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 […]

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…

9 Pesto Recipes to Freeze: Easy Homemade Recipe Ideas & Tips

pesto recipes to freeze

Freezing pesto is a great way to preserve its fresh, aromatic flavors for use all year round. Here are 9 delicious recipes that you can make in large batches to freeze and enjoy even during winter months!  Your browser does not support the video tag. The Magic of Homemade Pesto I don’t know about you, […]

Easy Parsley Pesto Recipe With Almonds & Pecorino

creamy pesto sauce recipe-parsley pesto recipe

With the hot season coming, I’m dusting off all my refreshing summer recipes. Yesterday, I was looking at my fridge deciding what to make for lunch, when a bunch of parsley caught my attention. I was craving something fresh and thought, “Why not make a pesto with it?“ Since I started making my own homemade […]

Food Safety: How Long Does Pasta Sauce Last?

how long can spaghetti sauce sit out

As a home cook with a passion for cooking delicious and healthy meals, I get asked this question a lot: how long can spaghetti sauce sit out? And while I’d love to give you a quick answer to this, there’s so much to learn. Food science geeks, rejoice! I’m about to get super nerdy on […]