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Cheesy Baked Rigatoni Pasta Bake
  When you need a dinner that feeds a crowd, makes everyone happy, and gives you leftovers worth fighting over, our baked rigatoni checks every box....
Italian Roast Pork Loin
​This Italian roast pork loin is seasoned with fresh rosemary, garlic and dried oregano then slowly roasted until tender, juicy and flavorful....
Torta del Nonno – Grandfather’s Cake
​Torta del nonno is a traditional Italian grandfather’s cake made with cocoa shortcut pastry and a rich chocolate cream filling. It’s a lovely...
Spicy Egg & Pancetta Bake
  We have six chickens at our farmhouse in Umbria, and many more this side of the pond so I am used to getting fresh eggs daily. There is nothing...
Mediterranean Pasta
  Mediterranean pasta skips all the fluff and heavy sauces in favor of noodles dressed with extra virgin olive oil and tossed with tomatoes,...
Gelato vs Ice Cream: What’s the Real Difference?
  Gelato and ice cream may look similar, but they are not the same. In fact, they are made in completely different ways and deliver a very different...
Fried Potatoes, Peppers, & Onions
  This dish is the very essence of simple, soulful Italian home cooking, one of those recipes that proves you don’t need complicated techniques or...
Creamy Pasta Boscaiola
​Creamy pasta boscaiola is a rustic Italian pasta with mushrooms, sausage and a light cream sauce. This white boscaiola version is rich, cozy and...
Lemon Vanilla Tea Cookies
​These lemon vanilla tea cookies are tender, lightly sweet, and delicately flavored with fresh lemon zest and vanilla. A simple Italian-style cookie...
Spinach Lasagna Roll-ups Recipe
  Our Spinach Lasagna Roll Ups Recipe has everything you love about classic lasagna, rolled into easy-to-serve individual portions. Tender lasagna...
Chicken Cacciatore With Calabrian Peppers
  I have become obsessed recently with Calabrian peppers. You buy them in a jar, and you can buy either whole peppers or pepper pesto, which is my...
Pesto Recipe
  It’s easy to learn how to make pesto at home; all you need is 10 minutes, fresh basil, pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan, quality olive oil, a bit of...
Ricotta Gelato Recipe (Creamy Italian Gelato alla Ricotta)
  Ricotta gelato, or gelato alla ricotta, is a creamy and delicate Italian gelato made with fresh ricotta cheese, milk, cream, sugar, honey, and...
Panzanella Salad
  A handful of quality ingredients like crusty bread, luxurious olive oil, and ripe in-season tomatoes make panzanella salad recipe the summer side...
Pasta With Nduja, Lemon, & Breadcrumbs
  We love Nduja, but if you are not familiar with it, nduja is a spicy, spreadable pork salumi from Calabria, Italy. Traditionally, it is made...
Italian Seafood Pasta Recipe
​This simple Italian seafood pasta is made with juicy tomatoes, garlic, and a mix of tender seafood tossed with pasta for a fresh, flavorful dish....
Dandelion Greens 
  Dandelion greens recipes are a pleasantly bitter spring staple in southern Italy, Greece, and many other Mediterranean countries. In my Italian...
Strawberry Skillet Cake
​This strawberry skillet cake is soft, buttery, and filled with fresh strawberries for an easy dessert for summer. Baked in a skillet and finished...
Twice Cooked Artichokes
  The artichoke is one of Italy’s most treasured ingredients, and this famous thistle can be found in every region across the country prepared in a...
Zucchini and Zucchini Flower Pasta with Lemon Zest
  Zucchini and zucchini flower pasta is a true celebration of spring, full of fresh flavors and vibrant colors. This easy Italian recipe comes...
The ultimate comfort food: Zucchini Pesto and Sausage Fusilli Pasta.
  The ultimate comfort food: Zucchini Pesto and Sausage Fusilli Pasta. creamy, tasty and simply satisfying. It checks all the boxes. The post The...
Tomato Risotto
  This easy tomato risotto made with arborio rice, fresh (or canned!) tomatoes, and basil captures the essence of summer no matter what time of year...
Roasted Beets & Carrots Topped With Creamy Burrata Cheese
  Earthy, jewel-toned roasted beets and sweet, caramelized carrots are a pairing I turn to often, especially when I want a dish that feels both...
Lazy Daisy Cake
​A vintage favorite, this lazy daisy cake has a soft sponge crumb topped with a sweet coconut glaze that’s broiled until golden. It’s an easy...
Zucchini and Smoked Scamorza Pie
  Zucchini and smoked scamorza pie is a simple and flavorful Italian savory pie, perfect for spring and summer when zucchini are at their best. Made...
Baked Breaded Pesto and Parmigiano Chicken
​​​This baked breaded pesto and parmesan chicken is simple Italian comfort food! Juicy chicken is coated with basil pesto, topped with a crisp...
Creamy Spaghetti with Sausage, Artichokes, and Saffron
  There are certain pasta dishes that feel a little bit indulgent, yet come together with very little effort, making them perfect for a cozy evening...
Pecorino Romano vs Parmigiano Reggiano: What’s the Difference?
  Pecorino Romano and Parmigiano Reggiano are two of the most famous Italian cheeses, and people often confuse them. Both are hard cheeses used...
Asparagus Salad With Crumbled Feta & Pistachios
  Nothing says spring quite like a bundle of fresh asparagus, and this simple salad is one of my favorite ways to celebrate the season. Whether I’m...
Easy Pecan Blondies
​Butter pecan blondies are the perfect mix of chewy centers, crisp edges, and nutty pecan crunch. They come together fast with brown sugar, vanilla,...
Italian Almond and Ricotta Cake (Torta delle Monache Recipe)
  This Italian almond and ricotta cake, known as Torta delle Monache, is a simple and wonderfully fragrant dessert that melts in your mouth. It comes...
Crispy Baked Polenta Fries (Gluten-Free)
  You can make these irresistible polenta fries either by baking in the oven or air-frying them until the edges are satisfyingly crunchy. They’re a...
Creamy Chicken Alfredo Lasagna
  When two of the world’s most beloved Italian-American dishes collide, the result is nothing short of spectacular. Our Chicken Alfredo Lasagna...
Lievito Madre Discard Pasta
​This lievito madre discard pasta recipe is a creative way to use your excess sourdough discard! The homemade pasta dough uses eggs and pasta madre...
Pasta With Asparagus & Parmesan Fonduta
  Spring in Italy has always been my favorite season. It is a time when the countryside awakens, and a soft blanket of green stretches across the...