We love hosting gatherings of all kinds at our house. Whether it's the Track & Field team, my Bible study group, or family, our table is often full with a few extra chairs pulled up and squeezed in on the ends.
Food is one of the ways we extend hospitality to people in my family. There's something intimate about sharing a meal, and especially when that meal is a favorite family recipe shared through the generations.
My mama Maria is famous for her Southern Italian specialties - lots of classic ragus and meatballs generously served over pasta or ravioli. She served up this deliciousness for celebrations of all kinds, including birthday parties, graduations, or simply for a group of friends.
I recently cooked for the Open Door Sisterhood retreat in Idaho and this was the meal we served up for our fancy dinner on the final night. The ladies got dressed up in black dresses and had a ball! We made Pumpkin Tiramisu and pizzelle cookies for desert.
Looking for a show-stopper holiday meal for your family or company? Why not serve our famous Italian meat sauce over spinach-stuffed shells? Recipe below.