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 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 […]
Freshly squeezed Sicilian lemon juice and baby Datterino grape tomatoes make up the base of this delicious vinaigrette recipe. Add in a few fresh herbs, a little sweet onion, some dijon, honey, and extra virgin olive oil and you’re on your way to one of the best salad dressings you’ve […]
This easy black-eyed pea hummus recipe is delicious and an extra tasty way to get more fiber in your diet. I’ve substituted black-eyed peas for the usual chickpeas and omitted tahini and opted to use freshly toasted ground sesame seeds instead (which you can see adds a little texture to […]
If you’re a fan of Everything bagels we think you may enjoy this Everything Naan recipe. They happen to be my favorite NYC bagel and I’ve been missing them (a lot) lately. I figured why not add them to that whole wheat naan recipe I made a while back — […]
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, […]
If you’re looking for a healthy and delicious way to sneak more veggies into your breakfasts (or any meal), this green egg frittata recipe is the way to go! It’s easy to make, super tasty, and looks pretty stunning on your table too. Fresh herbs, seasonal asparagus, zucchini, and fresh […]
This Caprese salad is simple, delicious, and takes five minutes to pull together for a quick appetizer or meal. Just add a little bread and it turns lunch or dinner into something light, healthy, and totally satisfying. The key to a good Caprese salad is the ingredients — use the […]
For those of you who love Caprese salad, this is a unique seasonal take on one of our favorite Italian summer salads. It’s delicious and takes five minutes to pull it together and looks really pretty when it’s assembled. Plums are a great substitute for tomatoes if you’re craving Caprese […]
Whether you’re the type of person who doesn’t want to waste a single part of a really good ingredient, or you just want to add a little sunshine to your baking (or your minibar), this quick and easy blood orange sugar recipe takes less than 5 minutes to make. If you […]
If you love béchamel and are looking for an inspired take on this classic Italian white sauce, this is the recipe to make. Not only does this sauce turn a beautiful spring green color, but it also tastes great and has a little more nutrient bang for the buck. This […]
This quick and easy homemade strawberry jam sauce is a perfect way to top all your favorite cheesecakes, pancakes, french toast, strawberry shortcakes, scones, and ice cream sundaes. I’ve been making this homemade strawberry sauce for as long as I can remember because it’s delicious and there’s just about no […]
This favorite brunch French toast recipe starts with delicious homemade Italian Colomba bread soaked in a silky smooth vanilla bean custard that’s topped off with pure maple syrup, a sweet homemade strawberry jam sauce, crunchy toasted pecans, butter, and a drizzle of pistachio cream. It’s delicious. Whether you make your own […]