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 ›
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Jo Tracy Shares Delicious Italian Recipes!
Hey everyone, I’ve been out of the country for almost a month, so sorry for the delay is sharing some of the BKD recipes, like these from Jo Tracy, who runs this monthly recipe-sharing effort on her Brookford Kitchen Diaries… Read More ›
Stanley Tucci’s Family Chicken Cacciatore! The BKD Cooking Series Goes Italian!
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
Wow Your Holiday Guests With This “Timpano!”Here’s Stanley Tucci’s Famous “Pasta Pie!”
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’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 ›
My Fried Zucchini Pasta Recipe! It Has Avocado, Lemon, Sausage and 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 ›
Bernadette’s “Kitchen Meditation” And Family Dinners! A “Sunday Gravy” Recipe Too!
Bernadette shared another terrific post about the power of the kitchen experience. As she writes: Sunday dinner holds a special place in my heart. It’s a time when family and friends gather together to enjoy a delicious meal, share stories,… Read More ›
“No Soup For You!” I Taste Test the Infamous “Seinfeld” Soup Kitchen!
“No Soup For You!” Yes, that was the sharp rebuke from the character known as “The Soup Nazi” on the iconic TV series “Seinfeld.” It is one of the most famous episodes of all, and it made me want to… Read More ›
Bite! Eat! Repeat! 