Pastitsio is a comfort food enjoyed mostly by the people of Greece. A simple macaroni dish when prepared has some similarities to baked pasta or lasagna. One difference is the traditional way the macaroni is placed in the pan. The penne or ziti noodles are individually lined so that they all face in one direction. ...
Whenever I visit my in-laws in Albuquerque, New Mexico; I always leave time in my schedule to visit Zio’s Italian Kitchen. This is partly due to the fact that I love Italian food and have never met a piece of pasta that I didn’t like. It also has to do with the small fact that ...
Most people don’t like to drink buttermilk but there are many uses for this thick, creamy dairy product. Lowfat buttermilk can add richness and a creamy texture to all sorts of foods and baked goods without adding lots of calories and fat. Traditionally buttermilk was the milky byproduct of churning butter. Today it’s made specifically ...
Chicken recipes are a staple of our dinners, week in and week out. However, chicken can get boring prepared from the same dull chicken recipe. The following chicken recipe is easy to make, full of vitamins, and always a hit. It’s got so much packed in, half the time you don’t even need a side ...
The joys of group gatherings and potlucks can’t be denied. What better way to entertain guests and enjoy a get together than a sampling of everyone’s culinary talents? Potlucks have been an American tradition for decades, and seem to have originated in Europe as part of many pagan celebrations. Not only do potlucks fare well ...
