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Crave-Worthy Recipes June 14, 2019

Classic 3 cheese lasagna with meat sauce recipe

Lasagna from scratch is a meal to behold, but if you’re like most people, simmering sauce and making individual strips of pasta aren’t on your nightly schedule. Boxed pastas and store-bought marinaras save a ton of time without sacrificing any flavor. Some Sunday when you have a whole day to kill, build it from the ground up, but on a busy day — in a busy life — have no shame in shortcuts. National Lasagna Day is right around the corner (July 29). You might be headed to your favorite Italian restaurant for a great big piece, but why not do as the Italians do, and make this delicious dish at home! Here are a few tips for baking your best lasagne ever: 1. Careful with your noodles. Building a good lasagna requires a bit of architecture. Lasagna needs a good structure, and the noodles give it all it needs —…

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News Bites April 17, 2019

Lasagna or lasagne: Which is correct?

Lasagne or lasagna? It’s everyone’s favorite cheesy Italian casserole. Layers of al dente noodles create a deliciously starchy structure on which we pile creamy ricotta, tomato-y meat sauce, and melty mozzarella. It’s a comfort food like no other. But what’s with the spelling? Have you noticed sometimes lasagna ends in an ‘e’ rather than an ‘a’? While it might seem like they are interchangeable (and they basically are in the U.S.), there is actually a method to this pasta madness. In Italian, ‘lasagne’ is the plural name given to flat, rectangular pieces of pasta. Whereas ‘lasagna’ is actually the singular form of ‘lasagne.’ ‘Lasagna’ is also the American English spelling of the word, with ‘lasagnas’ being the American plural. English speakers outside of North America usually use ‘lasagne.’ Whether you spell it with an A or an E, the pronunciation is the same. The last syllable sounds like “ya” —…

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News Bites November 21, 2017

Delicious party rings your guests can’t pass up

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Party rings are always so inviting. They’re packed with all kinds of goodness, and you can cut off as much or as little as you want to eat. And every circle has a center, meaning a built-in hole for a delicious dip meant to be shared with friends. Sure, there is shrimp cocktail, but there’s a whole world of ideas out there from buffalo chicken to biscuits and gravy. Party rings usually simple to make and pretty to look at, making them the perfect thing to bring to a holiday get-together. Here are 10 party food rings you can make and take to your next party. Buffalo Chicken Crescent Ring It’s easy, spicy, and who doesn’t love buffalo chicken dip? https://www.pinterest.com/pin/154881674664849364/ Garlic knot chicken alfredo ring There are just too many good things in that title to pass up. Yum! https://www.pinterest.com/pin/405183297717303686/ Chili Dog bread ring This would be a hit at any kids party, for…

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