Red wine braised short ribs weren’t something I grew up eating—at least not in the form they take here. When my mom made braised short ribs, there was no red wine involved, and the result was pretty mild. They weren’t bad food per se, but…
We don’t do Christmas all in one day. There’s the big family gathering at my aunt’s farm, a few quieter visits with friends, and then — finally — our Christmas at home. That’s when I got a new cast-iron skillet. And like any good cook,…
I’ve been making this Cast Iron Ribeye Steak with Parmesan-Olive Crust recipe for over 30 years, and—hard as I try to recall—I can’t say exactly where it came from. It just happened—one of those recipes born from the natural rhythm of the kitchen, trial and…
Bold flavor. Creamy comfort. Steakhouse richness—done in 30 minutes. This spicy sirloin ziti brings just the right heat, thanks to roasted jalapeños, a pepper jack cheese sauce, and tender seared steak bites. It’s weeknight-easy but worthy of serious cravings. I LOVE spicy food. Not just…
Lasagna has long been one of my favorite meals. I was introduced to this classic dish by our next-door neighbors, who were second–generation Italian immigrants, before I was even a teenager. They shared their love for traditional lasagna, sparking my appreciation of its rich layers…
Prime rib is the very definition of an elegant meal, a show-stopping roast perfect for both, special occasions and holiday feasts. As I was preparing a prime rib one Christmas, shortly after I had perfected my Brined, Slow-Roasted Turkey recipe, I suddenly realized that the…
Today, I’m excited to share my take on a manicotti recipe inspired by my first job at an Italian restaurant. The dish was called cannelloni at the restaurant where it was made with pasta sheets and marinara sauce. I changed the pasta sheets to pasta…
Warm up with a bowl of slow-cooked comfort! This hearty slow cooker beef stew, featuring tender beef chuck, chunky Yukon Gold potatoes, fresh celery, sweet carrots, and onions, is simmered to perfection with herbs and seasonings that take it to the next level. Ideal for…
Birria tacos are a mouthwatering combination of tender, slow-cooked beef packed into crispy tortillas with melted cheese and onions. Then, just before taking a bite, this wonderful taco is dipped in rich, flavorful broth that takes it to another dimension. These tacos are loaded with…
This mouthwateringly good Classic Patty Melt is packed with a beef patty seared to perfection, caramelized onions, melted American and Swiss Cheese, and Thousand Island Dressing, all on grilled Rye Bread.
