Modern Family Meals

This Bolognese sauce will make you feel as if you are eating at a high-end Italian restaurant right at home (and for a fraction of the price!).  It is a great choice for Sunday dinner either with just the family or dinner with friends.  My favorite is to put it with fresh homemade pappardelle, but it pairs well with most pastas.   The best part?  This sauce freezes extremely well making it even simpler to enjoy it on a weekend when all you need to do is defrost and boil some pasta. What is Bolognese? Bolognese or Ragu alla Bolognese sauce is a type of meat sauce that originates from Bologna, Italy. Its main ingredients are ground beef, pancetta, onions, carrots, celery, milk and white wine. Interestingly, even though Spaghetti Bolognese is the most common dish in the US, in Italy Bolognese is never served on spaghetti, but only on fresh tagliatelle (which is a wider version of fettucine). Link to official recipe from the City of Bologna: https://www.bolognawelcome.com/en/other/recip

Weekend brunch is a ritual in our home and my dad's Challah Bread French Toast is a staple that is loved by both family and friends.  Paired with scrambled eggs, bacon and a glass or orange juice, this meal gives you that perfect combination of savory and sweet.  Have some left over?  No problem this French Toast freezes well and can be reheated with just about 30-60 seconds in the microwave.  This trick allows me to save individual slices for serving up to my toddler for easy weekday breakfasts as well. What is Challah Bread?   Challah is a bread made with eggs, yeast, flour and sugar that is typically prepared/eaten on special occasions by Jewish families.  It is typically recognizable by its braided design but can come in various shapes and flavors.  But the richness of the basic recipe makes it ideal for French Toast.  You can make it at home but its also quite easy to find at most major grocery stores (I've always had particularly good luck at Trader Joe's). Ingredient