Lowcountry Bella

Oma did it again with her glazed ham. This one turned out juicy as always. One of the biggest secrets to a good ham, is to purchase a...

I think everyone’s “mama” had their own recipe that many people proudly prepare and serve. My mothers was good but she used Miracle Whip....

I say it over and over, I am not much of a dessert maker but if its easy, and I am entertaining, I will make something. I will usually...

Soft shell crabs, or “softies” are blue crabs that have recently molted their shell. They are harvested before they can regrow a new...

We love to have a low country boil when we have guests in town. Its fun, its festive and always a big hit. We always seem to have...

Italy’s historic “cucina povera” rustic cuisine is heavily influenced by the deeply-rooted Italian tradition of rural families raising...

Grilling season is here! Well, that is if Mother Nature doesn’t decide to make another appearance or two. As much as I love pasta and...

My Grandpop was Calabrese, but sadly I dont know much about this side of the family. What I do know is I love the food and flavors of...

Most stuffed mushrooms recipes call for sausage or crab and you can certainly use those here. I opted for shrimp since I can get them as...

Chicken Parm Stuffed Peppers Oh Marone a Mia! This one is a winner. All the flavor, low fat, low calorie, and if you are watching your...

Tuscan Lasagna My third trip to Italy in December 2021, I learned how real Lasagna is supposed to taste. Unlike the American version...

I say it over and over, home made pizza isn’t that hard. It’s better, cheaper and faster than take out. I purchase my dough pre-made...

I love fresh fish, and grouper is my absolute favorite. It’s light and doesn’t have a strong fish taste. My favorite place to purchase...

There is a saying that “ less is more” and that is exactly they way a crab cake should be made. Crabmeat isn’t cheap, especially lump,...

I absolutely love a lobster roll, but lets face it, I don’t live in lobster country and they are expensive. In addition, you have to...

You will need: 2 eggs 1 yoke or 1 egg and 3 yokes 1 and 2/3 cups flour ( I like to use 00 but you can use all purpose just make sure its...

This by far is one of my favorite recipes, and its definitely a dish my family and friends ask me to make often. “Fra Diavolo” means to...

⚠️⚠️⚠️ WARNING ⚠️ ⚠️⚠️ This high in fat, carbs and calories, but holy smokes (my Grandpop’s favorite saying) is it good!!!!! So once in awhile let yourself have something decadent like this. Great for a crowd, paired with a Barolo. P.S. this one’s going in the new cook book. Olive oil 4 strips thick cut bacon diced 1/2 onion chopped 2 carrots chopped 2 stalks celery chopped 2 garlic cloves 2 lbs ground sirloin 12 oz can tomato paste 1 cup white wine 1 cup chicken broth

Ribolitta is a Tuscan bread soup made with bread and vegetables, often from leftovers. There are many variations but the main...

How can one go wrong, when you braise meat for hours bathed in good wine? Well that’s exactly what this is. So I suggest you do it on a...