Italian
A Pasta Cookbook Showdown
In Cookbook Versus, we look at two seemingly similar books that are released around the same time, letting you know what type of cook will dig each of them. Today, Mastering Pasta by Marc Vetri versus Pasta By Hand by Jenn Louis.
Souffléed Gnocchi
If you're making this entire menu in a single oven, put the souffléed gnocchi in the oven to bake after the fennel and carrots have been roasting for 10 minutes.
Fresh vs Dry: The Right Pasta for the Job
It's not really a matter of better or worse.
Reginetti with Savoy Cabbage and Pancetta
We're into the ruffles-on-ruffles look you get from using reginetti noodles and Savoy cabbage, but any short pasta and green cabbage can be used in their place.
Pasta with Beef Ragù and Zesty Breadcrumbs
Toasted breadcrumbs, tossed with horseradish and rosemary, give this rich, filling pasta a vibrant finishing touch.
Kale Minestrone
Skip expensive store-bought stock: you can extract cleaner, stronger broth from water and a few pantry items you probably already have on hand (think bacon, tomato paste, herbs, peppercorns, a Parm rind, and, of course, kosher salt).
This Is The Best Garlic Bread You'll Ever Have
The best thing about these snack-sized cubes of heaven? You get to eat more than just one.
Ribollita with Italian Sausage
A classic ribollita is cooked one day, then reheated and served the next. To do that, just hold back the last croutons so they keep their crunch.
Risotto Should Be Part of Your Weeknight Dinner Routine
Ditch the recipe: you don't need one to make great risotto.
Spinach Gnocchi
A fun alternative to classic potato gnocchi.
How To Achieve Polenta Perfection
Warm, creamy polenta just may be the ultimate cure for the winter blues – make it better with a few tips and tricks.
How To Carbonara-Ify Just About Anything
Step one: grab some guanciale.
Romantic Movie Menus: Lady and the Tramp
Enjoy a candlelit spaghetti-and-meatballs feast inspired by Disney's beloved dog duo
Mozzarella-Stuffed Pork Chops
Smoked mozzarella flavors these chops from the inside; an easy cherry tomato pan sauce and creamy polenta round things out.
Why You Should Use a Sheet Pan to Make Pizza at Home
One reason to ditch that pizza stone. If you can make a batch of chocolate chip cookies, you can make some amazing hot pizza at home.
Five Secrets of Building the Ultimate Lasagna
A lasagna engineered to be easy enough for a weeknight, but delicious enough for a Sunday dinner party.