This butternut squash pasta recipe is hearty and flavorful, perfect for an easy meal with family and friends. Serve it with a green salad and a crusty loaf of French bread and people will be happy. One of the great things about Italian cuisine is that it uses what’s fresh….
This easy artichoke salad is perfect for a main course vegetarian salad or served alongside grilled chicken or fish for the omnivores. You might want to accompany it with grilled polenta or some homemade piadina (Italian flatbread). When it comes to simple, wholesome, delicious food, the Italians rise to the…
This recipe comes from Cook Italy, where i had the opportunity to learn to make two different pasta dishes from Carmelita. This sausage and mushroom pasta served with freshly made tagliatelle was divine! Be sure to try this butternut squash pasta or farfalle pasta with zucchini and ham, too. The…
This beef ragu is comfort food at its best. There are so many ways to enjoy this hearty dish! Bonus points since you can prep it and set it to cook in your slow cooker, if you like! Serve it over polenta or freshly made pasta. Beef Ragu First let’s…
This classic polenta recipe can be served straight out of the pot as a creamy polenta recipe, or used to make fried or grilled polenta. It would be excellent served with this hueveos rancheros recipe! What is polenta? Now, don’t be worried if you don’t know! I had never heard…
When you can’t get to Italy, bring the flavor of your favorite destination home with these tasty Italian recipes! From savory meals to indulgent desserts, you’ll find something here to make your taste buds swoon. Vino rosa optional. Heading to Italy? Check out 30 things to know before you go….
The unofficial “official” dish of the Philippines, meat stewed in an adobo sauce is tender and flavorful. This easy adobo chicken recipe uses chicken thighs and comes together quickly in an Instant Pot. Love your Instant Pot? Be sure to try these easy Thai peanut noodles! The lemon juice and…
These flavorful Thai peanut noodles are nutty and spicy and — maybe best yet — ready in just 30 minutes. For another quick meal, be sure to try this vegetarian sweet potato black bean chili. One of my favorite things to order when we go out for Thai food is…
Looking for a hearty meal that will please both the carnivores and the vegans at the dinner table? Try this sweet potato black bean chili! It’s perfect for Meatless Monday! Love your Instant Pot? Be sure to try these Thai peanut noodles, too! Who wants to cook after a long…
This farfalle pasta topped with a light zucchini and ham “condimento” is a delicious recipe straight from Italy, courtesy of Carmelita at Cook Italy and is shared with permission. A half-day cooking class with Carmelita introduced us to the possibilities in Bologna. And by that I mean the fresh possibilities….