Category: Italian

Steak Diane

Steak Diane One of the lost and nearly forgotten mid-century dinner dishes is Steak Diane. A luxurious dinner in a velvety cognac cream sauce....

Italian Sub

Italian Sub Probably because of its shape, that is how this sandwich gets its name. Whatever you like can go on it, if you don’t like salami,...

Pizza Dough

Homemade Pizza I always thought this was too difficult to make even though everyone told how was it is to make. The ones in the supermarket...

Risotto

Risotto This recipe takes time and patience and a lot of stirring. The key is to keep the water and broth hot and to keep adding once the rice...

Ricotta Meatballs

Ricotta Meatballs INGREDIENTS 1 cup (8 ounces) whole milk ricotta cheese 1 pound (16 ounces) ground beef OR  veal/pork/beef chopped...

Cheesesteak

Cheesesteak There is an area of Philidelphia known for the two most famous cheesesteaks that have been there forever.  Pat’s and Geno’s. There...

Meat Sauce

Meat Sauce Next time you have an extra half hour, this is something you can make and serve with pasta for a main dish, lasagna, stuffed shells or...

Bolognese Sauce

Bolognese Sauce According to my friend Mike Puma at Gotham Burger Social Club, he claims that the original recipe for bolognese sauce did not...

Tuscan Meatballs

Tuscan Meatballs These are a break from the regular red gravy meatballs and have a more savory taste with the use of mushrooms and brown gravy....