We can't get enough of pasta! There's something just so comforting about a plate of noodles, plus the endless possibilities of sauces and garnishes make it anything but boring. And if you're making a ...

Anyone who knows me or who comes to my restaurant regularly, knows my mother. And, everyone loves her. And, that's really easy to do because she always has a smile and a kind word for everyone she ...

YEARS OF COOKING in cramped Manhattan kitchens have hardened me against counter-clogging gadgetry. When it came to producing homemade pasta, though, specialty equipment always seemed unavoidable. So I ...

Homemade pasta? It’s not as tough as you think Think making your own pasta is impossible? Donatella Arpaia shares a recipe that’s simple! Create delicious cavatelli and dress it up with tomatoes, ...

If you're a fan of Italian cuisine, and pasta in particular, you might have considered making your own. Shelling out for a pasta machine, however, it's not an inexpensive commitment, and if you are ...

Today the Flavor section debuts an occasional series about food, family, tradition and culture. The cooks we feature live in or near Houston, but their backgrounds reflect our community's vast ...

No matter if you were immediate family, extended or adopted, my family — at times over 30 of us — inevitably crowded into my grandparents’ Bridgeview bungalow kitchen. Even when it was nice outside or ...

Cavatelli If you fancy a handmade pasta that requires less time and effort in the preparation stage, Fabio Manfredi suggests making cavatelli. "For an even simpler Southern Italian approach, cavatelli ...