When I was growing up, there were a handful of my mother’s meals that always got the household excited. From her impossible-to-replicate chicken cutlets to the Granny Smith apple/onion/parsnip soup ...

Instructions: Drain the ricotta: Remove the ricotta from its container and place it in a colander set over a bowl. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours. Fry the thyme: Heat the olive ...

There’s nothing like mom’s stuffed shells. Now, you can upgrade this classic meal with a chicken-filled, lasagna-inspired riff thanks to Cara Lanz of MidwesternHomeLife.com. Pro-tip: "Stuffed shells ...

Similar to manicotti and cannelloni, stuffed shells are jumbo pasta shells filled with ricotta cheese and baked on a saucy bed of tangy marinara. The filling is usually seasoned with garlic and herbs ...