Although family Italian meals were a staple, we know that everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day. Mom made sure to remember her Irish son-in-law and always cooked corned beef every year to celebrate. The special glaze she added to the meat gives it an exceptional flavor and is...

A family favorite. Meatballs can be frozen after baking, defrosted, added to sauce and served with spaghetti or ziti for an impromptu meal when family arrives. Ingredients Directions...

This is a favorite, go-to, tomato sauce, delicious with meatballs, braciola, sausage, and our favorite pastas -spaghetti and ziti. If made with tomatoes only, it is called sauce. However, with the variation of adding meat to the base, it is called “gravy.” Below is mom’s recipe which is “a...

Always referred to as “Manigot” in our home. On supermarket shelves spelled Manicotti. This was a special family recipe served on special occasions and holidays, like Easter. On these special occasions Mom served them as an appetizer. Other times they were the main meal. They are lighter than lasagna...

Pronounced “Bra-jawl” is a southern Italian dish made of rolled steak covered in gravy. Mom made braciola in small pieces that were so tender, that they melted in your mouth. Tasty morsels! Ingredients Directions...