Tag: Food

I’ve been making this seasoning for at least 30 years. I’ve given it to friends and neighbors as a small gift and made it in bulk for my adult children and their friends. It is a great addition to just about anything. We add it to grilled chicken and fish, potatoes, eggs and soups. If… Read more

Northern Italian lasagna is a labor of love, but well worth it! Unlike the Americanized version, there is no ricotta cheese and the meat and bechamel sauces take center stage over the tomatoes. This recipe makes a 9″ x 9″ version that can easily be doubled if you’re serving a larger group. Begin by making… Read more

I won’t call them french fries because of my loyalty to my beloved Belgium. The Belgians call them frites, which translates to ‘fries’ in English. Legend has it that American soldiers were stationed in the French-speaking part of Belgium during World War I and, thinking they were in France, called them ‘french fries’. Tip: If… Read more

Tagliata is a popular Italian dish of sliced beef served over arugula. It’s typically served as a secondo (second course) during a traditional Italian dinner. If I order tagliata in Italy, I skip the primi (first course). We like to make this dish at home, often for special occasions or when we are hosting guests.… Read more

I always have the ingredients on hand to prepare this dish because it comes together so easily and tastes so good! I’m not including too much on serving sizes or quantities with this recipe as it is super flexible depending upon your number of guests and everyone has their own preference for sauce vs. pasta… Read more

We were first introduce to Bolognese sauce in Bologna, Italy, of course. It’s a meat-based sauce typically served with tagliatelle or in lasagna. I tell everyone that making this sauce is a labor of love as it takes 2-3 hours to prepare because the meat must absorb so many liquids; however, I promise it is… Read more

Once you get accustomed to fresh pasta, it is so much lighter and more delicious than packed pasta, you’ll have a hard time going back unless you are pressed for time. This recipe is for 2-3 servings, but can be easily doubled (or tripled). Full disclosure, I started making pasta with a hand crank pasta… Read more

Pizza at home is a family favorite. We prefer a more authentic Italian version of pizza with a thin, crispy crust. The best part of this recipe is that we can make the pizza dough anytime and freeze it in smaller portions. When we are traveling, I knead the dough by hand, but my trusty… Read more

This is a newer dish in our family and it has quickly risen in the ranks to a top five favorite. A few year ago, we had a similar dish at a restaurant and I was determined to replicate it. Calabrian chilis in oil are a game changer. They add depth and heat without overpowering… Read more