Category: In the Oven

Wild Mushroom Lasagna with Zippy Sicilian Flair

Wild Mushroom Lasagna with Zippy Sicilian Flair

This Wild Mushroom Lasagna is layered with rich umami, garlic, creamy cheeses, and our signature Zippy Sicilian Marinara for a dish that’s as romantic as it is comforting. Born from a cryptic magazine clipping but perfected in our kitchen, it’s a love story in every bite.

Nacho Basics: Easy Steps for Creating Crunchy, Cheesy Goodness You Can Eat with Your Hands

Nacho Basics: Easy Steps for Creating Crunchy, Cheesy Goodness You Can Eat with Your Hands

You can go to nacho heaven with these basic steps, and put together a really fast – and really satisfying dinner. I do it all the time, and no one has EVER said, “What? Nachos AGAIN?”

A Super-Easy Way to Cook Shrimp for Use in Recipes

A Super-Easy Way to Cook Shrimp for Use in Recipes

Here’s an easy, foolproof, delicious and quick way to cook shrimp: roasting it in a very hot oven. And then you can use it in a variety of dishes, like this lovely salad.

Comfort Food Alert: Mary’s Magical Mexican Cornbread

Comfort Food Alert: Mary’s Magical Mexican Cornbread

A comfort food picture shared on Facebook makes folks beg for the recipe – and here it is: Mary’s Magical Mexican Cornbread, with its hearty layer of meat.

Westport Salmon, a Recipe Born of Necessity

Westport Salmon, a Recipe Born of Necessity

A recipe created for fresh salmon caught that day in Westport, WA, with the few ingredients available at the town’s tiny grocery store.

Spicy-Sweet Honey Chipotle Pork Spareribs

Spicy-Sweet Honey Chipotle Pork Spareribs

Succulent, fall-off-the-bone-tender and spicy-sweet, these ribs are slow-baked before a quick char on the grill and get their flavor from honey and chipotle.

Found Recipe: Fabio Viviani’s Short Rib Lasagne

Found Recipe: Fabio Viviani’s Short Rib Lasagne

One reason I love to travel is the exposure to different foods, cultures, ideas and people.  A case in point is the food discovery from last night at a business dinner in Chicago:  short rib lasagne.  Wow!  It was a blustery, windy, rainy night, and…