I have never been so proud of a recipe in my entire life. As you know, I’ve been on keto recently and the cravings have been REAL. But, I’ve been loving turning some of my favorite recipes into low-carb versions. But, I’ve really been turning to the internet for ideas instead of drawing from my…
Category: Comfort Food
Vic’s Tricks To…Baked Clams
I freakin’ love seafood. In all forms. Fish, shellfish, cooked, raw. Anyway you got it, I’ll have it. But, one of my absolute favorite things in the worlddddd are baked littleneck clams. I mean breadcrumbs and parmesan and herbs and butter??? Sign me up. And the best part…they are SO simple and easy to make….
Vic’s Tricks To…General Tso’s Chicken
I’m obsessed with Chinese food. Seriously, top 3 cuisine right there. #1 Italian, #2 Mexican, #3 Chinese. Eggrolls, spare ribs, fried rice, lo mein, orange chicken, beef and broccoli….I LOVE IT ALL! But, as you all know, I’ve been doing keto for a bit, so Chinese food from the restaurant is a no-no because of…
Vic’s Tricks To…Chicken Broccoli Alfredo
I miss working in restaurants. It was so fun yet exhausting and I don’t think I’ve hustled like that since. Being on your feet for hours and hours. Dealing with annoying customers (just kidding, but sometimes they were fun to make fun of). And the best part…ALL THE FOOD! I worked at a restaurant on…
Vic’s Tricks To…Cauliflower Mac n Cheese
Welcome to the ULTIMATE in carb-free livin’ baby! This Cauliflower Mac n Cheese will keep you coming back for more! Mac n cheese is probably one of the greatest foods in the world. So, when I started keto, I knew I needed to figure out a way to still have the cheesy goodness. ENTER: Cauliflower…
Vic’s Tricks To…Easiest Ever Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas
These Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas are the EASIEST THING EVER!!!! Starting to go a liiiiiiittttlllleee bit crazy in quarantine. But who isn’t? I’m just lucky I’ve got the two cutest pups ever getting me out of the house for walks. I have been using this time in quarantine to try new things (I’ve been getting…
Vic’s Tricks To…Classic Risotto
I feel like people find risotto intimidating. Not like physically. That’d be super weird. But, I think the idea of making a risotto seems like an intense undertaking. Well, I’m here to tell you, it is not! It may take a little bit of extra lovin’, but it’s not tough. In fact, it’s so simple,…
Vic’s Tricks To…Meaty Bolognese
This Meaty Bolognese is what dreams are made of. I made my first bolognese sauce 4 years ago. OK – not sure if the point gets across there, but I’ve been cooking for the last 20 years of my life. And mostly Italian food too! But, growing up in the Barbara family, we didn’t do…
Vic’s Tricks To…Shrimp & Grits w/ Homemade BBQ
WARNING: The following recipe uses instant grits because ain’t nobody got time for that. I love southern food, but living in Boston there are only so many options out there. But, you can best believe there’s some dang good seafood. One of my favorite recipes with seafood is good ole shrimp and grits, so I…
Vic’s Tricks To…5 Step Chicken & Sausage Creole
In honor of how incredibly simple this meal is, I decided to cut straight to the chase. I also had a long day and don’t have the mental stamina to be charismatic right now. PS – You better listen good. This is a Vic top 5 favorite dinner of the moment. It’s also pretty healthy!…