Kaji Sushi and Lounge- Garden City’s Best Kept Sushi Secret

  Yesterday I had the pleasure of going out to dinner with two out of three of my sons. They wanted to meet me at Kaji’s in Garden City at 935 Franklin Avenue – and even though momma loathes sushi, I obliged with a smile from ear to ear. As some of you may know, […]

Crabcakes That Make Them Go “Wow”

Frozen crabcakes can give you that “quick fix” at home in the warmer months for the immediate taste of summer, but making them fresh will definitely make them go “WOW”!  It isn’t as difficult as you may think too – I have done this from memory for a very long time, so I will put […]

10+ Things to Do in Westfield to Make You Feel Irish!

Tomorrow is St. Patrick’s Day, and there so many things to take part in downtown. Don’t let a little snow deter you. Tomorrow is supposed to be 45 degrees and the local stores have a lot of fun things to take part in. The Downtown Westfield Corporation is sponsoring live Irish music by Michael Craig Band at […]

Vegetarian Lentil Soup – Good Old Comfort Food

MMMM GOOD! Nothing like a bowl of homemade lentil soup to warm you up on these snowy evenings! I used to make this all the time and started it with a ham hock. But, ever since my life turned around and I fell in love with a vegetarian, I had to learn how to make […]

Irish Bangers & Colcannon w/Guinness Onion Gravy

A sweet and savory dish to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with your family. Another selection found worthy of sharing from Closet Cooking… Colcannon is is traditionally made from mashed potatoes and kale (or cabbage),...

That Meetball Place: Serving The Best Meatballs in Farmingdale

That Meetball Place is an amazing new addition to Farmingdale’s Main St.  The primary focus?  You guessed it, balls!  From the play on the word “Meet” to it’s inviting atmosphere, there is no better place to bring your friends, family, or even that special person in your life for a great time.  The front of […]

Richard Parker’s Chicken

Whip up this Indian-inspired dish in a flash.  Mouth-watering juicy chicken tenders sauteed with a medley of peppers and onion.  Make it a meal by serving a healthy dollop of steamy rice along side.

Steak Salad

Just a few ingredients go in to making this full-filling salad. Juicy slices of beef tenderloin tossed with crunchy cucumbers, crisp lettuce and tomatoes, topped with a creamy horseradish dressing. It is easy enough to whip up on a busy night.