Growing up, every time Dad would have his coworkers over for bridge night, Mom would make lasagna (this translates toContinue readingGrandma Ellen’s Lasagna

Lars made these typical Roman breakfast rolls as a surprise for Ilaria one morning, and everyone agreed that he shouldContinue readingMaritozzi con la Panna

Set a large pot of salted water to boil for the pasta. Put in a saucepan and heat over mediumContinue readingFettuccine

Sauté in olive oil until soft:1 large onion, diced6-8 cloves of garlic, minced Add:250 g ground beef5 ml cuminpinch eachContinue readingT’s Spaghetti Sauce

Lars and his first wife had competing visions of what makes a perfect spaghetti sauce.  In short, he likes lotsContinue readingDad’s Spaghetti Sauce

Split a loaf of French bread lengthwise, and flip the top over next to the bottom.  Butter generously and cutContinue readingGarlic Bread

Prepare according to your preferred recipe:Spaghetti sauce Mix in a bowl:700 g ricotta cheese450 ml mozzarella225 ml grated Parmesan cheese15Continue readingLasagna

Prepare:125 ml pesto Make according to package directions:1 pkg fettuccini noodles Add to cooked, drained noodles the pesto and:225 mlContinue readingCreamy Pesto With Chicken & Artichoke Hearts

Put into a food processor or blender:250 ml basil leaves75 ml olive oil60 ml Parmesan cheese30 ml pine nutssalt toContinue readingPesto