The Best Wines to Drink with Ham
When I think of ham, I don’t think of wine. I think of mustard. I think my taste buds have been programmed to do that. But maybe I’m missing something. The ham you see on the table at Easter dinner might actually be better if you had the right wine with it. And maybe if […]
The Secret To Reheating Baked Ziti
Who likes baked ziti? If your answer isn’t “YES” you might have to get off this page. Baked ziti is a dish that everyone loves. It’s a pasta bake where the sky’s the limit when it comes to variations. You can load it up with ground beef, Italian sausage and meat sauce if that’s your […]
Homemade Mozzarella Sticks and How To Reheat Them
I take a lot of pride in the mozzarella sticks we make at Mortadella Head. We don’t serve our customers the frozen mozzarella sticks that a lot of other pizza shops and restaurants use. We make big, homemade mozzarella sticks that people go crazy about. They have a beautiful golden brown exterior that holds in […]
How long should you bake a lasagna in the oven at 425 degrees?
The short answer is that a lasagna can be cooked in a 425 degree oven for 30-45 minutes if not frozen and 55-65 minutes if frozen. However, this depends on a lot of varying factors. As an expert lasagna maker I’ve made it in all types of ovens and at many different temperatures. All of […]
The Ultimate Chicken, Broccoli and Ziti Casserole Recipe
Why is it so hard to find a really good dish of chicken broccoli and ziti lately? Read on and I’ll share the mouthwatering the Chicken Broccoli Pasta Casserole Recipe. But before that…. When I was a kid there was chicken broccoli and ziti a/k/a CBZ on every Italian restaurant menu. It was one of […]