Sunday lunch is an ideal time for entertaining friends. Consider this Italian-inspired menu. A lively garden salad of mixed herbs and lettuce leaves starts the meal. Follow it with a festive version ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Manjares chef Wilson Coronel preparing seafood pasta marinara. Credit: Lisa Reisman photos Clams.

Yes, those jars of marinara sauce at the supermarket beckon when you are faced with the question, “What’s for dinner?” But marinara is surprisingly easy to make and lends itself to many variations. I ...

Using even the cheapest store-bought marinara sauce is easier than trying to make your own. With so many brands offering savory takes on this Italian classic under the $5-mark, you have shelves of ...

I tried marinara-sauce recipes from celebrity chefs including Alex Guarnaschelli and Tyler Florence. Giada De Laurentiis' sauce had a celery aftertaste I didn't like and took the longest to make. I ...

In our Taste Test series, BA editors conduct blind comparisons to discover the best supermarket staples (like vanilla ice cream or frozen pizza). Today, which store-brand marinara makes the best bowl ...

This pantry staple isn't exactly the same at the two major stores. Stephanie Gravalese is a food and beverage writer, photographer, recipe developer, and creator of the Slow Living Kitchen blog. Her ...