Sautéed Corn & Edamame

The activities of life had me coming home at a pretty late hour the other day. Rather than succumbing to the temptations of ordering a 99-cent heart attack for dinner, I decided to take my chances with the randomness of ingredients I had at home. I absolutely love opening the fridge and creating a complete [...]

Homemade Mozzarella Pinwheels with Sundried Tomatoes & Fresh Basil

It was nearly a year ago when I was hovering over a stove with 10 other students. We all had one goal in mind…to learn the art of fresh mozzarella making. Ever since that faithful day, I’ve enjoyed serving the glorious white cheese for dinner parties. Explaining the preparation process is a wonderful conversation starter. [...]

Foodbuzz 24X24: An Intimate Celebration of Italian Flavor

Pittsburgh’s historic Strip District Market was alive with the energy of spring as I wove between the hoards of strollers and walkers to reach my favorite shops. I was a man on a mission to find the best ingredients for a dinner party I was hosting later in the evening. The clock was ticking and [...]

Roasted Red Peppers with Goat Cheese & Fresh Basil

I’m notorious for walking into my kitchen with a recipe in mind and prepare something completely different. This was the case when I had the idea of making roasted red pepper bruschetta as an early evening snack. In the end, the cutting board of ingredients was so beautiful; I never reached the “bruschetta” part. I [...]

Bacon Wrapped Chicken

I find it humorous when people say they are intimidated by roasting a chicken. It’s super easy to prepare once you get the hang of it and makes for a really elegant presentation. Plus, nothing could be easier than letting the bird do its thing in the oven while you focus on other meal preparations. [...]

Spicy Stuffed Shells

I’ve been craving even heartier foods as the weather has grown colder. The spicy flavor and tummy filling nature of these stuffed shells were perfect reasons to let the warmth of the oven wrap me in comfort. Who says you can’t host an impromptu holiday dinner party during the weekday? Consider making this in advance [...]

Mexican Tomato Salad

Who says the flavors of pico de gallo have to be limited to a mere condiment? Summer tomatoes are still producing in large qualities this time of year, and I’m a huge fan of the tiny grape tomato varieties because of their sweetness and hearty texture. I love the simplicity and versatility of this recipe. [...]

Summer Cucumber Salad with Feta Vinaigrette

Summer is about simple and easy salads for me. It’s a perfect way to take advantage of all the freshness Mother Nature has to offer. Plus, I think things taste better when I don’t have to turn on my stove in 90-degree weather. This recipe captures all of my favorite ingredients in one bite. Did [...]

Mini Caesar Salad in Baked Wonton Cups

Everything tastes better when it’s served in cute individual portions. While planning my menu for the Buitoni Pasta Party, I knew I wanted to serve a leafy salad to complement the rich pasta. A Caesar salad was the most logical choice. But I wanted to do something creative with the display and serving of the [...]

Buitoni Riserva Pasta & Culinary Cory Style: A Perfect Combo

Life is better when I’m surrounded by good friends and great food. That’s especially true when my friends are eating the food I’ve created. So when the folks at Foodbuzz invited me to host a dinner party featuring Buitoni Riserva Frozen Meals along with my own side dish creations, I jumped at the chance to [...]

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