Category Archives: cooking

Amazing Italian Panini that are WORTH THE EFFORT

Posted on April 21, 2024 by Stella

First, a panino is just a sandwich. But since they are Italian and homemade, these panini are exceptional! In Italian, the noun panino  (plural is panini) is a diminutive of pane (‘bread’) and refers to a bread roll. Panino imbottito … Continue reading →

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3 Ways to Make the Best Egg Salad of Your Life

Posted on April 18, 2024 by Stella

From the chef who has never let me down – Brian Lagerstrom. While I will probably never make enough egg salad for eight people at one time, I can imagine cutting down these recipes to 1/4 or 1/3. I do … Continue reading →

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6 Ingredient Italian – Authentic Flavor, Minimal Effort

Posted on April 11, 2024 by Stella

This is my kind of food! Delicious, but easy to make. Too bad that I am still limiting carbs.

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The EASIER + BETTER Way to Make Chicago Italian Beef Sandwiches

Posted on April 4, 2024 by Stella

My favorite “fast food”, hands down. I don’t understand why this isn’t known all over the country, rather than just in Chicagoland! I prefer sauteed mild peppers as a topping, rather than the spicy giardiniera, but to each his own!

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Treats for your Easter baskets

Posted on March 27, 2024 by Stella

Maybe you want to make your own treats, or maybe you aren’t able to buy treats for the kiddies (and big kids). What to do? Well, depending on what you have in your pantry, these are treats you can make. … Continue reading →

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The perfect Italian dish for Easter – Cannelloni (or is it Manicotti?)

Posted on March 24, 2024 by Stella

Eva shows us how, and don’t forget to make your own fresh egg pasta! What Italian-Americans came to call “manicotti” comes from a similar Italian dish called cannelloni. This baked pasta dish is made with rolled tubes of fresh, homemade … Continue reading →

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The Secrets to Perfect Corned Beef & Cabbage

Posted on March 7, 2024 by Stella

St. Patrick’s Day is only ten days away. If you plan to cook corned beef, either purchased ready-to-cook from the supermarket or a brisket that you “corn” yourself, this is the video to watch. Originally, the English word corn meant any … Continue reading →

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How Italians Cook Eggs (not for breakfast!)

Posted on February 25, 2024 by Stella

I love eggs. Hard-boiled, scrambled, over easy, egg salad, fritata, omelet, fried egg sandwich. You name it. While I do not limit my egg consumption to breakfast, eggs are a favorite breakfast choice. Today Eva presents Harper with a variety … Continue reading →

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Super Bowl Food

Posted on February 11, 2024 by Stella

I’m not much of a party giver, so I don’t have a sheaf of recipes in my back pocket, but here is somebody who does. Chef John has a recipe for every occasion! Are you cooking for Super Bowl (or … Continue reading →

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National Homemade Soup Day – How Italians Make “Soups” for People Who Don’t Like Soup | Soup-erb Zuppa Recipes

Posted on February 4, 2024 by Stella
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