Spicy Salami Spaghetti
Salami hive, this recipe is for you. Inspired by classic aglio e olio but with a porky twist, this weeknight dinner involves very few ingredients and almost no effort. In fact, you can whip up the sauce in about as much time as it takes to boil pasta. For that reason, I highly recommend […]
Tony Gemignani’s Classic American Pepperoni Pizza
This Classic American Pepperoni and Sausage Pizza is based on a great multipurpose Master Dough that gives you a medium-thick, crispy-chewy crust.
Roasted Pepper Frittata with Fontina Cheese
Nothing says Sunday brunch like an oversized Italian omelet. Sliced like a pizza, this easy-to-prepare egg pie features smoky, sweet roasted red peppers and creamy Italian Fontina cheese.
Skillet Pastitsio
Every Greek cookbook has a recipe for pastitsio, a layered casserole consisting of ground meat, tomato sauce, pasta, a creamy béchamel, and a sprinkling of cheese. When well prepared, it is comfort food at its best.We began our pastitsio recipe by cooking ground lamb and draining the excess fat before adding the other ingredients, […]
Potaje de Garbanzo (Cuban Chickpea Stew)
This Potaje de Garbanzo is a hearty Cuban chickpea stew made with garbanzo beans (or chickpeas), chorizo, ham, veggies, and potatoes. Perfect for any day of the week or time of year! Serve with rice, sliced avocado, or some crusty bread. Your home will smell so delicious after making this stew!
Penne with Pancetta, Provolone and Salami (Penne alla Silana)
This substantial pasta dish comes from the Sila area of Calabria in southern Italy, a region known for bold, intensely flavorful ingredients. Pasta alla silana combines cured meats and two kinds of cheese, along with tomatoes, chili and onion. Classic versions also include porcini mushrooms, but we found the dish to be loaded with flavor […]
Cuban Frijoles Colorados
When you grow up in a Cuban family, legumes, soups, and stews always make an appearance on the dinner table. Whether it was frijoles negros or Cuban chickpea stew, you know you were about to enjoy a hearty, comforting meal.Want to add another cozy recipe to your weekly rotation? Enter frijoles colorados! Frijoles Colorados […]
Stracotto (Italian Pot Roast)
When it comes to hearty beef dishes, Stracotto, or Italian Pot Roast is at the top of the list for most delicious! The beef is braised until tender in a tomato-based sauce with red wine, vegetables, and herbs and served with polenta or pasta for a truly unforgettable meal!The Italian word, stracotto, translates to […]
Brothy Beans with Roasted Tomatoes
When it comes to beans, people often feel like they need to be extra, paired with many ingredients, and fussed over—often feeling that beans have no flavor. However, when given just a bit of love (like in these brothy beans), the taste and texture of the beans are unmatched.
Thai Chicken Fried Rice With Lime and Makrut Lime Leaves
The addition of Makrut Lime Leaves and lime juice add an unexpected flavor to this Thai inspired dish. Our Spicy Thai Seasoning, blended with garlic, onion, lemon, coriander, paprika, cayenne, lemon grass, basil, cilantro, and white pepper, provides the rest of the seasoning. If you like a little more heat toss in a teaspoon […]
Pork Chops with Sherry Pan Sauce with Ras Al Hanout
Dry sherry lends an oxidized, nutty complexity to this pan sauce. Sweetened with fresh orange juice and dried fruit, it's perfect with pork chops or seared duck breasts. The technique in this recipe for making a pan sauce relies on rendering fat from the meat, setting it aside, and using that fat to bloom […]
Tony’s Master American Pizza Dough with Starter
This is what I’d call the quintessential American pizza dough, inspired by New York–style pizza: medium thin, satisfyingly chewy, and the ideal companion to mozzarella, tomato sauce, and the pizza toppings Americans love best, from pepperoni and sausage to olives, mushrooms, and other vegetables. It’s the dough I teach first to new students, and […]
Pasta with Nduja and Ricotta Cheese Made Easy
This paccheri pasta with nduja and ricotta cheese makes for a great comfort food. It’s from Southern Italy, and although it requires a few steps, it’s still a very easy recipe, that requires only some good-quality ingredients. This recipe has a strong local identity, and many of its ingredients are tied to southern regions […]
Best Prime Rib
The perfect prime rib should have a deep-colored, substantial crust encasing a tender, juicy rosy-pink center. To achieve this perfect roast, we started by salting the roast overnight. The salt enhanced the beefy flavor while dissolving some of the proteins, yielding a buttery-tender roast. To further enhance tenderness, we cooked the roast at a very […]
Perfect Pulled Pork Recipe
This pulled pork recipe is requested at every get-together we go to. It’s so fall-off-the-bone tender and packed with flavor you don’t even need BBQ sauce. It honestly makes the best pulled pork sandwich ever. Come see how easy it is to make this pulled pork oven recipe.
Pork with Pan Fried Fennel
Easy midweek pork chops are super fancy and take only minutes to make. We are taking the humble pork chop and turning it into something special. It is the most glorious little pork chop mixture and you can serve it straight to the table. Serve it with rice or serve it with salad or […]