You’ve heard the terms tomato paste and tomato puree, and you’ve seen the cans next to each other at the grocery store, but is tomato paste the same as tomato puree? And if not, how similar are they? After all,…
Knowing what to serve with stuffed shells is an important part of preparing the perfect pasta dinner. Side dishes are an extension of the main dish and should be chosen carefully to complement, not complicate, the meal. The side dishes…
Knowing how long to cook frozen stuffed shells is often a grey area. Many home cooks including myself are concerned they may accidentally under-cook or over-bake their pasta. How Long to Cook Frozen Stuffed Shells? Have you asked yourself these…
We all know regular bush beans, but what are Italian flat green beans? Rarely do you see them served in restaurants and it’s very difficult to find them at your local grocery store. Most people haven’t even heard of them…
If you’re looking for ideas for some chicken cutlet sides, we’ve got no shortage of inspiration for you. No matter what the occasion, choosing side dishes that compliment yet do not overpower your cutlets is an important part of a…
I’m always amazed at the number of Monday Cyber Deals that are available. Shopping cyber deals can be a perfect time to shop for Christmas and the holidays. So I thought I’d take a moment and drop some items here…
Learning how to make an Italian antipasto platter is easy, and shouldn’t be complicated, difficult or intimidating at all. In fact, it’s rather easy once you go through it at least once. The beauty of making your own antipasto platter is…
Have you ever wondered what is tripe? If so you’re not alone. Tripe is considered a meat, typically from the cow’s stomach lining. It is very popular in Italian cuisine and other parts of the world. In this post we will…
Minestrone soup is a classic Italian soup that’s great for a cold day, but it can be hard to know what to serve with minestrone soup. The truth is that the best way to think about what goes well with…
It’s always a good idea to serve other foods with your chicken piccata. Chicken piccata is typically your main dish or a secondary main dish. Either way, you won’t want to serve it alone. The delicate flavor of the lemon…
