Pizza, along with pasta, will be synonymous with Italian cuisine for many diners. The doughy crust, lathered with cheese topping a dollop of tomato sauce on the base. But a pair of food historians have now claimed it was in fact Americans who put the tomato base with the pizza first. According to Alberto Grandi … Read more
The other night at Café Carmellini, Andrew Carmellini’s swanky new restaurant in the Fifth Avenue Hotel in NoMad, I was reminded of the allure of unlimited breadsticks. Despite its indelible association with a certain chain restaurant, or maybe thanks to it, the all-you-can-eat breadstick is one of those dining gimmicks that can’t help but provide … Read more
Instructions Start by boiling a pot of salted water. Pour the dry pasta into the pot, cooking according to the box instructions. Add basil, anchovies, 1 tablespoon of oil, zest and juice from the lemon to a mixer with a splash of boiling water. Smash the garlic through a garlic crusher and into the mixer. … Read more
If you’d rather stay in than go out this weekend, and are craving a warm meal with minimal prep time, this Scruffy Veg Lasagne by Jamie Oliver is perfect for you. Use leftover vegetables from the week and the last few slices of bread, to create this cheesy indulgent pasta with a crunchy-crumbly top. The … Read more
