Saffron and Shellfish Risotto

Italians believe shellfish should not be paired with cheese, but we have included it as an option.

Mario's Spaghetti alla Carbonara

Pork Tenderloin with Apricot Fennel Ragout

Beef Tacos

For taco shells with great flavor and an authentic, homey appearance, set aside just 20 minutes and fry corn tortillas yourself.

Breaded Chicken Cutlets with Parmesan (Chicken Milanese)

These crispy cutlets have an unusually thick crust because they are coated in flour, eggs, and homemade bread crumbs.

Silky Butternut Squash Soup

Some nice garnishes for the soup are freshly grated nutmeg, a drizzle of balsamic vinegar, a sprinkle of paprika, or Buttered Cinnamon-Sugar Croutons.

Classic Spaghetti and Meatballs

This streamlined recipe can be on the table in under an hour.

Simple Lasagna with Hearty Tomato-Meat Sauce

No-boil noodles and a quick meat sauce that cooks in just 15 minutes are the secrets of our streamlined lasagna recipe.