Ditalini with Lentils and Shrimp (My Twist on Lidia’s Classic)

There are days when a craving comes out of nowhere, and this was one of them. I was craving lentils and shrimp—an unusual combination for some, but one that makes for an incredibly hearty, satisfying meal. Even though this dish feels like the perfect comfort food for a crisp fall evening, I made it on…

🔥 Shrimp Beeps – Bringing Belmont Tavern to the Lowcountry

When you’re living in the Lowcountry and you start craving some good old Jersey Italian, you’ve got two options: get on a plane… or make it yourself. So that’s exactly what I did. I was missing the Belmont Tavern in Belleville, New Jersey — that classic, no-frills spot where the Shrimp Beeps are legendary. Big,…