Italian Gravy Recipe: How to Make the Best Sunday Sauce

a bowl of pasta dressed with our italian gravy recipe

I don’t feel like getting into an argument, so I’m going to write this recipe as neutral as possible.  You’ll see me use the terms sauce and gravy interchangeably so I don’t offend anyone. I know that people who grew up on the East Coast in Italian families, have an opinion on what to call […]

How to Make Italian Roasted Peppers on the Grill

italian roasted peppers recipe

When the Summer rolls around I try to cook outside as much as possible.  There’s something nice about cooking on an open flame. I have a lot of recipes on my outdoor cooking rotation.  One of my favorites is my Italian roasted peppers recipe. It became one of my favorite ways to roast peppers a […]

Making a Cold Cut Platter: How Much Deli Meat Per Person?

a cold cut platter made by us

I’m still really into cold cut platters today. I love making them for our catering customers at Mortadella Head. They need to have the right combination of meat, cheese, vegetables and spreads. They also need to be made with a lot of care so they look good. A proper cold cut platter should be the centerpiece of the buffet table at every party.

21 Ways to Use Jarred Tomato Sauce Like a Pro

3 jars of Mortadella Head's jarred tomato sauce

Today I am going to teach you how you can take a decent jar of tomato sauce and transform it into a completely different dish. Most people think a jar of spaghetti sauce can only be spooned over some boiled pasta. But that’s not true at all…