Slow Simmered Pork Ragu with Pappardelle

There is no better smell that is pure comfort to me than when I have a big huge pot of gravy simmering on the stove for Sunday Gravy.  (My gravy is your marinara sauce).  Growing up this was one of the happiest times as a girl, knowing I would be eating my Grandmother’s meatballs and…

Hazelnut Crusted Arancini

I love everything about arancini (Italian rice balls).  I can remember having them at Sunday dinner and what a treat they were to have.  My Dad use to make these with meat and peas, he loved his peas, but I don’t particulary care for the traditional Italian recipe.  I am happy with simple, stuff it…