
We have a friend who loves to pick blueberries for us. This morning I decided to make coffee cake, but was without one of my ingredients. Upon inspection of the contents of my refrigerator I still had some buttermilk. To my surprise, they are better with the buttermilk! Another happy oops!!! Continue reading
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Garden Mushroom, Wild Rice & Oat Burgers
I recently had a Garden Burger at one of our local cantinas, The Red Hen. The ingredients sounded like a great idea: mushrooms, onions, rolled oats, mozzarella and long grain rice – but I was disappointed…it really lacked flavor! So I decided to give those ingredients a try in my kitchen – adding a pinch of zing….and it worked! I’ll be making these more often this summer for everyone to enjoy…. Continue reading
Eggs Benedict Mac & Cheese

That’s right, you heard me… Eggs Benedict Mac & Cheese! Here is a decadent twist on a breakfast favorite – except we ate it for lunch! Not something you want to eat every day, and it definitely had me adding some laps in the pool… But well worth it! Continue reading
Cooking with Nunzio: Gnocchi alla Romana with Amatriciana Sauce
Today we share the final recipe in the trio of Chef Nunzio’s Famous Gnocchi of Italy! As mentioned in previous posts, on Tuesday Chef Nunzio from Nunzio’s Restaurant in Collingswood, NJ joined us for Cooking with Nunzio. Chef Nunzio used fresh produce from the Collingswood Farmer’s Market – using many Jersey Fresh produce. The final recipe in the Famous Gnocchi of Italy Series on today’s menu: Gnocchi alla Romana with Amatriciana Sauce. A different take on the original – this gnocchi is shaped a little differently….but it’s not only gorgeous – it’s absolutely delicious!
Cooking with Nunzio: Gnocchi di Ricotta with Napoletan Tomato Sauce
On Tuesday Chef Nunzio from Nunzio’s Restaurant in Collingswood, NJ joined us for Cooking with Nunzio. Chef Nunzio used fresh produce from the Collingswood Farmer’s Market – using many Jersey Fresh produce. It’s time for Chef Nunzio to share his second Famous Gnocchi of Italy! On today’s menu: Gnocchi di Ricotta with Napoletan Tomato Sauce…oh so creamy and tasty! Absolutely divine…
Cooking with Nunzio: Potato Gnocchi alla Bolognese
Yesterday’s post was Cooking with Nunzio – Collingswood Farmer’s Market; in which we shared the bounty of Jersey Fresh produce along with Chef Nunzio’s Cooking Class at Nunzio’s Restaurant in Collingswood, NJ. Today we’re sharing Chef Nunzio’s first of three Famous Gnocchi of Italy! On today’s menu: Potato Gnocchi alla Bolognese. These gnocchi are light and fluffy topped with a Classic Bolognese Sauce that can only come from Italy!
Cooking with Nunzio – Collingswood Farmer’s Market
For the rest of this week we’re doing something a little different here at Fabulous Fare Sisters. We’ll be highlighting a local Chef today and sharing a few of his recipes over the next few days. Let me give you just a little background: My husband and I recently had the most wonderful experience…we were invited to join a group at Nunzio’s Restaurant in Collingswood, NJ where Chef Nunzio Patruno shares his passion for food during cooking classes. On this beautiful Saturday morning in June, Chef Nunzio brings us all along with him to the Collingswood Farmer’s Market to choose the fresh produce he uses for each class. On today’s menu: Famous Gnocchi of Italy in three different sauces….what a delight to spend the morning with such a charming and experienced chef! Join us on this wonderful adventure… Continue reading
Coconut Blueberry Cake with Lemon Cream Cheese Icing
Happy 4th of July! In honor of the national holiday celebrating our independence, here’s a luscious and dense Coconut & Blueberry cake, frosted with a creamy Lemon Cream Cheese Icing and topped off with fresh blueberries. The perfect dessert to add to your holiday menu. Pop on a few fresh strawberries and you’ve got the red, white & blue theme covered…Enjoy your holiday! Continue reading
Spinach Turkey Burger With Mango Mayonnaise & Grilled Pineapple

This not so little burger was messy, juicy and jumping with flavor! Napkins are a must with this healthy burger. It’s also a great way to get greens into your day…even for the kiddo’s. The mayonnaise is outstanding and the dollop of my homemade pesto took this burger off the charts. A great burger for this holiday weekend… Continue reading









