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Paccheri With Fresh & Canned Tomato Sauce

Every Italian family has their favorite tomato sauce recipe, often one that has been passed down through generations. It may be a simple sauce made...

Beef With White Wine Sauce

This beef with white wine sauce is a lighter take on a traditional beef stew made with tender pieces of beef simmered in white wine with carrots,...

Best Lemon Cupcakes

An easy Lemon Cupcake recipe. The perfect soft best cupcakes with a lemony taste. Add a creamy whipped cream Lemon Frosting. Lemon lovers will love...

Limoncello Cake

Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast with Sun Dried Tomatoes

This easy spinach-stuffed chicken breast recipe is loaded with a delicious blend of three cheeses, walnuts, and sun dried tomatoes. It’s rich and...

Homemade Cream Biscuits

These easy homemade cream biscuits are light, flaky and buttery made with only 5 ingredients including whipping cream. These tender biscuits are...

Spring Peas With Onions And Pancetta

I have a confession to make…..I have a love-hate relationship with peas. I grew up being served canned peas…..yes, I do mean those awful, army...

Maple Glazed Rainbow Carrots

Here in Florida, we do not experience the four seasons, but as we move closer to Easter, the produce in our local markets begins to change....

Lievito Madre Rolls

These lievito madre rolls are made with stiff levain which is a lower hydration starter. They have a softer texture and are perfect for those that...

Pan di Ramerino {Sweet Easter Buns}

I had plans to test out a number of new Easter recipes this year, but between taking care of my existing goats and chickens, as well as incubating...

Italian Chocolate Colomba

This Italian chocolate colomba is a variation of the traditional Italian Easter dove bread but with even more rich flavor from the melted chocolate...

Pugliese Easter Cake

This Pugliese Easter cake has a fragrant aroma from lemon zest and vanilla and is a classic Easter dessert. It has a light texture, moist crumb and...

Treccia di Pasqua (Sweet Italian Easter Bread)

Treccia di Pasqua (Sweet Italian Easter Bread) is one of the most beloved traditional desserts prepared in Italy during the Easter holidays. This...

Easter Egg Dessert with Chocolate Cream Filling

Looking for a fun and elegant Easter dessert that will truly impress your guests? This Easter egg dessert with chocolate cream filling is the...

Sheet Pan Pork Tenderloin

This easy Sheet Pan Pork Tenderloin / Roast is the perfect all in one dinner idea. Perfect for a family dinner or even a special get together....

Meatloaf with Hard-Boiled Eggs

Meatloaf with hard boiled eggs is a flavorful and hearty dish, perfect for special occasions or a cozy Sunday lunch with family. It’s a baked...

Vegetarian Carbonara with Smoky Cremini Mushrooms

Caramelized cremini mushrooms replace traditional cured pork in this satisfying vegetarian carbonara recipe. Photo Credits: Mark Beahm Pasta...

Easter In Italy

Easter in Italy is a Christian based holiday, which begins on Palm Sunday, and culminates the following week on Easter Sunday. Although all of Holy...

Italian Easter Pie

This is one of Italy’s most beloved and popular Easter traditions – Pizza Chiena Rustica, also known as Italian Easter Pie. This rich, savory...

Focaccia Pugliese (Italian Cherry Tomato Focaccia)

Focaccia Pugliese is one of the most iconic and delicious recipes from Southern Italy. This traditional flatbread comes from Puglia, the...

Italian Easter Recipes

Easter is a very important holiday in Italy, and like most Italian holidays it revolves around both the church and holiday food specialties. Easter...

Italian Eggless Easter Bread

This Italian eggless Easter bread is just as soft and fluffy as the traditional sweet brioche but without eggs! Enjoy it for a sweet holiday...

Pizza Rustica

Food plays a very important part in Italian holiday celebrations, and Easter in particular has many famous recipes associated with it. Pizza...

Easy Lemon Pasta

You only need a few pantry staples and 15 minutes to make this easy lemon pasta! This simple recipe is economical, cream-free, and packs a punch...

Pizza Chena

Pizza Chena, or Pizza Chiena, sometimes pronounced “Pizza Gaina,” is a southern Italian savory “pie” made with a variety of cheese, cold...

Pork Roll-Ups

These pork roll ups are made with thin, tender slices of pork wrapped around spinach and cheese then seared on the stovetop. Stuffed pork rolls are...

Uova alla Monachina (Crispy Italian Béchamel-Stuffed Eggs)

Uova alla Monachina are a traditional Italian appetizer made with hard-boiled eggs that are stuffed, breaded, and fried to golden perfection....

Colomba di Pasqua {Easter Dove Bread}

When I think of Christmas in Italy, I think of Panettone, and this sweet bread formed in the shape of a dove is what you find across Italy at...

Chocolate Chip Ricotta Cookies

These ricotta chocolate chip cookies are made with creamy ricotta and mini chocolate chips for an irresistible treat! They are soft and tender...

Soft Italian Breakfast Buns

These soft Italian breakfast buns also called flauti alla cioccolato are made with a rich brioche dough that stays soft for days. Homemade...

Savory Apple Strudel with Speck and Onions

If you’re looking for a unique and flavorful dish, this Savory Apple Strudel with Speck and Onions is just what you need! Inspired by the...

Eggs in Purgatory (Uova al Purgatorio)

Italian breakfast made of eggs gently poached in a spicy tomato sauce. It’s so delicious you’d never guess it’s made from just a few pantry...

Roasted Squash With Whipped Feta, Pistachios, and Hot Honey

I recently visited a local discount grocery store to buy vegetables for my chickens and found some gorgeous butternut squash on sale. Of course,...

Italian Parmesan Baked Fennel

Italian Baked Fennel is an easy side dish, made with fresh Italian parsley, Parmigiano cheese and a little Olive oil. So good and good for you!...

Crescia ~ Umbrian Easter Cheese Bread

Crescia is a traditional Umbrian bread loaded with cheese that is typically made every Easter although I have found this bread sold year round...