Making Italian American classics my own means taking shortcuts wherever I can.

Do not let the humble exterior fool you. This Ohio tavern serves a fried bologna sandwich people happily drive miles to enjoy ...

Lightly heat the oil in a pan and add all the prepared vegetables. Sauté slowly until they take on a beautiful golden color. Pour the tomatoes — peeled, seeded, and chopped — into the pan. Cover and ...

Every type of pasta has a purpose, and often a sauce to match. This recipe, which comes from the cookbook “The Talisman of Happiness,” matches tortiglioni with peppers and eggplant. Of course, many ...