For the Love of Lasagna!

So it's 2/2/09 and gosh darn it even the date seems to be all about pairs! Valentine's Day is just around the corner and it has each and every one of us thinking about LOVE. Whether you have been hit by cupids arrow or not I think it's about time we stop the single sulking and redefine the day! Inspired by an impromptu outing with 3 other Brooklyn babes I have the perfect recipe to turn a single girls nightmare into a night to remember. 

Instead of braving the Manhattan restaurant scene as the only party of 4 in a sea of couples, I challenge you ladies to call up your besties and ask them to be your at home V Day date. Throw yourselves an in house no boys allowed dinner party where your favorite comfort food is the star. Accompanied by great conversation, a lot of laughs, and of course a little sangria you can celebrate one of the best relationships of all, friendship. 

The Garden of Eden Gourmet Market is a great place to start. Make sure you meet your gal pals there. Picking out the fresh ingredients is half the fun! Sure the"L" word will still be on your mind but this time it stands for lasagna. Check out the 3 cheese sausage dish my girls and I made! 

Thanks to the work of eight hungry hands led by chef di Leonardi we turned a Brooklyn studio kitchen into our own little trattoria. 

Good friends are the greatest gift of all. So no matter what your menu is this 14th don't forget the most important ingredient, LOVE.