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Picture this: you come home after a long, exhausting day, your stomach rumbling. That’s when you need a quick, comforting meal made from simple pantry staples. My answer? A classic Italian “aglio e olio” pasta—on the table in just 25 minutes. When you’re after a fast, flavorful dinner, this pantry pasta is a winner. A […]

If you don’t live in the East Coast, like New Jersey, this easy crab pasta sauce with spaghetti or bucatini and lump crab meat strikes the perfect balance between indulgence and simplicity. In just 30 minutes, you can enjoy tender, sweet lumps of crab meat in a rich yet light tomato and white wine sauce.

Growing up in Ozone Park, New York, (Sunshine Dawn’s husband) I can say with confidence that those are the best baked clams in all of New York City. I even remember a waiter wearing a shirt that said “The Original Baked Clams” on the back. Don’t overthink the meaning of that—because, honestly, what does it

If you are a fan of Don Peppe’s restaurant, in Queens, New York then this Don Peppe Shrimp Luciano Recipe is for you. In this post, I have tried to make the Popular Don Peppe Shrimp Luciano Recipe with some valuable tips that you will like a lot I hope. In Ozone Park, there is

Recipe from Cousin Craig Schub This baked conchiglie with pork and mushrooms sauce is a delightful pasta dish that will make you come back for seconds! The large pasta shells are filled with pork and mushrooms and baked till golden. (Add additional garlic and Italian spices as you prefer) Conchiglie is a pasta variety that

Tomato sauce (sugo al pomodoro) is an Italian classic and there is nothing better than to prepare it yourself (the “equivalent” you buy at the supermarket is miles away from matching this home made sauce). The recipe is straightforward, the ingredients are extremely easy to find and it is also very cheap to make. If

by Grossy Pelosi The process of making vodka sawce is one of the most visually exciting experiences I’ve had with cooking. I’ve been making a recipe that my talented friend Chris shared with me a long time ago, and it’s completely flawless. It’s been the most popular of all my pasta sauce recipes, and for

The secret to this roasted chicken is the perfect amount of pucker, sweet, and that just-right orange-y taste that comes with a Orange Fruit Spread. The juicy, citrus scent alone will make your mouth water! Ingredients ½ Cup Orange Fruit Spread 2 Tbsp Olive Oil 1 Tbsp Mustard (We used a grainy Dijon) 2 Cloves

The eggplant is infused with savoriness by cooking it in the sausage drippings. The technique used here—halving and broiling the eggplant rather than roasting it whole. Serve this baked pasta with a salad. Ingredients ⅔ cup whole-milk ricotta cheese ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 large egg 8 ounces sweet or hot Italian sausage, casing