Phillip Speciale

The Endless Varieties Of Pizza

When one thinks about Italian food, typically the first thing you would think about is pizza. It has a rich history and has become a part of the culture of Italy. There are a tremendous amount of styles, sizes and flavors making it a rather versatile style of food. And the best part about it is it really is not all that difficult to make. The earliest pizzeria known to have opened was in 1830 at Via Port'Alba 18 in... (posted by Phillip 1 year 311 days ago.)

Mia Cucina Pazzo - Rigatoni with Sausage Cream Sauce

I enjoy Italian food to much. If I'm not cooking and eating Italian food, I'm writing about it. Over the years I have created and recreated some great dishes in ''My Crazy Kitchen" and through trial and error have developed some pretty good dishes. Pasta has always been a family favorite. It's economical, very easy to make and seems to get everybody's attention. Nothing brings a family together like a... (posted by Phillip 2 years 108 days ago.)

Traditional Homemade Sicilian Sausage

Throughout the busy years I've tried a variety of store bought Italian sausages that are okay but never match the quality of Italian sausage my Grandfather made when I was a child. I've always had the recipe for this great tasting sausage but never had the time to make it. Yes, making your own sausage takes plenty of time and you need plenty of help in the kitchen to prepare such a family recipe. Anyone who has ever... (posted by Phillip 2 years 213 days ago.)