A Taste of Amore

Mortadella and Pistachio Veal Meatballs

After seeing a version of these Roman style meatballs on Bobby and Giada in Italy , featuring celebrity chefs Giada DeLaurentis and Bobby Flay, I..

Triple Citrus Arugula & Fennel Salad

Spring is definitely in the air as the time has changed and the weather is warming, but we’re still seeing peak winter produce. This spring-hopeful..

Gina’s Artichoke Pie

When I met Gina at pick up at my daughter’s elementary school, she introduced herself as “everyone’s Nana” – and she certainly is. Well known..

Italian Ricotta Cookies

Each Christmas, I gift neighbors, teachers and friends trays of cookies as we approach the Christmas season. Some are the traditional cookies I grew up..

Pizza Margherita

The best piece of Italy to come America is arguably its cuisine – and the dish Americans have come to love the best has to..

Sunday Family Classics

Primi Piatti | First Course

Rigatoni alla Vodka with Burrata

Is there anything better than vodka sauce? Decadent but yet so simple to prepare, this is a favorite when we are looking for a treat..

Primi Piatti | First Course

Gnocchi alla Sorrentina

This baked dish of gnocchi with tomato sauce and fresh mozzarella is simply heaven on earth. It is the ultimate comfort dish. In Italian, we..

Primi Piatti | First Course

Spaghetti alla Bolognese

I love, love, love Bolognese sauce, and I may be known to order exclusively rigatoni alla Bolognese when out to eat at local Italian restaurants…

Primi Piatti | First Course

Penne alla Vodka with Peas and Pancetta

Penne alla Vodka is a delicious, creamy pasta dish that you’ll find at any Italian American restaurant, but you can easily prepare this at home…

Antipasti Favorites

Primi Piatti | First Course

Gina’s Artichoke Pie

When I met Gina at pick up at my daughter’s elementary school, she introduced herself as “everyone’s Nana” – and she certainly is. Well known..

Secondi Piatti | Main Course

Mussels with White Wine

I love mussels as an appetizer or main dish – they are so versatile, quick to prepare, and make an impressive presentation. This particular recipe..

Antipasti | Appetizers

Vongole Ripiene | Stuffed Clams

Seafood is such a central part of Pugliese cuisine, the region of southern Italy my family hails from. Their home town of Molfetta, Bari is..

Classic First Courses

Primi Piatti | First Course

Pizza Margherita

The best piece of Italy to come America is arguably its cuisine – and the dish Americans have come to love the best has to..

Primi Piatti | First Course

Pizza Dough

This pizza dough is a must make, must save recipe! Originally found on the blog “A Couple Cooks”, I have trusted this pizza recipe for..

Primi Piatti | First Course

Pasta con Crema di Zucchine | Pasta with Zucchini Crema

This dish is inspired by summer gardens overflowing with zucchini – these in season vegetables are aplenty in the summer time and there’s always a..

Main Course Winners

Secondi Piatti | Main Course

Mortadella and Pistachio Veal Meatballs

After seeing a version of these Roman style meatballs on Bobby and Giada in Italy , featuring celebrity chefs Giada DeLaurentis and Bobby Flay, I..

Secondi Piatti | Main Course

Grilled Octopus | Polpo alla Griglia

Octopus is a prepared frequently in Italian and Mediterranean cuisine. In this recipe, the octopus will be tenderized by using a classic method of dipping..

Secondi Piatti | Main Course

Mushroom and Spinach Frittata

An Italian frittata is basically an egg bake. Usually, its filled with vegetables but can be filled with anything you desire. As Italian families don’t..

Favorite Side Dishes

Contorni | Sides

Triple Citrus Arugula & Fennel Salad

Spring is definitely in the air as the time has changed and the weather is warming, but we’re still seeing peak winter produce. This spring-hopeful..

Primi Piatti | First Course

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

Nothing quite hits the spot for me like this veggie packed Mediterranean quinoa salad. The recipe is a simple mix of the ingredients below and..

Contorni | Sides

Cavolfiore Fritti | Fried Cauliflower

As with all the best things in life, these fried cauliflower don’t require much more than patience. There are few ingredients and this side dish..

Delightful Desserts

Dolci | Desserts

Italian Ricotta Cookies

Each Christmas, I gift neighbors, teachers and friends trays of cookies as we approach the Christmas season. Some are the traditional cookies I grew up..

Dolci | Desserts

La Scarcella di Pasqua | Easter Cookie

This is one of family’s many Easter traditions and definitely the most delicious one. These large, cake size & jam filled cookies are made for..

Dolci | Desserts

Ricotta, Orange and Dark Chocolate Ciambella

Short on brunch ideas? Try this classic Italian breakfast cake – a ciambella. A ciambella is simply a slightly sweet cake, baked in the form..

Mortadella and Pistachio Veal Meatballs

Triple Citrus Arugula & Fennel Salad

Gina’s Artichoke Pie

Pizza Margherita

Sunday Family Classics

Rigatoni alla Vodka with Burrata

Gnocchi alla Sorrentina

Spaghetti alla Bolognese

Penne alla Vodka with Peas and Pancetta

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Gina’s Artichoke Pie

Mussels with White Wine

Vongole Ripiene | Stuffed Clams

Classic First Courses

Pizza Margherita

Pizza Dough

Pasta con Crema di Zucchine | Pasta with Zucchini Crema

Main Course Winners

Mortadella and Pistachio Veal Meatballs

Grilled Octopus | Polpo alla Griglia

Mushroom and Spinach Frittata

Favorite Side Dishes

Triple Citrus Arugula & Fennel Salad

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

Cavolfiore Fritti | Fried Cauliflower

Delightful Desserts

Ricotta, Orange and Dark Chocolate Ciambella

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