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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Carrot Ravioli in Carrot Top Pesto

I’ve been working on this recipe for over a year. When we had the idea for the live show, I knew this dish had to be in it. Check out how to make this really beautiful pasta dish!

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!

Spring Rolls w/ Beth Nydick

Author, branding and media expert, and my dear friend, Beth Nydick joins me in the Cucina this week! Beth is all about eating CLEAN - hence her book, Clean Cocktails! She shares a fun and easy spring rolls recipe with peanut sauce! And she threw in a healthy paloma recipe! Beth also shows us how to get clear on our messaging around ourselves and our brands so we can get that message out into the world!

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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!

Air Fryer Chicken Milanese w/ Marisa Brahney

Don't get me wrong, Marisa Brahney makes EVERYTHING look easy, but these air fryer cutlets are a delicious family dinner in 20 minutes FLAT! Check out her tips for layering in flavors, getting the kids to help, and why she swears by her air fryer! Not to mention the sweet story of where her love of food came from - spoiler alert, like me, Marisa is a "daddy's girl!" It's all in this episode!

Bugie w/ Mamma D

Everyone's favorite Cucina guest joins me this week - Mamma D! Mom and I try our hand at a famous Italian carnevale dessert recipe that Nanny used to make for us at Easter time! Bottom line? You can't mess up friend dough!

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!

Chef Jesse's Shrimp & Grits

My beloved friend and neighbor, Chef Jesse Jones is first up to join me in the Cucina! Check out his incredible shrimp and grits recipe!

Winter Fruit Crostata

This Winter Fruit Crostata is the perfect holiday dessert for people who don't think they're good at baking! It's super easy, and the whole idea is that it has a rustic, imperfect appearance to it. Also, store brought pie crust is perfectly OK!

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Vin Santo Gelato

This simple homemade ice cream recipe uses a sweet Italian dessert wine, vin santo! Don't worry if you can't find it though, you can swap in your favorite dessert wine! This recipe does require an ice cream machine.

Ossobuco

This winter classic is also a holiday show stopper! It's a "stick to your ribs" kind of dish, that's very simple to make. In this video I use beef shanks, but you could use pork or veal as well! Some simple veggies, red wine and tomato create an incredible sauce that when served over pasta or polenta is how I want to celebrate any and EVERYTHING!

Butternut Squash Risotto

Vegetarian main dish? Holiday side dish? Weeknight dinner? This Butternut Squash Risotto recipe covers it all! Risotto is a super simple and versatile dish that can be easily tailored to any diet or tastes! Give this seasonal butternut squash version a try!

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Pear & Gorgonzola Tart

Get ready for the Holidays with this quick and easy, savory pear and gorgonzola tart recipe! The perfect appetizer to serve or bring along! Store brought pastry puff makes this incredibly simple. You could also swap in your favorite cheese like goat or brie! Enjoy!

Roast Chicken w/ Apples & Grapes

This incredibly simple recipe is PERFECT for the holidays! You can use it for chicken, turkey - even pork! A handful of ingredients lands you a flavorful roast chicken! Seasonal apples and grapes are balanced with a few strips of bacon to create a really delicious meal - whether for a weeknight or a show-stopper for the holiday table!

Fall Harvest Salad

This Fall Harvest Salad is my go-to when the weather turns cold but I want to eat healthy! Loaded with Fall flavors and delicious goodies, you'll definitely want to try this one either on its own for lunch or as a side for a larger meal! Don't forget to make that honey cider dijon dressing - it ties the whole thing together PERFECTLY!

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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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Ramp Pesto

There's a few weeks left in ramp season - and they're definitely worth getting and playing with! This easy pesto is a great way to introduce them into your kitchen! Ramps are wild garlic/leek, they're most often available at farmer's markets and in some grocery stores (I JUST saw them at Whole Foods this week!). They have a delicious garlic/oniony flavor and a beautiful bright green color that makes this pesto so, so pretty! I toss mine with toasted pine nuts and parmesan cheese - but you can always use a different nut (I'd say walnuts as my second choice) or omit them altogether if you have an allergy! Spin with olive oil and serve over pasta! YUM!

Mother's Day 2021

Mamma D joins me in the Cucina for this special Mother's Day episode! We took an "English tea" (not really) and give it some Italian-American flair! (Because really, what's America if not a mix of the rest of the world!?) Mom & I show you 3 simple, savory "bites." (Caprese, Fig & Prosciutto, and Mortadella Sammies) Plus one sweet one! (Strawberry Ricotta toast!) AND of course we have tea...but we turned it into a cocktail with the help of my friend Beth Nydick, co-author of Clean Cocktails! Finally, Mom sheds a tear as she shares her favorite part of being a Mom! It's all in this episode!

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Pasta Carbonara with Andrew Cotto

My friend & author, Andrew Cotto is BACK in the Cucina with another delicious meal AND Italian adventure! His latest novel, "Cucina Romana" is out NOW (link inside!) and of course, we had to make the classic Roman dish, pasta carbonara! Fatty guanciale, mixed with eggs and cheese (yes Jersey peeps, it's a bacon, egg & cheese as a pasta course!). Fresh cracked black pepper represents the "carbon" for carbonara...coal miners.

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