Coming this weekend: The Mamma Meets the Cucina!

A new and exciting feature on Cucina Domenico's blog is almost here!Join Una Mamma Italiana and Cucina Domenico as they share (and compare!) their stories, recipes and traditions of the Italian-American lifestyle. You'll feel like the guest at every (read full article)

Jun 11

Breaking News....Meet the Mamma!

Cucina Domenico is proud to announce that I will be teaming up with my good friend and fellow blogger, Una Mamma Italiana, for a brand new collaborative blog series on Italian culture and traditions, and the wonderful recipes that accompany them. Our (read full article)

Jun 08

NEW - Cucina Chatter Radio - TUNE IN!!!!

Tune in to Cucina Chatter Radio every Tuesday afternoon from 1:00-2:00EST, hosted by my friend and author of Gravy Wars, Lorraine Ranalli. I am very honored to say that you can also hear yours truly as one of her guest commentators/cast of characters (read full article)

Jun 04

NEW - Top This: Olive Salad

Marinated toppings and salads/spreads are a big thing in my house. When it comes to sandwiches, burgers, scrambled eggs or any other dish that would go well with a condiment, my wife and I are usually reaching for a jar of roasted red peppers, hot ch (read full article)

May 27

NEW - Grilled Tilapia Tacos

Is it Memorial Day weekend again? Already? I hate to use the old cliché that time flies...but slap a Superman cape on the clock! The good news is that it's officially grilling season. I use 'officially' lightly, as I have many friends who are die-ha (read full article)

May 20

NEW - Mediterranean Salad

Here's a nice, fresh salad idea that's perfect for spring and summer. Serve it as a main or side dish, or even wrapped in a tortilla as a sandwich. Lots of zesty flavor here! All of the tasty ingredients, especially the red onion, really bring the co (read full article)

May 07

NEW - Mother's Day Dinner: Asian Potstickers

Spring has sprung and it's time once again to celebrate and honor all of our Moms! Last year I shared a breakfast recipe for Apple Cinnamon French Toast. This year, I'm going to share a recipe that you can make for a nice Mother's Day lunch or dinner (read full article)

Asian, Chicken, dumplings, mother's day, potstickers

May 01

NEW - Cince De Mayo! Apple Cinnamon Empanadas

It's Cinco De Mayo season! The celebration the Mexican Army's victory at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862 (often confused with Mexico's Independence Day, which is September 16th). It has also earned it's rankings as a major "party holiday." Just a (read full article)

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