Recipes rated by Nanette

S’More Cupcakes by Joann Mathias

Panzanella (Tuscan Bread Salad) by Frank Fariello

Panzanella, a Tuscan bread salad, is a great way to use old bread and avoid cooking in hot weather at the same time. And it is so simple to make, too.

Garlic Tomato Basil Grilled Shrimp Pasta by Brett Templeman

Light, flavorful summer recipe.

Simple Pasta with Spinach, Mushrooms and Tomatoes by John Spottiswood

This is one of those simple recipes that are almost embarrassing to put on this website. But this was really tasty and healthy, and our kids devoured it. I have everything being prepared in parallel, so the whole dish takes less than 25 minutes start to finish. If you're tight on time, this is a winner!

Feiny's Matzah Ball Soup by Chef Feiny www.feintastingfoods.com

One of my favorite soups to make.....As a little boy I used to visit my Bubbie/ Great Grandma Ruth and would stay in the kitchen with her learning different techniques and cooking styles....To this day I make the soup the same way she taught me at the age of 5.

White Bean & Roasted Chicken Chili by Drick Perry

Cozy & contentas can beCannellini beans are great for this dish - big white kidney beans, they add a great creamy burst in every bite. Northern beans are a tad smaller and are a good substitute and sometimes I use them along with the smaller Navy beans for varying appearance. All three are good choices for white beans.Now if you have…

Rustic Pear Tart by Jennie Love

Rustic Pear TartNovember 8, 2009 at 8:01 pm JennieLet the pear parade continue! Having two bushels of homegrown pears in the basement inspires both gratitude and creativity… and even a little panic that you won’t get them all used up before they pass their prime. It would break my heart to throw any into the compost bin; they’re…

A no bake dessert that is fast and pretty: Ricotta Truffles by Patricia Turo

Ricotta truffles are easy to make and you can use a variety of coatings according to your taste. It takes very little time and the only requirement is that they must be refrigerated until you serve them.

Summer pasta with Strozzapreti , Arugula, Potatoes & Mussels by Patricia Turo

A light summer pasta that is easy to make and wonderful to eat.

Torta di Capelli D’Angelo con Melagrana (Angel Hair Cake with Pomegranite) by Pattie Meegan