White Bean and Thyme Crostini
If you could fit Italy on a crostino, this would be it. YUM!
Basil and Cantaloupe Salad
Cataloupe, lime juice, fresh mozzarella pearls and nests of prosciutto. Summer on a plate!
Fiesta Beans
When you don’t have time to prepare authentic refried beans, pico de gallo, canned pinto beans and shredded cheese will get you there muy rapido!
Marinated Cheese
Granted, this is a gigantic portion for two. But it's 2026. When the food is this good, go BIG!!!
Scallion Pancake Pizza
Flaky puff pastry is rolled and spiraled into a sesame-scented scallion pancake crust, then topped with citrusy cucumber ribbons, smoked salmon, cream cheese, and a katsu drizzle for a playful, sliceable twist on pizza.
Jumbo Shrimp Salad
Plated on leaves of red lettuce, with diced tomatoes, celery and fresh dill, served ICE cold, I can’t think of a prettier shrimp salad appetizer for table for two.
Homemade Italian Sausage
Back in the old country, people had to make their own Italian sausage. But they just called it sausage. Eyyy ohhhh eyyyy!
Smashed Limoncello Pepper Potatoes
Luscious, lacy potatoes! Cheesy, lemony and delicious. Use my Distilled Limoncello Pepper or a spice blend of your choosing.
Patty Melt Egg Rolls
Crushed caraway seeds mixed into seasoned ground beef, onion jam and American cheese. GENIUS!
Combo Pizza Shells
Not as in shells stuffed with combo pizza toppings - more like choose your own combo because you have the POWER to make these inverted pasta shells SHINE!
Potato Parmigiana
Why should eggplant have all the fun? This is potatoes au gratin with caprese vibes, without the messy breading prep.
Mini Mac Tots
Not a DINK recipe for two - but it could be. Because they are THAT good. And they aren't as messy as a full-size burger. Win-Win!

