Hate to disappoint

I ended up NOT cooking dinner tonight.  My dad cooked for us.  I LOVE 99% of what he cooks...it tastes like it comes from a 5 star restaurant. = )  I DO think I started my love affair with food and cooking before him though.  I was making chocolate cheese cake at the wee age of 11.   He made pork chops pizzaiola and a whole wheat penne with a caramelized onion cream sauce.  YUMMO to quote Rachael.

So, my BBQ pork chops will be on for tomorrow! (unless I change my mind)

Since I am not serving up any recipes tonight, I will post some "pantry essentials" that I try to always keep in stock.  (ok, some refrigerator items)

*LOTS AND LOTS of pasta! LOL capellini, spaghetti, penne, shells, orzo....arborio rice, yellow onion, shallots, fresh garlic, capers, chicken stock, beef stock, cream or half and half, Marsala wine, Sherry wine, balsamic vinegar, tomato paste, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes (usually Italian), PARMESAN CHEEEESE! REAL butter, OLIVE OIL, SEA SALT, KOSHER SALT, cocoa powder, cake flour, powdered sugar, chocolate chips, vanilla and chocolate instant puddings (an easy way to make any cake or cake mix extra moist).....I really could go on and on....

Alright, I am off..possibly for a cupcake. ; )  I promise to deliver yumminess tomorrow!

xoxo