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s. And now, Italian or not, you can try your hand at mixing and rolling your own tender noodles. Nonna will be so proud. Adapted from Joey Campanaro | Big Love Cooking | Chronicle Books, 2020 As the youngest kid in my family, I’d often be sent next door to my grandmother Rosie Bova to help her make the homemades (really, she was just babysitting me). “Homemades” is slang for homemade pasta. Specifically, the shape of homemades most closely resembles tagliatelle, from the Italian verb tagliare, “to cut.” My grandmother and I would mix, roll, and cut the homemades on...

 This is a sponsored post written by me in conjunction with the #TannatDay event.  Wine samples were provided for this post and this page may contain affiliate links.  I am thrilled to be part of #UruguayWineWeek and, especially ,#TannatDay. I have long admired the grape varietal since I was first introduced to it when the Wine Pairing Weekend crew focused on wines from Uruguay. Back in February 2019 I paired the Bouza 2016 "B6" Tannat with Brined Quail. So, when I  received a package of two Tannats from Viña Progreso via Uruguay Wine*, I  was excited to learn more about the winemaker...

This Creamy Chicken Spaghetti is a delicious and hearty baked spaghetti casserole. It’s so simple to make, perfect for an easy weeknight meal. Made with simple ingredients and with a wonderfully crunchy, cheesy topping, this dish is pure comfort food. This Creamy Chicken Spaghetti will hit the spot any day of the week! It’s a super satisfying main dish, and a breeze to whip up. Succulent chicken mixed with a creamy sauce, all topped with a layer crunchy cheesy goodness – so good! Why this is so good A hearty weeknight meal that’s rich, creamy and packed with flavor. Makes...