Chicken Arrabbiata

“Arrabbiata” literally means “angry” in Italian. This sauce is red, and it’s hot, and it’s fiercely delicious. There’s nothing angry about it, in fact. It’s just flaming good. (The “angry” term comes from the spicy red pepper goodness it entails). I have fond memories of childhood special occasions of dining out, and always diving into the Penne…

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Bologna Classic Bolognese

I don’t typically use cookbooks, nor do I follow recipes for that matter.  In fact, I find myself absolutely incapable of following a recipe. It’s a family thing –  I suppose.  My mother shares the same trait.  Recipes and cookbooks are for inspiration only.  We both adore a lazy afternoon spent thumbing through the gorgeously…

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