ICE Alum Opens Maialino Mare in Washington, D.C.
“I’ve been cooking for as long as I could see above the stovetop, but it wasn’t a viable profession to my parents, so I didn’t see it as anything serious,” Chef Rose says. Growing up, she cooked in...
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Three Artisanal Tastes of Pasadena
While the greater city of Los Angeles is known worldwide for its restaurants and diverse cuisines, Pasadena has become a hotbed for culinary artisans. Here are three to experience near our campus...
Chef Frank's Fettuccine Alfredo
"Fettuccine alfredo, the way it's meant to be ... doesn't take a lot of ingredients, and everyone loves it," Chef Frank says. "I serve it during the holidays. It's a labor of love." He starts with...
Three Keys to Creamy, Meaty Lasagna
"Pancetta is basically cured pork belly," Chef Frank explains. The salt and fat content add "depth and richness to tomato sauce." After seasoning and browning short ribs, he adds red wine, red chili...
How to Chef-ify Spaghetti and Meatballs
Chef Frank's typical Sunday dinner consists of meatballs combining beef, pork and veal that he mechanically tenderizes with a grinder. He hand blends four eggs with the ground meat rather than milk...
Renewal Season: Three Plant-Based Recipes to Make this Spring
An Italian Pasta with Pancetta for the Holidays
Holidays in my household, like in most Filipino households, revolve around food. My mom and I made a deal: I cook for Thanksgiving and she cooks for Christmas (and I always help out with the Christmas...
Sweet Pea Gnocchi with Roasted Oyster Mushrooms in a Shallot Broth
Sweet peas stand out as nutritious legumes, providing Vitamin K, fiber and other beneficial nutrients to this dish. They also lend gnocchi sweetness and the perfect green hue, which is seamlessly...
Former "Top Chef" Contestant Bruce Kalman’s Best-Seller: Spaghetti alla Chitarra
Spaghetti alla Chitarra is a regional pasta from Abruzzo. The noodles are made with, just as it sounds, a guitar, which happens to be Chef Kalman’s muse. In fact, he owns three: a Taylor six-string...
Oil Exploration
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How to Make Homemade Ricotta Ravioli with Brown Butter, Sage and Hazelnut Sauce
This recipe melds simple, straightforward ingredients into a flavorful, decadent dish. With just five ingredients, Chef Robert’s brown butter sage sauce is the perfect companion for his pillowy...
Three Oils To Add to Your Pantry
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