Penne vs. mostaccioli. What the heck is the difference?! If you refer back to the article I wrote a while back about the difference between ziti, penne and rigatoni, you’ll notice that I mentioned “penne lisce,” the Italian phrase for smooth penne, penne without ridges. Well, another word for that …

If you like Buffalo wings, you’ll love this lasagna recipe.  It’s a fun twist on a classic recipe for a cheese lasagna.  There’s going to be a lot of layers of the lasagna filled with crispy chicken cutlets, Marinara sauce, spicy Buffalo sauce and a ton of cheese.   I take …

How long should you bake a lasagna in the oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit? The short answer is that a lasagna can be cooked in a 400 degree oven for 35-45 minutes if not frozen and 65-75 minutes if frozen.  However, this depends on a lot of different factors.  Read …

Hey there, pizza lovers! I’ve got this one million dollar question for you! Can you eat Pizza with braces? Are you one of the millions of people rocking a set of braces? If so, eating some food can be pretty challenging. And let’s be honest, who wants to give up …

Who doesn’t love a big plate of spaghetti and meatballs?  It’s the classic Italian-American dish that has been served in restaurants and homes forever.  It’s comfort food at its finest and it deserves a good glass of wine to go with it.  When I close my eyes and think about …

If you have a bunch of leftover meatballs, that’s a good thing.  There are so many cool things you can make with them.   I have personally tested each one of these recipes in my own kitchen.  There are a lot of websites out there that will give you a list …