vegetarian – 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..

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…

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..

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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..

Primi Piatti | First Course

Pasta Primavera

Pasta Primavera is a pasta dish full of in season fresh vegetables. It’s versatile and you can swap out any of the vegetables here for..

Primi Piatti | First Course

Spaghetti al Limone

A pasta dish you can have prepared in 20 minutes and with just a handful of ingredients – what’s not to love?

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..

Contorni | Sides

Potato and String Bean Salad

A simple and flavorful side dish perfect for any barbeque!

Spaghetti con Pomodorini | Pasta with Grape Tomatoes

The beauty in Italian cooking is the simplicity in the dishes. This quick and easy pasta dish was a weeknight staple and takes as much..

Contorni | Sides

Italian Pasta Salad

No family barbecue would be complete without this Italian pasta salad. My family has served this at every outdoor event we’ve ever had, and it..

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..

Funghi Ripieni | Stuffed Mushrooms

These delicious and simple stuffed mushrooms were always a favorite antipasto caldo – warm appetizer – that my mother served on special occasions. The mushrooms..

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Zucchine al Forno | Baked Zucchini

This baked dish combines shredded zucchini, flour, eggs and a bit of breadcrumbs and parmesan to create the perfect side dish or snack. The zucchini..

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Carciofi Fritti | Fried Artichokes

These are, in my very humble opinion, the very best way to each an artichoke. Frying makes everything more delicious, doesn’t it? We ate these..

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