A wonderful alternative to a smoked brisket, Braised Brisket of Beef is a wonderful way to enjoy a classic dinner.
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Sicilian Chicken Cacciatore
An easy to make dish from Southern Italy with a little surprise! (No tomato!)
Holiday Eggnog Bread Pudding
Bread pudding is an ancient dessert, likely dating back to the 12th century. People soaked stale, rock-like hunks of bread in water to make them palatable. I’m not sure how a mushy, moldy bit of re-hydrated wheat scrap evolved into the rich, sweet and satisfying dessert made famous by diners across America, but I guess…
Clear Chicken Broth
Chicken broth is such a useful ingredient to have on hand and it can be made in so many ways. This is one of them that is quick and easy and made with very inexpensive cuts of chicken.
Pot Roast
Easy to make stove top Pot Roast
Prime Rib Closed Oven Door Method
A super simple way to cook a Prime Rib roast to perfect medium-rare from end to end.
Pastina and Egg: A Childhood Favorite
The Reports Of Pastina’s Death Are Greatly Exaggerated I know. I know! Ronzoni is no longer making and selling Pastina and I know it has been the go-to brand for generations but you can still get Pasinta, or more accurately, Stelline, which means “little stars”. It is still sold by Barilla, San Giorgio and others.…
Stuffed Pork Chops. Great Roast Turkey Alternative For Friendsgiving, Thanksgiving or Anytime!
Maybe you are hosting Friendsgiving, post Thanksgiving, and you and your friends have had their fill of turkey. Perhaps it is only two of you sitting for a romantic Thanksgiving dinner this year and you don’t want to spend the following 6 days frantically trying to eat all of the leftovers from a giant roast.…
Linguine & White Cannellini Clam Sauce
We hacked the Italian restaurant classic to add protein, fiber, flavor and texture – this is very much like the original only better! I got the idea for this hack after a meal at a multi-century old Inn in western NJ. The main dinning room was filled when we arrived, unreserved, so we were seated…
Chicken Broth (From Chicken Fat?)
Chicken broth is one of the most versatile ingredients in any kitchen and I keep at least one can of commercially made chicken broth or chicken stock in my pantry at all times. ( You never know when you are going to need to execute a Pantry Rescue! ) The only thing better than having…