We need to talk about Carbonara. As a chef, I’ve seen it all: Carbonara made with cream, with bacon, with onions, even with peas. But the most common error, the one that stands between a good pasta dish and a sublime one, is the cheese. The search for the best cheese for authentic carbonara is…
Best meat for carbonara — it sounds like a simple question, right? But if you’ve ever debated between crispy bacon, smoky pancetta, or rich guanciale while stirring your creamy pasta, you know this isn’t a decision to take lightly. As chefs like to say, “The meat makes or breaks the magic.” Based on our culinary…
Let’s have a chat. You, me, and that dusty jar of “Italian Seasoning” in your pantry. As a food expert who has spent years in real Italian kitchens, I’m here to tell you (with all the love in my heart): you’ve been lied to. That “Chicken Alfredo” you love? It’s about as Italian as a…