Cooking With Tucci! I have posted many stories about various Stanley Tucci films, TV shows, and of course, his passion for food – so Stanley takes center stage for Jo Tracy’s July cooking challenge! Tucci’s Chicken Cacciatore recipe is a… Read More ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
Want This 125-Year Old “Hero” Sandwich? OK, here’s a classic “hero”sandwich from a New York Italian Deli that’s been in business for 125 years – making iconic food for a new generation! I’m starting a new series: it’s my celebration… Read More ›
Behold The Majesty Of Stanley Tucci’s Family Timpano Recipe! What a way to celebrate the holiday – with a feast designed to dazzle the eyes as well as the taste buds! It’s A “Pasta Pie!” Yes, this is called a… Read More ›
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 ›
Welcome To Little Italy! This neighborhood on New York’s lower east side is a great place for Italian food all year long, but it’s the annual “Feast Of San Gennaro” that allows everyone to celebrate faith and food! The 2024… Read More ›
Celebrating An Iconic Roast Chicken Recipe! In 2022, I did a year long “52 In 22” cooking challenge – where every week I made a different dish from a different cookbook I owned – and one week I headed to… Read More ›
Who Has Leftovers? Well, the answer is simple: we all do! So when I found myself with an eclectic collection of leftover ingredients – including zucchini, sausage, avocado and mozzarella cheese, I decided to make one of my favorite dishes… Read More ›
