This delicious corn and zucchini pasta recipe is filled with garden-fresh sweet corn and summer zucchini and takes less than 30 minutes to make. So, if you’re looking to try out a new pasta shape, or just trying to get the kiddos to eat more veggies, this is a really […]
Cornflake Crunch is milky, buttery, (deliciously crunchy), and just plain good. It takes all your baked goods up a notch and it’s also a perfect topper for your favorite ice cream, gelato, or breakfast yogurt. Plus, you probably already have a box of Cornflakes in your pantry just waiting to […]
This easy recipe for crispy homemade potato chips is the best! So light, and fried just right they make a perfect salty snack or side to your favorite sandwich or afternoon aperitivo. All that’s standing in between you and these artisan-style chips, is a couple of potatoes, a little frying […]
Pretty much everyone loves spaghetti, from the youngest among us to the oldest of sweet Oldies. This pasta is based on “Spaghetti Aglio e Olio” but has a porky prosciutto di Parma twist — a bit of crispy fried prosciutto adds a slightly smokey flavor-bomb finish to each bite. And […]
Spaghetti alle Vongole (or as you may already know it, Spaghetti with clams) is one of our top 3 favorite pasta dishes. This briny delicious pasta tastes exactly like the salty sea the clams come from. It’s the perfect seafood pasta to make right now and pretty easy to get […]
If you love basil or just need a little savory crêpe inspiration this Italian-inspired green crêpe recipe starts with fresh basil from the garden and grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. Add a little milk, eggs, and melted butter and you have yourself a delicious savory crêpe that can be used for […]
Crêpes are so easy to make at home. This French street food is on regular rotation around here because you can enjoy them with sweet and savory fillings making this recipe really convenient. They’re soft and buttery, but substantial enough to hold up to heartier fillings like ham + swiss […]
Jumbo shrimp, meet spicy Cajun! This Cajun-style shrimp pasta is ready to eat in 15 minutes! Just nine to 10 minutes for the pasta to cook to “al dente” while the sweet Argentine Royal Red shrimp cook in just about 2 1/2 to 3 minutes. Toss the pasta with the […]
This simple and rustic naturally purple’ish San Marzano tomato sauce is not to be underestimated. With just a few quality ingredients you can be enjoying a big ole bowl of beautiful, sweet, tomatoey pasta with chewy ‘pasta fresca’ (fresh egg pasta). And it only takes 30 minutes. Adults and kiddos […]
This is the perfect summer sandwich recipe to be savored now while garden-fresh sweet tomatoes and carrots are both in season! Add to that some super-thin slices of delicious (sustainable) Italian shaved beef steak cooked with garlic and ginger in olive oil, and top it off with crunchy baby cucumbers […]
If you love sweet ripe melons and Prosciutto di Parma in all its soft, buttery, salty porky goodness, this is the quickest and easiest 2-ingredient dish to make right now! No cooking required, just a few quick slices and scoops and it’s ready in 5 minutes! We love prosciutto-wrapped anything […]
This is one of the easiest and most delicious ways to cook zucchini. In just 10 minutes you can have perfectly golden brown, pan-seared zucchini slices without ever turning on your oven or firing up the grill. We cook and eat a ton of veggies around here and pan-searing is […]
In just 10 minutes you’ll be eating this delicious, perfectly cooked crispy-edged sesame-speckled purple cauliflower. We eat a lot of veggies around here and one of our favorite ways to cook them is a good old-fashioned pan-sear because it’s not only super quick, but it’s a great way to concentrate […]
When life gives you Sicilian lemons, make 2-Minute Homemade Lemon Sugar! If you’re a fan of using every part of a good ingredient, then this simple lemon sugar is one way to get the most out of your lemons. We use a lot of this citrus fruit around here for […]
Homemade béchamel sauce is easy and delicious and you can scale it up or down depending on how much you need! This white sauce recipe is smooth, silky, and versatile. And I’ll show you how to customize the flavor by adding aromatics like fresh herbs, or vegetables like mushrooms, scallions, […]