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Lasagna Bolognese (Authentic Lasagna alla Bolognese With Video)

This post has been updated to include, not one, but 2 authentic Lasagna Bolognese recipes (Numero Uno #1 and Numero Due #2) just as it’s made here in Italy AND to share our family’s favorite between the two! You’ve already learned everything about how to make authentic Bolognese ragû In […]

tomato stained orange vinaigrette with herbs in a glass Weck Jar on top of a decorative vintage tray with pink flowers, green leaves, and green and cream colored background

Summer Starburst Vinaigrette (a favorite salad dressing)

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 […]

black-eyed pea hummus in the middle of white platter with a pool of extra virgin olive oil in the middle with two halves of a hardboiled egg on one side of the outer rim of hummus and another two halves opposite and on one other side a handful of green olives with pits from Puglia, Italy and on the other side a handful of mini cornichons ready to be eaten

How to Make Super Smooth Black-Eyed Pea Hummus

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 […]

a stack of whole wheat "Everything" naan bread with blisters all over the pieces from the heat of the cast-iron skillet while cooking resting on a cutting board.

Easy Whole Wheat “Everything” Naan Bread

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 — […]

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Fluffy Whole Wheat Naan Bread

If you’re someone who’s looking to cut down on refined carbs or just looking for an easy yeast bread recipe, this whole wheat flatbread is a great place to start. This bread is a slightly healthier version of our other regular fluffy naan, but it’s so good you really won’t […]

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Homemade Sicilian Lemon Sugar

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 […]

super smooth bechamel sauce spooned over lasagna Bolognese layers

No-Fail Béchamel Sauce (Salsa Béchamel or White Sauce)

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, […]

beautifully golden brown green egg frittata glistening with olive oil and dusted with freshly grated Grana Padano cheese on a white serving plate

Green Eggs & No Ham (Asparagus-Zucchini Frittata)

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 […]

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Asparagus & Prosciutto Cotto Lasagna w/Asparagus Bechamel

This lasagna recipe is a house favorite and gets requested multiple times a season whenever asparagus is popping up everywhere.  Filled with layers of pan-seared asparagus, delicate slices of prosciutto cotto (Italian cooked ham), generous helpings of sliced fresh mozzarella, grated Grana Padano cheese, a green asparagus-infused bechamel, and one […]

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How to Make Italian Caprese Salad (l’insalata Caprese)

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 […]

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Wild Yellowfin Sesame-Scallion Tuna Salad Wrap

This Asian-Inspired tuna salad recipe is my favorite and it rivals any of my favorite NYC Deli sandwiches (we miss our delis♡). I created this recipe for a client we both ended up loving it so much, that it became a regular menu item on rotation in her house and […]

yellowfin tuna sesame scallion salad with crispy bacon, french fried Vidalia onions and purple cabbage strips on wheat bread with a side of plain potato chips in a vintage 9" pie tin with a tea towel with flowers in the background

Wild Yellowfin Sesame-Scallion Tuna Salad Sandwich

This easy wild yellowfin tuna salad sandwich recipe has it all!  Asian-inspired homemade tuna salad flecked with scallions and toasted sesame is generously topped with smoky crispy bacon and french-fried Vidalia onion strings. If you’re wondering how to make tuna salad that will impress just about anyone who eats it, […]

basil parm panko crusted chicken cooked to golden brown stacked on a platter with a view out of the window

Easy Basil Parmesan Panko-Crusted Chicken Breast Filets

Ready in just 25 minutes, this is the best Italian crispy fried chicken breast recipe to make any night of the week. Juicy, tender chicken breasts get an extra flavor punch from fresh basil and grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese added to Panko breadcrumbs. This shallow-fried chicken is one of our family’s […]

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Fluffy Cast-Iron Skillet Naan Bread

If you’re craving restaurant takeout or making a slow-simmered curry, this fluffy tender naan recipe hits the spot. This flatbread is versatile enough to use for everything from breakfast “toast”, to scooping up your favorite hummus or using it to pile on your favorite deli meats and cheeses. It’s perfect […]

plum and mozzarella caprese salad with basil leaves and olive oil on a plate

‘Plum Crazy’ Caprese Salad (a Fresh Take on a Classic Italian Salad)

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 […]