Im not sure Ive ever met a child who did not like macaroni and cheese. As a mom, its a quick and easy lunch or dinner for the kids, but not a personal favorite to serve adults. Here are several ideas to dress up plain old macaroni and cheese and tur
The prescription for typical excellence of the Apulia is " Orecchiette alle cime di rapa ". We begin with the ingredients of the prescription for four persons: 3 segments of garlic extra oil doliva vergine it knows them black pepper chili pepper 500
In a world where seemingly every day a new fad diet hits the shelves, eating healthy can be mired in confusion and doubt. Its no wonder that we have such a difficult time making healthy food choices when everywhere we turn theres a new doctrine of n
Did you know that you can take Top Ramen Noodles and make a tasty super pasta dish using simple ingredients and be into a full meal for less than $1.50? It is true and the funny thing about it is that if you follow these simple instructions and reci
Paella is a traditional recipe of Spain, but there are almost as many variations as there are regions in Spain. And one is more delicious than the next. Paella is made with either seafood, chicken or rabbit, and there is even a vegetarian version. T
Do you know that the local restaurant you frequent probably doesnt make everything from scratch? I learned this when I worked in a New York City a while back. Much to my dismay, I watched one day as the kitchen staff unpacked boxes of already-made s
I have made all kinds of pancakes. There are pancakes made from leftover mashed potatoes and ones made with instant potato flakes. A flat pancake made with boiled, riced potatoes is known as Lefse. They are all good to eat and made basically the sam
Mangia! Mangia! I just cant get enough of the great taste of Italian foods. Italian pasta, pizza, pork, beef and seafood recipes are much a part of my everyday life. Growing up Italian in Chicago has been a wonderful culinary experience to say the l
What would a singer be without his voice? What would an artist be without his paints? What would Italian food be without garlic? A world without garlic is like a day without sunshine. The trees just wouldnt grow and the flowers wouldnt bloom. I coul
