Summer Grilling Party. Recently, we hosted a dinner party for 8. It was held outdoors. Almost everything on the menu was grilled, including the appetizers and dessert. The formula was simple. Invite a group of guests who like to eat and drink. Make sure they can converse on a wide […]
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Spaghetti & Meatballs, DeSando Family Recipe
Spaghetti and Meatballs Spaghetti & Meatballs. This is our family recipe, handed down for multiple generations. My grandfather Frank, who emigrated from Calabria, taught my dad, who taught me. I have later taught my two sons, Luke and Carlo, how to make this rich red sauce and succulent meatballs. https://cookingsecretsformen.com/2017/10/18/my-dads-italian-meat-ball-recipe/) […]
About the Author
About the Author – I grew up in a restaurant family. My dad owned several restaurants in DC in the ’50s & ’60s (Randy’s, DeSando’s, and The Channel House among others). My dad was the main cook and I learned a lot from him about how to cook. I started […]
Men and Cooking
77 % of the chefs in restaurants in the US are men. So why do so many men either hate, avoid or just stink at cooking? To me the reasons are simple – either they just don’t want to learn how to cook or they are intimidated by anything more than simple grilling of steaks.
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