Wife appreciation post – If you keep smiling, I’ll keep smiling, Add good food and never ending laughs, that’s all I (we) need 🙂 xo
Red Pepper Pasta, AKA “Peperonata” is an awesome way to switch up your pasta game this summer – full recipe is written on substack if you follow the like in my bio #pastatime
Is mammamia one word? or is it mamma mia? anyways, this rich, smooth, juicy and spicy pomodoro sauce will have you screaming the aformentioned word/phrase #nightimtenoodles rice is available on my substack in my bio
Need knife skills? This one is called the “up & down”. it’s all about not recoiling too far with the knife and using the other hand as a guide. It feels weird for about 5 minutes, and then you have it for life. Follow my substack from more insights, recipes and tips on cooking (and occationally life) link in bio
This is probably the last week you can make a great asparagus risotto due to the end of the season – so go make it happen! I have the recipe written in my bio if you like to follow written instructions
follow @frankiecooks for more of nature’s grotesque bounty #horseradish
Does anyone else feel like a zombie on EVERY monday? I do, my Amatriciana seems to heal this ailment, slightly
There’s no one secret to the best pasta – it’s a lot of little things. viscosity of the sauce: not too thick, not too thin. umami: in the form of anchovies, parmigiano, chevre and msg aromatics: great garlic, basil
A nice twist on the classic spaghetti limone (IMO popularized by @frankprisinzano ) follow @frankiecooks for more recipe videos, hit up the link in my bio for written recipes. peace.
Tune in to the season finale of Struggle Meals tonight at 7 only on Tastemade The recipes truly are idea for today’s heat – we couldn’t have planned better! Turning on your stove or oven would just make it hotter, these no cook recipes will blow you away and keep you cool all summer long.
Need Knife Skills? This is the “BITE & SLAM” get the knife in there, then bring the other hand to safety as you knock it through. check out my bio link for more of everything! spread the work – have a lovely day xoxo -FC
Pan tossing is functional and it looks cool. This is your sign to practice!
Culinary Service Announcement: DON’T FORGET THE BASIL, SWEET FLAVORS WILL AMAZE YOU. (an overlooked ingredient, just put it on there be obedient).
Recently shot a show in brooklyn and hit up a bunch of my favorite pizza spots, here’s what the day ways like!
I went to Italy with my dad for the first time in 2001 – I ordered my pasta “al dente”. With my hi-8 camera in hand, I captured the moment on tape, not that I’d ever forget this moment with my dad. I learned my lesson, al dente goes without saying, even though I was just trying to say as many words in italian as possible to impress Dino. thank you Dino for this, wherever you are.
Tips for slicing zucchini!
Did you know that one of Venice’s classic regional dishes is anchovy and onion sauce? They simply call it “salsa” Bigoli are fat spaghetti, like bucatini sans the hole running through the center. Any larger format twirly pasta will do. Good anchovies make this dish sing as opposed to stinking. recipe in my substack follow link in the bio! #pastatime
Trumpet Mushrooms, Miso Brown Butter Pasta
I hope you’re enjoying whatever freetime you have this summer. If you want to make someone happy, cook them something special – and the word special is weird, because what it really needs is your love, that’s what makes it special. Go do that if you’re up for it – you won’t regret it. FC
“Santa may not be coming down the chimney just yet, but that’s ok we’ll have fun without him!” It’s Christmas in July – tonight on Struggle Meals only on @tastemade (7pm est) Follow this link to see where and how to watch https://www.tastemade.com/streaming
The real broccoli rabe pasta! recipe link in my bio on substack The americans added the sausage, the italians have always used great anchovies – and when done right “it slaps”
Knife Skill! “The guilletine” dark, yes, but also effective. check out my substack, link in bio, were I write recipes and give more thoughts on all things good living. FC
The Choo-Choo Train Rolling Technique. Many have copied it – here’s my patent application. since 2009
#ad I loved trying the new @tostitos Mexican Style Three Cheese Bite Size Rounds and other fun flavors at the Tost by Tostitos Lounge this weekend! Check it out for yourself this Saturday, May 13th at Smorgasburg Williamsburg
