Category: Italian

Trofie Al Rosso Pesto

Trofie Al Rosso Pesto is a traditional Italian dish that combines the perfect balance of flavors and textures. Much like the original version, Trofie Al Pesto, made with pesto sauce . Trofie Al Pesto The star of the dish is the trofie pasta (see Cook’s Notes), handmade and twisted into small, bite-sized pieces. The pasta […]

Spinach Pesto Frittata

To make this easy, versatile mouth-watering Italian style omelette, just beat some eggs with heavy cream (or milk), parmesan cheese, and a generous amount of spinach pesto. Read More Here And Learn The Difference Between A Frittata & An Omelet This mixture is cooked in a skillet until it just begins to set, then is […]

The Three Italian Cuisines And Their Differences

Take a culinary journey through Italy as we explore the distinct flavors of Northern, Central, and Southern cuisine. Learn what makes each region unique and discover the ingredients and dishes that define authentic Italian cooking.

Trofie Al Pesto

Trofie al pesto is a traditional dish from the Liguria region of Northern Italy. It is made with trofie pasta, a short, twisted pasta that is perfect for holding onto the flavorful pesto sauce. The pesto sauce is made with fresh basil, garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil, all blended together to create […]

Parmesan Crusted Chicken Thighs

Parmesan Crusted Chicken Thighs is a dish that falls under the Italian cuisine category. Parmesan crusted chicken thighs are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any meal. This recipe uses boneless skinless chicken thighs that are baked to perfection, but not before being coated in a flavorful mix of parmesan cheese, Italian […]

Sweet Tomato Gnocchi With Asparagus & Fresh Spinach Pesto

Sweet Tomato Gnocchi With Asparagus & Fresh Spinach Pesto is a delicious Italian mouth-watering dish that combines the sweetness of tomatoes, the earthiness of asparagus, and the freshness of a spinach and hazelnut pesto. The soft and pillowy gnocchi is coated in a rich and flavorful sweet Marzanino tomato sauce, providing the perfect canvas for […]

Blood Orange Fennel and Mint Salad

Cooler weather is the season for blood oranges and fennels. And these are what you will find in a salad on an Italian table in Sicily. In Italy salads are always very simple, made with seasonal produce, and they are the star of the dinner plate. Much like this Caprese Tomato Tower Salad. This Blood […]

Leek Arugula and Goat Cheese Frittata

Frittatas come together so easily. With just a few ingredients and a large skillet, you’ll have yourself a delicious breakfast worth slicing into. Though there are differences, a frittata is just as delicious as an omelette. Read More Here To Learn The Difference Between A Frittata & An Omelet Frittatas are just as delicious served […]

Homemade Italian Style Meatballs

Italian meatballs in Italy are called “polpettes.”They are a simple peasant dish and are never served with marinara sauce or pasta, but rather are considered a main course sometimes served in a light broth. In the U.S. meatballs served with spaghetti and tomato sauce is a purely an American invention, the result of Italian immigrants […]

One-Skillet Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

Pasta comes in many appealing shapes and sizes, and one of the most delightful is Campanella. The pastas name in Italian means “Bellflowers.” The pasta is delicate with a sturdy shape. It has fluted, petal-like edges and a hollow center for capturing sauce. And that’s exactly what you need with this One-Skillet Creamy Cajun Chicken […]