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Tag Archives: Italian

How To Make Sloppy Giuseppe

By Drew | Published: February 18, 2010
Sloppy Joe is is a classic what’s-in-the-fridge kind of meal. “Let’s see … I’ve got ground beef, onion, green pepper, and some leftover tomato sauce. I know! I’ll throw it all together, add some spices, heat it up and put it on white bread.” You do realize that’s mostly what’s in those cans of Manwich, [...]
Posted in Dinner, Pork | Also tagged | 7 Comments

How To Make Gnocchi

By Drew | Published: January 28, 2010
Gnocchi is a tough one. Starting with how to pronounce it: NYO-kee, like the “ny” sound from “canyon” but with a long “o” sound after. Then is the texture: light and fluffy in the mouth, but settles really heavy in the stomach if you eat too much. (My father-in-law — both parents Italian immigrants — said [...]
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How To Make Tomato Pie

By Drew | Published: September 21, 2009
I’ve heard some people use the phrase “tomato pie” to talk about pizza. Makes sense, but that’s not what I’m talking about here. This is a pie crust filled with tomatoes, the way you’d do an apple pie. But it’s got a topping sort of like a quiche. And you won’t believe what it’s made [...]
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How To Make Your Perfect Lasagna

By Drew | Published: September 15, 2009
Look around and it’s not hard to find people claiming to have the perfect lasagna recipe. The problem with that is we’re all different. Some people like spicy sausage, some like mild. Some like a hint of garlic, others want to keep tasting it for three days after. Saying you’ve got the “perfect lasagna” is like [...]
Posted in Dinner, Pasta | Tagged | 18 Comments

How To Make Personal Calzones

By Drew | Published: February 16, 2009
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