Meatballs are a staple in my house and I love to make a large batch and keep some in the freezer so I can pull some out for pasta, sandwiches or to serve with my favorite cheesy polenta. To ensure…
Tag: Comfort Food
Grilled cheese sandwiches have long been at the top of my comfort food list. Going right back to my early school days when my mom used to make grilled cheese sammies and cream of tomato soup for lunch on cold,…
I remember the first time I tried polenta. I was in my late teens and had been invited to have dinner at my Italian friend’s house. His mother poured this steaming yellow porridge-like mixture onto my plate. On top of…
My love affair with risotto started rather late in life. Growing up in a German household we didn’t venture into Italian cuisine much, other than the ubiquitous and oh-so-North American version of spaghetti and meatballs that is. It wasn’t until…
Chili con carne has always been a favorite in our house. But growing up my mother always used a store-bought seasoning mix when making chili. And I’ll admit that in the first few years of living on my own, I…