Tag Archives: red sauce

Recipe: Everyday Pate

Posted on January 2, 2024 by Burnt My Fingers

Everyday Paté is inspired by a red sauce place in South Glens Falls, NY called Massie’s. Their Italian entrees came with a pasta side, a cup of minestrone and a “relish plate” including celery and carrot sticks, mild pickled cherry … Continue reading →

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Why can’t we have food like this in the 518?

Posted on December 1, 2023 by Burnt My Fingers

I recently finished a sojourn in Sedona, AZ, a tourist town at least the equal of Saratoga Springs measured by the ratio of visitors dining out to residents. I was impressed by two places, Rascals and Mesa Grill, that served … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Chicago-Style Giardiniera

Posted on September 1, 2023 by Burnt My Fingers

We have some Chicago-style Italian beef sandwiches in our future for which Chicago-Style Giardiniera is a key component. Compared to our standard giardiniera it’s spicier, and contains oil. I long resisted the oil but am happy with the result. It … Continue reading →

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Recipe: The Bear’s Braciole

Posted on August 16, 2022 by Burnt My Fingers

Chef Courtney Storer, sister of the show’s producer, generously shared a recipe for this Italian “family meal” dish which was prepared before our eyes in the 6th episode of The Bear. I’ve made some tweaks which I humbly believe will … Continue reading →

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In which I make The Bear’s braciole

Posted on August 9, 2022 by Burnt My Fingers

In Episode 6 of the chef drama “The Bear”, the Berzatto family is gathered in the kitchen while dead brother Michael (this is a flashback) tells a shaggy dog story involving the Chicago Blackhawks and Bill Murray. During the process … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Best Way Eggplant Parm

Posted on October 19, 2021 by Burnt My Fingers

Best Way Eggplant Parm uses a flour-and-egg wash when cooking the eggplant slices. This creates a barrier to keep the slices from absorbing excessive oil, plus it provides another layer of flavor that’s similar to breadcrumbs but without the grease. … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Restaurant-Style Italian Dressing from scratch

Posted on February 23, 2021 by Burnt My Fingers

There’s a reason your home-made Italian dressing is not as good as the savory stuff in your favorite red sauce place. Restaurant-style Italian dressing has two secrets, one in the ingredients and the other in the technique, and we reveal … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Utica-Style Tomato Pie

Posted on August 11, 2020 by Burnt My Fingers

Utica-Style Tomato Pie is a gooey, unctuous treat made with lots of tomatoes and very little cheese; it is traditionally served at room temperature. We started with the Sal Detraglia recipe but did a lot of tinkering to get the … Continue reading →

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Uncle Steve’s Arribiata Sauce

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Burnt My Fingers

I have a soft spot for celebrity pasta sauce. First, I think jarred sauce is pretty generic so most any attempt to dress it up is likely to yield positive results. Second, I totally buy the notion of the pressured … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Easy Chicken Cacciatore

Posted on November 25, 2011 by Burnt My Fingers

Easy Chicken Cacciatore is a variation of the easy pasta technique in which we undercook the pasta, then let it absorb the sauce. Serves 4. Ingredients: 1 ½ c cooked chicken, diced 1 T Kosher salt 12 oz dry pasta 12 … Continue reading →

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