WATCH THE VIDEO March Madness means Meatball Madness! Classic Meatballs and Sauce not only please a crowd -- they feed a crowd! Serve over Spaghetti with garlic bread and Caesar Salad for a family-style feast, or make the mancave roar with melty, toasted Meatball Subs. GET THE … [Read more...]
Classic Meatballs Recipe
WATCH THE VIDEO! I'm part of a family that has a very particular opinion on meatballs. A meatball is classic. A meatball is basic. A meatball is juicy, tender yet firm, delicately seasoned and made of all ground beef. This standard was set long ago by a Grandmother in Northern California … [Read more...]
How to Make Crock Pot Lasagna Video
It's Test Kitchen time again, y'all! As you may know, I don't do a lot of Crock Pot cooking. I guess I'd do more, but I usually don't plan far enough in advance. I'm also not necessarily surrounded by people that love Pot Roast and other typical Crock Pot meals. However, I've seen a lot of … [Read more...]
Crock Pot Lasagna Recipe
WATCH THE VIDEO! If you see this pot a-crockin', better come a-knockin'! If you have ever dreamed of an Italian Grandmother working her magic in the kitchen while you are {insert other thing you are doing here} you may be in need of Crock Pot Lasagna. Mama Mia! If you use store bought sauce … [Read more...]
MEAT SAUCE – Spicy Sausage Meat Sauce Video
You could call this Spicy Sausage Meat Sauce a Ragu or even a Bolognese. I don't, because I'm not Italian. I'm an Irish Mexican Valley Girl, so I call it Meat Sauce. After all, If you've seen the trouble I have pronouncing words such as Poutine, you'll further understand why I call this Meat … [Read more...]
Pappardelle with Meat Sauce Recipe
WATCH THE VIDEO! I'm not Italian but my Meat Sauce Recipe incorporates the fundamentals of an Italian Bolognese or Ragu. It's hearty, meaty and suitable for serving over ravioli, tagliatelle or my favorite, pappardelle. This Meat Sauce also makes a wonderful lasagne. For tips on the perfect … [Read more...]
iPhone NYC: Eataly
I had to make a choice when packing for New York. Do I take my camera (read: heavy and big) or take my computer (read: heavier and bigger)? As evidenced by these iPhone photos, the Mac Book won. White Truffles and Mushrooms, 320 grams. Twenty-four dollars, eighty cents. Eataly. A … [Read more...]
Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe
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