Archive - Pastas & Sauces of Simmering: life is hard, cooking should be easy

How To Cook Fresh Tomatoes

I sometimes wonder if reading this blog is like listening to the old uncle who rolls out the same stories every time nostalgia strikes. So many of the…

Aug 28, 2023 •

Slow Roasted Tomatoes

Right about now tomatoes are flooding farmers' markets, and just like that, they'll be gone in a few weeks. That's just the way it goes as summer fades…

Aug 28, 2023 •

July 2023

Slow Simmered Tomato Sauce

Originally published October 2013 I'm back to my bad sleeping habits, which only means good things for all of you. The good news is my running streak is…

Jul 15, 2023 •

January 2023

Jennie’s Homemade Manicotti

Originally published January 2010 I try to never go back on my word. It's one of the tenets of parenting. You must keep your promises (which is why it's…

Jan 6, 2023 •

November 2022

Sugo, an Italian Meat Sauce

originally published August 2018 Most of you might still be in a summer state of mind (or maybe denial). I realize a hearty, slow simmered, Italian meat…

Nov 14, 2022 •

July 2022

Basil & Cashew Pesto

Originally published August 2016 This time of year is bittersweet. While I appreciate the cooler weather fall ushers in, this particular change of…

Jul 24, 2022 •

A Must-Make No Cook Tomato Sauce

Caprese Spaghetti

Jul 24, 2022 •

January 2022

Jennie’s Marinara Sauce

a simple sauce for busy weekdays

Jan 31, 2022 •

September 2021

Pasta e Ceci {pasta with chickpeas}

an easy recipe, foraged from the fridge & cupboard

Sep 22, 2021 •

May 2021

comfort cooking, Italian-American style

May 22, 2021 •

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