A Taste of Amore

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..

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..

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..

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..

Primi Piatti | First Course

Bucatini alla Puttanesca

Bucatini alla Puttanesca translates to “Whore’s Pasta” – and there are a number of stories, hailing from Southern Italy, in Naples, where this dish originates…

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..

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..

Primi Piatti | First Course

Chicken Piccata

This meal is so versatile – cook it as a quick weeknight meal, or serve it for a special occasion – it is easy enough..

Dolci | Desserts

Pumpkin Bread

My mom always told us that having my brother and I in the school system was an education for her as well as for us…

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..

Dolci | Desserts

Mamma’s Pumpkin Pie

Thanksgiving, the quintessential American holiday, may not hold the same meaning for immigrant families, and our menus may look a bit different, but we celebrated..

Dolci | Desserts

Orange and Olive Oil Taralli all’Uovo

A twist on the classic, I’ve warmed up the flavors of plain taralli for fall – they’re flavored with orange zest and fior d’arancio –..