Black Italian chickpeas from Puglia and black Japanese sesame paste are the base for this beautifully dark, smooth, and creamy hummus. It tastes just as good as regular hummus but is a bit more dramatic-looking. I created this recipe to close out our “Go Gray in May for Brain Cancer […]
Our triple coconut cream pie turns gray today for Brain Cancer Awareness Month (#GrayMay). We’re celebrating the lives of everyone currently fighting brain cancer and honoring those who’ve lost the battle including my amazing, fun, and totally mood-lifting Mama♡. So, whether you’re just here looking for a good coconut cream […]
This lightly spiced sweet golden Apple Torte is simple to make and delicious. We especially enjoy it in the summer months when we’re craving something a little bit sweet but nothing too heavy to round out a nice meal. Creamy mascarpone cheese pairs perfectly with sweet apples and shortbread cookie […]
This delicious fried chicken cutlet recipe (cotoletta di pollo) is one of the simplest and most satisfying chicken dishes we make. It’s also what’s for dinner (or some version of it) a few times a month around here because it’s ready in 20 minutes and is seriously one of the […]
If you’re looking for a really good fajita meat recipe or something last minute for Taco night or Cinco de Mayo we think you’ll love this Carne Asada. It’s just as good (or better) than your favorite Tex-Mex restaurant and less expensive. And as with simple (but really delicious) recipes, […]
This Venetian duck ragù recipe is regional Italian cooking at its best. It comes from right here in the Veneto where we live and it’s one of our absolute favorite pasta dishes of all time. If you’re familiar with our Venetian Duck Ragù w/Bigoli Pasta, then you probably already know […]
This easy homemade strawberry-blood orange sauce is a super tasty way to top all your favorite cheesecakes, pancakes, french toast, strawberry shortcake scones, and ice cream sundaes. Avoid buying storebought syrups or sauces which can be full of preservatives and loaded with sugar because all you need is fresh (or […]
Sweet local shrimp get the full Italian “gratinate” treatment in this simple and elegant shrimp recipe. And just like those Diver scallops au gratin we made a while back, this is one of the easiest seafood dishes there is to make. Tender seasoned shrimp resting under a crispy blanket of […]
It takes just 8 to 10 minutes to pan-sear thick-cut steaks at home which is perfect for those of you who want to spend more time eating and less time cooking (without compromising on flavor or needing to fire up the grill). We enjoy pan-searing steak at home because it’s […]
If you love Classic Shrimp Fettucine Alfredo pasta we think you’ll really enjoy this delicious creamy zippier version filled with pan-seared shrimp smothered in a velvety tomato-alfredo sauce. It all starts with a quick homemade clarified shrimp-butter, then a little heavy cream, Grana Padano cheese, scallions, and garlic. It’s so good! […]
If you love paper-thin chewy wontons, potstickers, or even those delicious crispy fried wonton strips in your favorite egg drop soup, you’ll want to make this homemade wonton wrapper recipe. Not only is this recipe easy, but it’s made using just flour, egg, salt, and water. When you see just […]
This steamed mussels recipe uses plump fresh black Sardinian mussels steamed in a tomato, white wine, and garlic sauce — and it only takes 15 minutes for the whole meal to come together! You’ll need to clean, de-beard, and soak the mussels ahead of time, but with a little planning […]
If you love thin-crust pizza but have just about zero time for cooking it from scratch and you’re trying to eat just a bit healthier, this St. Louis-Style whole wheat pizza recipe is for you. Whether you’re just really busy or trying to eat a few less refined carbs, this […]
If you’ve never made St. Louis-Style crispy thin-crust pizza, you’re in for a treat with this super delicious easy no-yeast pizza recipe. Whether you’re just really busy or have some fussy eaters, this is the perfect quick and easy homemade pizza recipe for the whole family. Forget the stodgy, dry-crusted […]
Shrimp alfredo pasta is made with sautéed garlic shrimp, tossed in a Parmigiano-Reggiano cream sauce with chewy ribbons of Italian egg pasta. It’s a restaurant-quality pasta alfredo recipe that’s so delicious, simple to make, and won’t leave you feeling like you need to take a nap. Sweet Argentinian red shrimp […]