Reader Recipe: Nap-Time Bolognese


Updated 11/03/11 8:45 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Bolognese Recipe

If November has you craving comfort foods, cook up a rich, nap-inducing bolognese sauce courtesy of OnSugar blogger Food Orleans. Rainy, gray November days beg for something warm and fortifying, and this is certainly both.  You might not be ready to run a marathon afterward, but you'll be ready for a marathon sleep.  Cheers to that! Sauce Bolognese is perfect on fettucine, penne, or ladled Read more

Monday's Leftovers: Pappardelle With Bean Bolognese


Updated 02/08/12 10:49 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 2 comments

Bon Appetit Recipe For Pappardelle With Bean Bolognese

I'm not a recession flexitarian yet — but my goal is to make today a meat free Monday. It seems easier for me to go light on animal protein at lunch, but dinner, my biggest meal, will be more challenging. Not to worry: I found a hearty, meat-free alternative last night, and today, I'll be using the leftover beans to make an equally substantial Italian bolognese. The herbed tomato sauce Read more

Fast & Easy Dinner: Penne With Meat Sauce


Updated 02/08/12 10:48 AM · Posted by partysugar · 4 comments

Fast & Easy Dinner: Penne With Meat Sauce

Classic bolognese — or pasta with meat sauce — can take hours to prepare. However, this updated rendition comes together in no time. Lean ground beef is cooked with onion before being tossed with a simple puree of tomatoes, red wine, and spices. Black olives provide a salty kick, while chunks of mozzarella make this pasta comforting and delicious. Although the recipe calls for penne, feel Read more

Gourmet's Lasagna Bolognese Is to Die For


Updated 01/11/09 3:03 PM · Posted by partysugar · 9 comments

Gourmet's Lasagna Bolognese Is to Die For

About a month ago, I got an intense craving for lasagna. I spent way too much time searching for the perfect recipe and I finally settled on Aida Mollenkamp's Italian sausage and three cheese variation. While this lasagna was delicious, I found myself, a week later, reading the new Gourmet magazine devoted to Italian-American cooking. I turned the page and was shocked to see the most delicious Read more

Fast & Easy Dinner: Fettucine with Bolognese Sauce


Updated 02/08/12 10:47 AM · Posted by partysugar · 11 comments

Fast & Easy Dinner: Fettucine with Bolognese Sauce

Bolognese is a classic, kid-friendly crowd pleaser. Who could resist a bowl of piping hot pasta coated in a chunky, flavorful meat and tomato sauce? It's also great because you throw all the ingredients into a large pot and forget about them until the sauce is done. This recipe calls for fettuccine, but you could serve the fragrant bolognese over any pasta you have on hand. Serve with a glass of Read more

Monday's Leftovers: Bolognese Pie with Biscuit Topping


Updated 04/15/07 6:55 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 4 comments

Monday's Leftovers: Bolognese Pie with Biscuit Topping

Although I love fancy foods, sometimes a super simple, super tasty, home-style meal really hits the spot. This one uses up the bolognese sauce from yesterday and turns it into a hearty meal that will really please your taste buds and belly. The best part is it only takes one large skillet (ovenproof) and a bowl, which means cleanup is a snap. To check out a simple, delectable meal, read more Read more

Sunday Dinner: Bolognese Sauce Over Pasta


Updated 08/05/10 3:33 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 5 comments

Sunday Dinner: Bolognese Sauce Over Pasta

When I was a kid, my dad used to make this fantastic bolognese sauce (only back then I didn't know such things as "bolognese" - as far as I was concerned it was just plain "spaghetti sauce"). I remember he would start cooking in the morning and the pot would simmer all day long, permeating the house with an amazing smell. If we were good kids (meaning we didn't terrorize him and let him watch Read more

Do-It-All Cookware: In Praise of the Cast-Iron Dutch Oven


Updated 03/12/12 4:10 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Uses For Cast Iron Dutch Ovens

Photo: Sara Yoo Late-night infomercials seem to have the solution to every kitchen conundrum, but I learned quickly that buying into every zealous sales pitch meant cabinets full of single-use gadgets that receive only occasional use. So when I dove into my shelves of dusty equipment for a Spring clean-out, I found that several could go in the donation bin thanks to one multitasking pot: my Read more

Healthy Dose Link Time: Women Lie About Diet 474 Times Per Year


Updated 01/26/12 11:34 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Women Lie About Diet

Are you one of the women who lies about her diet hundreds of times per year? — Newser Stop bloody noses with bacon (seriously!) — The Frisky Because time is a commodity: quick breakfast ideas — Real Simple Reasons people ignore their doctor's advice — Shape Who needs meatballs? Try this tempeh bolognese instead — Vegetarian Times Get moving with a challenging leg workout: 100 squats? Read more

Stefan Richter on Top Chef All-Stars Episode 14


Updated 03/28/11 3:57 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Stefan Richter Recaps Top Chef All-Stars Conch Episode

For the conch episode of Top Chef All-Stars, we have Finnish favorite, chef Stefan Richter, sharing his thoughts. What's up everybody?! Lots has happened since I blogged last time. I have been to Finland, my homeland, and I opened a steakhouse in a beautiful cotton factory on a river in Tampere. You can see pictures on my Facebook or follow me on Twitter, if you like. Finland was fun, exiting, Read more