Category: Main Course

I will always remember the first time I tried to turn a pound of ground beef into a fancy meal. Imagine this: I stand ready with just a spatula and a dream, preparing to take on the powerful stove. Just a heads up: the stove came out on top....

Canned pork has been my lifesaver since college days, when I could only cook with boiling water and burning toast. Here I was, a hungry young scholar who likes midnight snacks, in the kitchenette with a can opener in hand, about to embark on a gastronomic adventure. Little did...

Tracing back to my young years, the intoxicating scent of simmering tomato sauce coupled with melting cheese meant only one thing: it’s time for lasagna! Specifically, San Giorgio Lasagna has always had a special place in my heart. This cherished recipe, brimming with memories, could bring a smile even...

Ever since my Italian grandmother introduced me to the art of pasta-making, I’ve been hooked. There’s something magical about turning simple ingredients into a symphony of flavors that dance on the tongue. And let’s talk about acini de pepe – those tiny pearls of pasta perfection that could easily...

The smell of sweet winter squash cooking in my oven reminds me of cool autumn days in the Appalachian Mountains. When I was a child, I would watch my grandmother turn these special heirlooms into warm, comforting meals that brought love into our home. Today, I’m happy to share...

I stood in the kitchen with a box of Creamette lasagna noodles, a furrowed brow, and a strong desire to make the best pasta dish ever. That was the day I decided to break the family curse of never getting the lasagna recipe right. According to what I know,...

The purple Okinawan sweet potato has always fascinated me visually. A tropical gem hidden among the plain old tubers. It was more than a sight to see when I first tried this ingredient on a trip to Okinawa. It was a taste discovery for me – a sweet, nutritious...