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This could be the hit of the party. Photoby Carlos Andrés Varela Photography. Wow the crowd with a do-it-yourself Macaroni And Cheese Bar. It takes the concept of macaroni and cheese to a new level: individual customization. Guests start with a bowl of basic mac and cheese and add their favorite toppings: bacon, chilies,…
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Usually, when we see a product at retail that touts “As Seen On TV,” we rush past it. Personal experience—as well as reviews and segments produced by television journalists—show that a lot of infomercial-sold merchandise doesn’t measure up to claims. But we had a good experience with the Microwave Pasta Boat. Those who cook pasta…
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Make your pasta recipes even better in the New Year by toasting it. Say what? Yes, indeed: Toasting dry, uncooked pasta in a dry pan over medium heat adds a nutty depth of flavor. You can toast any dry shape, from elbows to bow ties to orzo to wagon wheels. Place the pasta in a…
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Lazy Lasagna from Cucina Fresca, made with spinach ravioli. Photo courtesy Cucina Fresca. Last week we wrote about the pisagne, a pizza topped with lasagne ingredients. Colleen C. of Seattle wrote to remind us of “easy lasagne” made by layering ravioli instead of making lasagne from scratch. 1. PREHEAT oven to 400°F. 2. USE 3…
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Can’t decide between pizza and lasagne? World Champion Pizza Maker Theo Kalogeracos has solved the problem: he invented the pisagne (pee-ZAH-nyeh). The concept is really quite simple: Top a pizza crust with lasagne ingredients. Here’s The Nibble’s approach to the recipe: Cover a pizza crust with bolognese sauce (meat sauce). Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella. Sprinkle…
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