Pan Seared Pork Chops with Roast Apples & Sweet Potatoes

Check out my go-to Fall pork chop recipe! Fast, simple and delicious! You’ll soon be adding it to your weeknight dinner rotation!

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Spaghetti with Clams w/ Mike Ham

“Greetings From The Garden State” host Mike Ham is my guest this week as we gear up for Summer with a quintessential Jersey shore dish, spaghetti with clams! Mike's show is growing FAST as he talks all things Jersey with some of the incredible folks who live in the Garden State! And what's more Jersey than seafood down the shore!? I share my version of an easy, at-home spaghetti with clams so we can all have a taste of Summer at the Shore whenever we want! Mike tells us how he got started in podcasting and why Jersey just seemed like an obvious niche!

Orecchiette w/ Sausage & Broccoli Rabe

Italian trained Chef AJ Sankofa is my special guest in the Cucina today and he is dropping KNOWLEDGE! Check out all his tips and tricks for taking this super easy pasta recipe (and your cooking in general) up a level (or ten!). He also shares the special flour they use, what inspired him to start cooking and why he decided to study in Italy!

Chili Mac & Cheese with Kristina Behr

My incredible co-host from NJ Morning Show, Kristina Behr, joins me in the Cucina this week to share a Behr family favorite! This chili mac and cheese recipe is always a slam dunk with her boys and we're pretty sure your kids will love it too! Kristina also talks about growing up with parents in TV, getting her hair cut next to Susan Lucci, and what inspired her to tackle a career in news!

Homemade Pizza w/ Sal Reina (Francesca's Pizza)

We’re making fresh pizza at home with Pizzaiolo Sal Reina of Francesca’s Pizza in Bergen County! He shares his tips and tricks for making the best pizza at home! Including his secret to great sauce - you won’t BELIEVE how easy it is!

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Pig Candy

I'm SO excited to be kicking off November with my friends at Groundwork Elizabeth and Urban Griddle! I headed to Urban Griddle to get their recipe for their fan favorite "pig candy" - and to get a sneak peek at the menu for November 7th's Urban Farm Dinner! Owner George Vlahos talks about why Groundwork Elizabeth is so important to him, and to the community! Plus we have a lot of fun!

Corn & Tomato Risotto

I couldn't let Summer go by without doing a recipe using Jersey tomatoes and our sweet corn! I actually came up with this dish at the end of last Summer but we were already shooting for Fall, so I wrote it all down and tucked it away for this year! On top of the delicious flavors of fresh produce in this risotto, I like using a Summer beer instead of wine as the first splash of liquid. It's just another fun way to incorporate these late Summer flavors into a delicious dinner!

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Peach Caprese Salad

It has been SO HOT here in New Jersey, the thought of cooking anything at all is awful. This is the time of year when salads rein supreme in my house! But we don't sad, sorry salads. We do fun, delicious, this is totally a meal on its own salads! Including this delicious peach caprese! While most of the U.S. looks to Georgia for peaches, we grow some really nice ones here in Jersey too! And they've been gorgeous! So what better way to use 'em up than to add them to your favorite Summer side dish! Sliced tomatoes, peaches, fresh mozzarella cheese and fresh basil are all you need to make this perfect Summer plate.

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Latin Bites' Cuban Sandwich

To be honest - Lou Falcon is a very good friend of ours - so it was only natural that at some point we feature his food truck! Like me, Lou has a passion for food and we often enjoy cooking together for family and friends. Latin Bites serves up classic Cuban and Puerto Rican food; Lou shares the recipe for their top selling Cuban sandwich - The Big Papi!

Veal Spiedini with author, Andrew Cotto

Author Andrew Cotto is my special guest in the Cucina this week and we have an AMAZING conversation about food, Italy, & passion - all while showing you how to make his grandmother's veal spiedini recipe! If you love food like we do - you will love this video! The dish is light and delicate, with only a few ingredients! And Andrew's passion and knowledge of food makes him the kind of guest I love to share with all of you!

Mushroom Risotto Ft. Chef Todd Villani

We're cooking up a Fall classic in the Cucina this week with special guest, Chef Todd Villani of Vesta Wood Fired in East Rutherford NJ! Chef gives us his take on this delicious fall dish, plus his tips for creating the most flavor, and why risotto doesn't need much added to it but love!

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Caprese Salad

Fast, fresh and easy - this is how we make Caprese Salad in the Di Falco house! To start, we always do a chopped caprese salad - a bit different from the traditional slices you'll see served in Italy. We also make it a cucumber caprese salad - mostly because, that's how we like it! Finally, I use some balsamic to dress the salad because, let's be honest, I could drink the stuff!

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How To Organize A Healthy Pantry

Are you “chronically disorganized”? Me too! But I grabbed professional organizer Gayle Gruenberg to help me get my pantry organized so my kitchen (and pretty much my life) can run a bit more smoothly! Learn how to save money, time and space! Plus helpful organizer “hacks” and why having an organized pantry can lead to an overall healthier lifestyle!

Steak with Mushroom Sauce

Sarah Pierson, owner of Culinary Concepts Corp is my special guest in the Cucina this week and she's showing us a quick and easy mushroom sauce for steak (or chicken!). Plus she has great tips for how to cook steak at home! Don't forget to subscribe to my e-mail list to receive discounts on our upcoming hands-on cooking classes!

Seared Scallops w/ Toasted Brussels & Butternut Puree

What fasting? It's TECHNICALLY Ash Wednesday which, for a lot of people, means no meat. But that's no hassle when you've got beautiful sea scallops like these from Sona Far Hills Seafood! They generously gave me these and shared the PERFECT recipe for cooking them up right to make this delicious dinner! Watch the video, grab the recipe, and check them out! (p.s., it's keto friendly!)

Best Gifts For The Home Cook

My 5 recommendations for holiday gift ideas for the home cook in your life! These are all staples in the Cucina and I think every home cook should have 'em!