Easter is a time for re-birth and new beginnings. Spring is here for the most part and life begins to move outdoors…finally. When I was growing up, Easter was a special time that was steeped in religious as well as food traditions. Lent ended and with it all the fasting, abstaining and giving things up.… Continue reading Calzone (a.k.a. Easter Pie)
Ingredient: Egg
Italian Meat Loaf
Meat loaf is so versatile that it lends itself to an almost limitless number of variations. Any meat, poultry or combination there of can go into it . There are even meatless meat loaves. Seasoning possibilities are virtually endless, too. From simple onions and ketchup to exotic spice blends and intriguing vegetables, the flavor profile… Continue reading Italian Meat Loaf
Poor Man’s Lasagna
Quicker, cheaper, and easier than the traditional version. Use what you like and/or use what you have on hand.
A Lovely Filling for Canneloni
This filling features homemade ricotta. It can be used for any filled pasta, but it’s delicious in canneloni.