A Plateful of Ways to Welcome National Meatball Day


Updated 03/09/11 3:50 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Meatball Recipes for National Meatball Day

It's true that Fat Tuesday's officially passed and won't come around for another year — but that doesn't leave you out of excuses to enjoy a little midweek celebration. After all, today is National Meatball Day! Add a little spring to your step by thinking ahead about the comforting meatball meal you'll be enjoying later tonight. Whether your preference is a brothy soup or a filling sandwich, Read more

Learn How Chef Marco Canora Does Meatballs


Updated 02/17/11 4:35 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 0 comments

Marco Canora's Meatball Recipe

Ever since he almost won The Next Iron Chef, we've been huge fans of Italian cooking king Marco Canora. Looks like we aren't the only ones who love him because our friends at Slashfood asked him to reveal his delectable-sounding meatball recipe. Wondering what key ingredient makes these meatballs amazingly creamy and deliciously juicy? To find out, head over to Slashfood and watch a video of the Read more

Meatball Sandwiches Are Messy But Delicious


Updated 02/02/11 9:44 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Meatball Sandwich Recipe

When it comes to Super Bowl Sunday, I like to serve a messy, meaty meal such as burgers, sloppy Joes, or my current favorite, these meatball sandwiches. Layers of marinara sauce, melted cheese, and flavorful meatballs come together beautifully in a lightly toasted brioche bun. Although this can be made with store-bought marinara sauce, it tastes even better when you make your own. Assemble the Read more

Satisfying Comfort Foods


Updated 01/03/11 1:13 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 0 comments

Satisfying Comfort Foods

On Winter evenings when I come home hungry, fatigued, and cold from the rain, there's nothing I crave more than nostalgic childhood favorites like pot pie, macaroni and cheese, and meatballs. I've compiled my favorite recipes, so you know where to turn if you're craving comfort at your next meal. To make these palate pleasers, read on. Read more

Come Party With Me: Holiday Pub Crawl — Menu


Updated 12/14/10 9:50 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Easy Holiday Appetizer Recipes

Last December, my family started a new tradition: a holiday pub crawl! We met for heavy hors d'oeuvres at a cousin's house, then afterward took a tour of the neighborhood's best bars. It's a casual but festive style of soirée, and since everyone always has lots of parties to attend, friends and family members can stop by for one drink or take part in the entire crawl. When planning the first Read more

Yummy Links: From Punch to Applesauce


Updated 11/30/10 11:45 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 0 comments

Punch Recipes and Other Interesting Food Stories From the Web

Here's seven delicious drink recipes that can easily be made in batches. — Huffington Post Food Must make: Spanish meatballs with romesco sauce. — Hands on Gourmet While it may be harder to get through the security line, it's easier to find a drink at the airport. — USA Today Learn how Grant Achatz creates a menu for Alinea. — GQ Mario Batali and Joe Bastianich are fighting protesters Read more

Ground Meat Galore at Meatball Madness!


Updated 10/11/10 3:15 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Pictures From Meatball Madness

Besides revealing a little of her personal life at a demonstration, Giada De Laurentiis also hosted one of the kickoff parties to the Food Network's New York City Wine and Food Festival. On Thursday night she was taking pictures and passing out meatballs at Meatball Madness, a walk-around competition that featured over 30 of New York's Italian restaurants and chefs. While I thoroughly enjoyed Read more

¿No Comes Mas? A Saturday Afternoon With a Spanish Mother


Updated 09/23/10 2:47 PM · Posted by partysugar · 2 comments

Pictures of a Typical Spanish Lunch

Last weekend I found myself in the gentle rolling hills of the Andalusian countryside: I was invited to eat a luxurious lunch cooked by a friend's mother. I don't know if you're familiar with Spanish mothers, but they like to cook and more importantly, they like to feed. She created a typical multicourse feast for yours truly! Naturally, I documented the entire thing to share with you. Here, Read more

Come Party With Me: Half-Birthday Housewarming — Menu


Updated 03/16/10 7:55 AM · Posted by partysugar · 0 comments

Italian Appetizer Menu For Housewarming Party

On birthdays (and half birthdays), I like to make my favorite foods, thus for my half-birthday housewarming, I plan on serving a spread of delectable Italian bites. The party goes from 7:30-10 p.m., smack in the middle of dinner time, so I'll need to offer a substantial amount of food. I don't want to spend days in the kitchen or prepare anything that requires a plate and utensils; that's why Read more

Come Party With Me: Greek Dinner — Menu


Updated 02/16/10 7:57 AM · Posted by partysugar · 7 comments

Greek Themed Dinner Party Menu and Recipes

This Friday my sister and I are hosting our annual girls' getaway to the cabin. Every Winter, we grab our best friends and enjoy a leisurely couple of days in the mountains. The highlight of the event is Saturday wine tasting in Murphys. To make things more exciting, we've decided to give the whole weekend a Dionysus theme. Naturally, I'm cooking up a mouthwatering Greek dinner. We'll start with Read more