Episode 72: Italian Night at home: Hosting and cooking comfort food favorites!
Episode 72: Italian Night at home: Hosting and cooking comfort food favorites!  
Podcast: Food Friends: Home Cooking Made Easy
Published On: Tue May 07 2024
Description: Are you ever overwhelmed by the thought of hosting a dinner party? Do you often find yourself stuck in the kitchen, cooking at the last minute, and missing out on the conversation?If you're tired of complicated dinner parties and craving a simple yet elegant way to entertain loved ones with an Italian feast, then this episode is for you. We'll guide you through making home cooking and hosting easy and enjoyable!This week you’ll discover:How to assemble a brilliant first course made entirely of prepared items you source and elevate from your local grocery store3 make-ahead comfort foods that make hosting a breeze, including a game-changing technique for fail-proof risotto!An approachable strategy for homemade pasta that brings your friends and loved ones into the kitchenA dessert you can make from scratch to wow your friends, or a premade option that you can assemble and serve in an unexpected and delightful way  Don't miss out on the chance to invite some friends over for a memorable Italian dinner party. Tune in now to learn how to make it easy, fun, and enjoyable for all—especially for you!***Links to from this week’s show:Ina Garten’s antipasto platterMarinated mozzarella balls from We Are Not MarthaGrissini breadsticksWhite bean bruschetta (hot) from Full of Beans and a simple white bean salad to top bruschetta from Fifteen SpatulasSimple homemade anchovy dressing from The KitchnSunday Sauce by Ali Slagle for the NY TimesMarcella Hazan’s tortellini and her Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking cookbookClassic tortelloni from QBCucina, and Tortellini with asparagus and lemon from Taste of HomeHow to make easy oven baked risotto via The KitchnInstant pot risotto from Pressure Cook RecipesJules de Strooper <a...