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 […]
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Italian Duck Ragù w/Pappardelle Pasta (Pappardelle al Ragù d’Anatra)
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 […]
Italian Langoustine Shrimp Scampi w/Rigatoni Pasta (Mezze Maniche agli Scampi)
This delicious Italian Scampi pasta recipe is made with langoustines (also known as Norway lobster) and it’s very different from what most of us may think of as “shrimp scampi pasta”. It’s definitely worth trying to get your hands on some of these lobster-family scampi, but you can also substitute […]
Simple and Velvety Italian Tomato Passata Sauce
This naturally (intensely) sweet tomato Passata Sauce recipe is in a word, delicious. We use it for making all kinds of toothsome pasta dishes and in some of our favorite lasagnas. You can use any type of jarred tomato purée for this recipe, but today (and for as long as […]
How to Make Simple Classic Italian Tomato Sauce for Pasta
If you need a quick and easy tomato sauce for pasta this recipe is the most essential (and delicious) of them all. Made with basic pantry staples — a jar (or can) of high-quality San Marzano (or Mutti brand tomatoes), extra virgin olive oil, onion, garlic, and a little carrot, […]
10-Minute Easy Italian Shrimp Au Gratin (Gamberi Gratinati)
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 […]
Easy Spicy Tomato-Alfredo and Shrimp Pasta (Anniversary Pasta)
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! […]
Top 10 Valentine’s Day Dinner Ideas That Feel Fancy (but Not Cheesy)
If you and your Valentine decided to avoid the crowds and celebrate at home this year and you need a recipe that feels a little bit special…without feeling like a walking romcom cliché. Lucky for you, Cupid’s got you covered. Whether you’re loving yourself or someone else this year we’ve […]
Mussels in Tomato & White Wine Garlic Sauce (Guazzetto di Cozze)
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 […]
20-Minute Valentine’s Day Heart-Shaped Pizza
If you need a last-minute Valentine’s Day dinner recipe, this homemade heart-shaped no-yeast pizza is delicious and quick to make. With its super crispy thin crust, and ooey-gooey toppings, it’s a total heartbreaker and it only takes 10 minutes to prep and just about 10 minutes to bake. So, if […]
Easy 20-Minute Thin & Crispy St. Louis-Style Whole Wheat Pizza
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 […]
Best 20-Minute Thin and Crispy St. Louis-Style Pizza (No-Yeast )
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 […]
Easy Shrimp Fettuccini Alfredo Pasta Recipe (w/Parmigiano Cream)
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 […]
4-Minute Perfect Pan-Seared Shrimp
This is one of our favorite pan-seared shrimp recipes not only because Argentinian red shrimp are incredibly sweet and perfectly tender, but also because they’re ready to eat in just 4 minutes. Plus, this premium shrimp recipe only uses 4 ingredients, making this a wholesome, low-calorie meal you can pull […]
Delicious Shrimp Scampi for Two (or a Crowd)
This is the best shrimp scampi recipe and it’s ready in just under 15 minutes! Tender sweet shrimp covered in a buttery, garlicky blanket of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, scallions, parsley, and a hint of red pepper flakes — Seafood perfection on a plate. This shrimp recipe is not only a house […]