A Chef's Guide to Cooking Perfect Pasta
How to Cook the Perfect Pasta 1. How much water should I use?To cook pasta - as a rule of thumb - use 5 quarts of water per 1 lb…
Two Recipes Perfect for Your Next Dinner Party: Brie & Comte
Today I worked on perfecting two recipes for my 'Art of Entertaining' book that will be released later in the year. I am so excited about their success that I…
What You Need to Know When Buying Olive Oil
A staple in many kitchens, olive oil is a fan favorite. These are a chef's simple tricks to make sure you're buying the best olive oil. 1. Pay attention to…
How to Fix a Meatloaf that Falls Apart
Ruined meatloaf? No worries! What do you do when you have dinner guests coming over, and your planned dinner has just come out of the oven not exactly the way…
Sketch and travel.com
Technorati Tags : Sketch, and, travel.comI was recently interviewed in www.sketchandtravel.com- a wonderful site all about travel. Here is an excerpt on my interview........ My grandfather and his family owned a…
How To Make Fresh Groceries Last Longer
Ahhh, the pleasures of staying at home and enjoying that fresh produce... But what’s the best way to keep those fresh things tasting fresh? Should you keep fresh produce al…
Five Grilled Italian Recipes You Need to Try This Summer
Summer cuisine can be so much more than hot dogs and hamburgers. Italian cuisine can be so much more than spaghetti and gravy. Why not add some flavor to your…
Two Grilled Italian Appetizers to Start Off Your Next Summer Party
Summer is just around the corner. The days are lasting longer, the beaches are open and kitchens are being deserted. Yes, it's the time of year to give the ovens…
How To Make Bruschetta | Italian Chef's Guide
Now that summer time is quickly upon us thoughts of quick easy but still beautiful, casual food come to mind. And bruschetta (pronounced brooh-skeh-tta) is one of those foods. Bruschetta…
6 Facts You Never Knew About Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese
Yesterday, I was contacted by the lifestyle editor of a newspaper in Milwaukee for some quotes, a bit of history, and recipes on the king of cheeses - parmigiano-reggiano. I…