Summer is just days away which means less oven cooking and more quick dishes. Myself, like many of you, look for recipes that are quick, yet…
Lemon Sgroppino
Summer is around the corner, which means BBQs, lighter foods and cool desserts. In my opinion, you can’t go wrong with anything lemon! And summer is…
Quick Ricotta Cannoli
Is there anything more delicious than a ricotta cannoli? A classic Sicilian dessert, cannoli are tubular fried dough, filled with a smooth and creamy filling of…
Meat Stuffed Sheels
My first cookbook is entitled The Five Ingredient Italian Cookbook, my second cookbook is Pasta in a Pinch and my third cookbook, to be released later this year is entitled 30-Minute…
Ricotta Blueberry Pancakes
I have a dear friend who lives in Italy. She’s a great cook and baker and every time I talk to her it appears she’s in…
Mussels au Gratin
Easter is almost here, which means it’s just a few more Fridays to Lent. Growing up in Italy, we tried to have seafood every Friday, even…
Pasta alla Norma
We’re in the middle of Lent and, if you’re like me and many other Italians, you’re wondering what to eat on Friday. Sure, seafood is the…
Ricotta & Sundried Tomato Crostini
Growing up in southern Italy, I ate my share of ricotta. I have now traveled to much of Italy leading food and wine tours, and have…
Neapolitan-style cod
We’re in the middle of Lent so I know many Italians and other Catholics celebrating the Easter season are enjoying lots of seafood on Fridays. I…