Every time I develop something Sicilian inspired “The Godfather” theme rings incessantly in my mind and memories of my Sicilian father weigh heavily into the equation as well 🙂 Grazia, Daddy! Obviously, this burger is an indulgence rather than every day fare, but as they say “variety is the spice of life.” And today I…
Category: Lunch
The Fast Food of Italy: #1 Ranked Friggitoria Vomero!
In Naples, Friggitoria Vomero is a small corner shop near the shopping district of Chiaia that sells some of the finest fried food in Naples. From deep-fried stuffed calzones to puffy, cheesy arancini to frittatine da maccheroni (fried pasta and egg), this is a great place to grab a quick, cheap snack or take-out lunch….
Grilled Chicken Berry & Glazed Pecan Fruit Salad
NOTE: Chicken is fully cooked, but the raspberry vinaigrette makes it look pink in the photos…sorry 🙂 I’ve been making these salads for years and have recently noticed an unnamed fast food chain has added something similar to their menu. Not to seem snobbish, but there is NO comparison between my homemade version and theirs….
Bento Boxes–The “Lunch” Sensation! A Wonderful Combination of Tastes & Cultures! Molto Bento!
For those not familiar, “Bento” is a single-portion takeout or home-packed meal common in Japanese cuisine and have made their way into popular US mainstream culture. A traditional bento holds rice, fish or meat, with pickled or cooked vegetables, usually in a box-shaped container. Containers range from disposable mass produced to hand crafted lacquer…
Quattro Formaggio—4 Cheese Pizza Margherita
The intense flavors of this luscious pizza can stand up to any meat-packed version; the marriage of the essences of these 4 appetizing cheeses are like no other combination. Plus, the subtle flavors of fresh basil and oregano compliment this pie to new heights! Vegetarian pizza at its finest! Ingredients 1/4 cup extra virgin…
Grilled Hawaiian Ham & Swiss—Delish!
Buttery, caramelly, slightly salty and sweet! “Great Sandwiches” served up today at Once Upon a Spice! These bites of lusciousness offer the perfect combination of tastes for breakfast, lunch or a light dinner. Turkey ham may be substituted, but Swiss is the only way to go for your choice of cheese. Emmentaler works well too,…
Guest Chef Wednesday! Sliders with Chipotle Mayonnaise
I wanted to devote another day to “flavored mayo” in reference to last week’s post. So today, we offer the wonderful mini burger named “slider.” Compliments of Chef Bobby Flay. While, I believe White Castle created the original slider, Chefs everywhere, ever since, have been frying, grilling and topping their way into mini perfection. These…
20 Minute Creamy Easy Peasy One Pot Stove Top Macaroni & Cheese with Ham
This is a very basic and easy, creamy macaroni and cheese recipe made in one pot on your stove-top in minutes! Perfect for quick lunches or dinners and fun to make too! Add some coleslaw or a small salad and a slice of bread or biscuit and there you have it! One quick scrumptious meal…
Cool Lunchbox Lunches Aren’t Just for Kiddies!
As many of us remember from our childhood days, one of the best parts of our day was opening our lunchbox and diving into the array of goodies mom and or dad had packed for us that morning; Fast forward to current day and busy parents struggling to invent nutritious and delicious daily lunches for…
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