Mains

If you’re craving comfort food, picadillo—my dad’s favorite meal—is a tasty must-make. Perfected by my mom, who learned it from a Mexican friend, this is her take on the authentic Latin recipe. Simple to make and incredibly delicious. Serve with crusty bread or tortillas. Enjoy!

My high school friend Julie made this for me way back in the 80s. We had both just moved to the big city when she invited me over for a rice-box recipe casserole dinner I never forgot.

Warm up winter days with tender braised New Zealand lamb, sweet carrots, and fluffy russet potatoes, all simmered in a perfectly balanced, comforting broth. This stew is outstanding, you’ll want to make it again and again.

This recipe captures the true essence of Italian cooking—simple, wholesome ingredients coming together in perfect harmony.

To say I’m obsessed with this dish, is accurate. I’ve had it many times, and it’s always so good. I hope you enjoy it!

Our showstopper rib roast is the perfect holiday dinner main. It’s easy to make and makes a beautiful presentation.

My daughter and I were walking in the West Village after seeing “Back from the Vatican,” a funny, fantastic show. It was our third night in NYC, and we still hadn’t had Italian so the striped awnings of Little Italy beckoned. We found a buzzy spot, snagged two seats at the bar and settled into the menu. Spaghetti Vongole caught my eye.

Served with a steamed fragrant Jasmine rice, everyone loves a great stir-fry! This sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. This will save time and with the right ingredients on hand, will finish off this dish in less than 20 minutes.

Pan Bagnat is sold on the beaches in Nice and street vendors in Paris. It means bathed bread and it makes perfect sense as the flavour of the sandwich only intensifies the longer it sits, allowing the bread to lazily soak up the dressing.

The Cobb sandwich was created in 1937 by Robert Cobb, owner of the Brown Derby Restaurant in Hollywood.

Throughout Paris, stylish women can be seen lounging in bistros, nibbling on the decadent Croque Monsieur. With its sweet honey ham and melted layers of aged Gruyère, it’s really a sophisticated twist on the classic grilled ham and cheese.

Perfect pork belly combines tender meat with a top layer of melty fat and unbeatably crispy skin.

Butchers typically sell pork belly in large slabs or cut into long, inch-thick strips. Here, simple to make and so delicious, with fresh sage and sea salt.

Emailed from Calabria, from a friend's Italian grandmother, this recipe is one of our favourites.

There a few recipes as comforting as a classic beef stew, braised over time with harvest potatoes and vegetables and served with a baguette. Begin this one mid-afternoon to have it ready just in time for dinner. You can always set your oven timer, or prepare it the night before and cook in a slower cooker.