This oven-baked easy spinach artichoke dip recipe is creamy, melty, and chock full of artichokes and spinach. It’s ready in about 35 minutes, making this the ultimate hot party dip that’s just as good for game night as it is for your holiday parties and Sunday suppers. Plus, you can […]
Tag: Grana Padano
Creamy Sausage Pasta With Wine Sauce (Almost Pasta alla Norcina w/Video)
Ready in 25 minutes from start to finish, this creamy sausage pasta sauce could not be easier to make or more delicious! Inspired by “Pasta alla Norcina” from the Umbria region of Italy (and also with what I had in my fridge when I made it), this version skips using […]
Mama A’s Eggplant & Zucchini Parmigiana (Pinterest & Food52 Golden Recipe Grand Prize Winner)
This ooey-gooey layered Eggplant and Zucchini Parmigiana is as satisfying and scrumptious as your favorite lasagna, but it’s totally noodle-less (and you won’t even miss them). In fact, this recipe was recently selected as one of the 2022 Pinterest and Food52 Golden Recipe Grand Prize Winners! Mama A’s “Melanzane e […]
Abruzzese Almost-Bolognese (Lasagna al Ragù w/Porcini Béchamel)
This melty, cheesy, saucy, beefy lasagna al ragù uses whole sheets of golden fresh egg pasta layered with tomato and beef white wine sauce, creamy porcini béchamel, grated Grana Padano, and mozzarella cheese. It’s full of flavor and it’s much quicker than making authentic Lasagna Bolognese (which you should also […]
25-Minute Lemongrass Prawn Risotto (Shrimp Risotto)
This Ultra Creamy Shrimp risotto is perfumed with lemongrass and topped with 4-minute pan-seared prawns! Using Italian Carnaroli risotto rice from the Po River Delta adds extra creaminess to this risotto dish while sautéed aromatics like lemongrass, garlic, scallions, shallots, and just a hint of fresh ginger perfume this risotto […]
Asparagus Risotto w/Pan-Seared Scallops & Crispy Speck
This creamy Italian Risotto with Asparagus recipe (Risotto con Asparagi, Speck Fritto e Capesante) is one of the most delicious things we make every spring when fresh asparagus first starts popping up at all the markets. We’ve topped this healthy, hearty bright green risotto with pan-seared sea scallops and crumbled […]
Italian Speck & Asparagus Lasagna (w/Asparagus Béchamel & Zucchini Crema)
This creamy, cheesy, slightly smoky, tomatoey asparagus and speck lasagna recipe is part of my yearly spring tradition of creating a seasonal asparagus-inspired Italian pasticcio. This lasagna is filled with layers of pan-seared asparagus, delicate slices of Italian Speck (plus a little crispy-fried Speck for even more flavor), intensely sweet […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]