Behold the Mighty “Zoodle!” Yes, I am a “Zoodleholic”…it all began when my wife Alex didn’t want pasta one night – but we had a lot of Zucchini, so she bought this nifty “Zoodler” and away we went! A recent… Read More ›
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Penne Rigate – Francis Mayes Style! My “Food With A View” Is “Under The Tuscan Sun” For The BKD Cookbook Club!
My “Food With A View” Goes “Under The Tuscan Sun!” Well, this was a really fun post to write – and eat as well! That’s because Jo Tracey’s terrific BKD Cookbook Club wanted this: Let your next (or your most… Read More ›
I Made A Giant Meatball – Why? Because Robin Did And I’m Glad She Did!
Robin Made This And I Was Hooked! One of the great things about following other bloggers is that, when they share a terrific recipe like this, I can try and replicate it! I received this last month from “Robin &… Read More ›
It’s National Pasta Day 2025! Celebrating With Giuliana And Bill! Stanley Tucci’s “Pasta Pie” + “Under The Tuscan Sun” Pici Rolling!
It’s National Pasta Day 2025! I love all of the “food holidays” throughout the year, and nothing is better than this one: a celebration of all things pasta! So I have reached out to all of my Celebrity contacts to… Read More ›
Pici “Imperfect Shape” Pasta Is My Vacation “Holiday” Meal! From “Under The Tuscan Sun!”
Cheers From Tuscany! There is a long story behind this photo, but I am going to keep it short, simple and hopefully delicious. It’s all because of Brookford Cooking Diaries! Jo Tracey has a great website that celebrates food all… Read More ›
Giuliana Rancic Cooks With Mama! Here’s Delicious Family Food With “Mama Depandi!”
Mama Depandi Wants To Make You Dinner! And what a feast it will be! I was very happily surprised recently when this package showed up at my door. It’s a box of Mama Depandi’s Italian products ready to cook! Here’s… Read More ›
Cooking With The Stars! I Made Stanley Tucci’s Ragu And Meatballs! Here’s The Recipe For The BKD Cookbook Club!
Dining With The Stars! Actor / Cookbook Author Stanley Tucci loves to talk about food – and I love to watch him do it! I’m telling you this because Jo’s terrific cookbook club asked us to cook with a celebrity… Read More ›
Do You “Zoodle?” Here Are Great Zucchini Noodle Recipes – Thanks To Stanley Tucci!
Behold the Mighty “Zoodle!” Yes, I am a “Zoodleholic”…it all began when I saw this photo: Yes, Actor / Author Stanley Tucci is a “Zoodler” – and my wife Alex has met him several times and they always talk food!… Read More ›
Rao’s Rocks The Rest Of The Store-Bought Sauces! + Here Is Rao’s Meatball Recipe!
Who Makes The Best Store-Bought Marinara Sauce? Well, it was a fun question to ask and so The Washington Post did just that – and taste-tested a dozen different ones – and guess what? A legendary New York sauce romped!… Read More ›
Chef Mimi’s Terrific “Braciole” Recipe! Here’s Her Great Recipe And Story!
Chef Mimi Cooks Italian! I love reading Chef Mimi’s blog: it’s always filled with great recipes and insight as well, and this dish is no different! Mimi made a very traditional Italian dish, and I loved what inspired her! As… Read More ›
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