Karen Akunowicz, chef & owner of Fox & the Knife in Boston, makes a classic Italian-American comfort food: Baked Ziti. Karen starts by making a tomato sauce with garlic, olive oil, San Marzano tomatoes, and fresh basil. She then cooks penne to al dente perfection before tossing them in a blend of mozzarella, ricotta, and breadcrumbs. The pasta mixture gets layered into a casserole dish, along with the tomato sauce, and is topped with extra cheese and lots of fresh parsley before baking in the oven. The result is a cheesy, comforting dish that’s perfect for feeding a family, or just a very hungry individual! ... Read More

After countless requests, and with Valentine’s Day coming up, I finally decided to do a chocolate pudding video. I also decided to adapt the starch-less, and much more chocolaty Italian method for budino to produce it, which is why the word “puddino” is now part of the language (or at least that’s the plan). Enjoy! ... Read More