"Very much like my Nonnas and Mom and aunts made it - but only used fresh rosemary for herbs. After combining chicken with sauce, onions and red bell pepper(we use a whole cut up fryer or rabbit) I bring to a simmer, cover and put in 300 deg oven for about 40 mins. "

"This has always been a Good Friday and Christmas Eve dish in our Italian family. Giada's version is very close to ours - we always have added baby green peas to our sauce. Served with linguini or spaghetti. Occasionally we use calamari instead of shrimp. Love this stuff!!"

"Great flavor and easy to put together. Used capellini for the noodles. Worked perfectly. Used sriracha because we love it. "

"This tasted great! I used chuck steak and it didn't get dry like round or sirloin can when braised. Added big chunks of carrots too. Family loved it. Served it over rice. The smoked paprika gave it a new depth of flavor. Will make it again. "

"This was fabulous! Don;t overmix and it comes out perfect. The frosting is light and divine! Everyone asked for the recipe."

"Made this with coconut pudding. My DH loved it. I gave it 4 stars because I really prefer a traditionally made apple pie (filling thickened with a bit of flour or tapioca). Making another today using instant vanilla pudding. Maybe I'll like a bit more neutral flavor. But this is easy and quick to make with ingredients I always have on hand (I keep ..."

"Turned out great! A few tweeks: used my immersion blender and pureed the canned tomatoes in their juice. Used 4 cups of wine. When I added the tomato paste with herbs, I sauteed it for about 10 mins on med heat - it cooks the raw taste out of paste. Used 1 C beef broth. Put in 300 deg oven for 3 hrs. AND most important - used a CHUCK roast. Way m"

"Except for the red pepper, this is exactly my meatball recipe. I use panko crumbs. And add 1/2 .c water. Makes great meatballs!!""