Monday, March 21, 2016

Happy Spring! Yes, it did snow a bit yesterday. That was winter's way of saying 'So Long!' I sure hope so anyway. *brrr*




This is another new balsamic we got in. Black Truffle!

I know how well truffles go with cheesy sauces so I served this up with some Alfredo noodles, because I love how a good meal comes together!



Truffle Pork Roast 

1 pork loin, 2 1/2lbs
1 tsp Oregano
2 tbsp Black Truffle Balsamic + 1 tsp
1 tbsp Rosemary Olive Oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
Salt and pepper to taste

Preheat the oven to 400°. Line a casserole dish with foil.

Mix the balsamic, oregano, garlic, salt and pepper together. Rub the pork loin with the olive oil and spread the balsamic mixture on top.

Roast 30 minutes. Brush on the remaining balsamic. Roast an additional 25-30 minutes.


Veggie Alfredo

1 lb pasta, cooked and set aside
1/4 cup butter
1 tbsp Garlic Olive Oil
1/3 cup flour
2 1/2 cups milk
2 cups soft shredded cheese (mozzarella is great)
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup hard shredded cheese (cheddar or Asiago)
1-2 cups frozen mixed veggies, thawed

In a medium sauce pan, melt the butter. Add the oil and flour, whisking until smooth. Cook until fully incorporated. Slowly whisk in the milk, making sure that everything is smooth. Cook on medium high heat about 2 minutes or until thickened.

Sprinkle in the shredded cheeses and stir until mostly melted. Spoon in the sour cream and stir until incorporated.

In a large pan, combine the noodles with the sauce and veggies. Cook until the veggies are warm all the way through. Serve.

Sunday, January 31, 2016

Valentines!


NEW BALSAMICS!
I've been waiting for our newest Balsamics to be come in for so long. Finally, we have a brand new Black Truffle Balsamic and a Garlic Cilantro Balsamic.

Working on some new recipes for you as well. With the new balsamics of course!

Hope to see you soon!

Monday, December 14, 2015

Happy Holidays!

Happy Holidays everyone! I hope to get back to regular recipes and things after the holidays. Have a great time and enjoy the nice weather while it lasts!





Holtz-Pepe Thanksgiving 2015
Hope your holidays are filled with good food and pleasant relatives!

Saturday, November 21, 2015

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy start to the holiday season! We've got all the Italian chocolate treats in. There is so much nougat that walking around is like sugar shock. Here is your coupon!

Sunday, October 25, 2015

Happy Halloween!!!

It's Halloween! It is! Really! ... Okay, soon. Really soon. I've got a coupon for it and everything. So it has to be soon.


And a recipe. Because I owe you one. It's been a while.


Pumpkin Spice Latte Cookies

2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup Blood Orange Olive Oil
1 large egg
1/2 cup pure pumpkin puree*
1/2 cup cold coffee
1/2 cup butterscotch chips (optional)

Preheat the oven to 350°.

Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt in a medium bowl. In very large bowl, mix the oil, sugar, pumpkin and egg. 

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet. Combine well. fold in the butterscotch chips now, if using.

Bake 15-18 minutes or until the edges begin to brown. Cool on the baking sheets before moving to racks.

*If you only have pumpkin pie filling, you can use that, but don't put in any cinnamon or nutmeg.

Sunday, August 30, 2015

Labor Day 2015

Happy Labor Day!

Coupon of course below. And a recipe for Wheels and Meat Sauce. Yay!


Wheels and Meat Sauce

1 lb ground turkey
1/2 tsp laurel leaves, crushed
1/2 tsp chili powder
salt and pepper, to taste
1 bell pepper, finely diced
2 tbsp Rosemary Olive Oil
1 cup tomato sauce
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 tbsp Garlic Bruschetta
1 lb pasta wheels

Cook your pasta al dente and set aside. Make sure to keep warm.

Heat the olive oil in a large saute pan to medium high. Add the ground turkey and stir to break up. Lower the heat to medium and let brown. Add the laurel and the chili pepper. Stir occasionally, but mostly leave be, about 7-9 minutes until cooked through.

Add the bell pepper and the tomato sauce and paste. Let simmer for a few minutes before adding the salt and pepper. I ended up adding a little more pepper right before serving.

Serve over cooked pasta wheels and enjoy. 



Friday, July 3, 2015


Happy 4th of July everyone! We will be open until around 4pm on Saturday. See you then!

And now the news you've been waiting for. The second store is open! That's right. Down in Smithville NJ, near to Atlantic City. Check out the town's website for more info!


Hooray! Maybe I can get back to regular food blogging sometime soon, but it's still going to be busy. Have a safe and happy weekend all!

To try this weekend: