Category: Italian

Instant Pot Gluten-Free Baked Ziti

Pasta comes in a variety of shapes and sizes. Some are common throughout Italy, while others are limited to a particular region or town. There is even pasta that is forced through a die, then cut to the proper length and dried. This type of pasta is referenced as “Extruded Pasta.”

One Skillet Creamy Gnocchi With Italian Sausage & Kale

This Creamy Gnocchi With Italian Sausage & Kale is comfort food at its best. Cooked in one skillet and it’s easiest to prepare and very delicious, flavorful and did we say yummy! Gnocchi is made from potatoes, flour, and eggs. They are actually little Italian dumplings. If cooked properly, gnocchi has a soft texture that […]

Instant Pot Zuppa Toscana

When a Danish chef travels to Tuscany to sell his father’s business, he meets a local woman who inspires him to rethink his approach to life and love. That’s a description of the recent 2022 movie ‘Toscana.’ Zuppa Toscana is exactly that, a very hearty, rustic, savory and creamy Italian soup, that is loaded with […]

Roasted Chicken Sausage With Sweet Peppers & Onions

This roasted sheet pan dish is easy to make, and it’s versatile enough for family dinners, buffets or tailgating. Italian chicken sausage stuffed with peppers and Asiago cheese. Not to forget the strips of roasted sweet peppers and sweet onions. It’s all mixed together and roasted with olive oil, minced garlic and savory Italian herbs. […]

Roasted Butternut Squash & Sausage with Gluten-Free Penne Pasta

Butternut squash, also known as butternut pumpkin or gramma, has a sweet, nutty taste similar to that of a pumpkin.

Instant Pot Chicken Cacciatore

Chicken Cacciatore made in an Instant Pot produces tender, juicy, fall-apart chicken. This recipe is easy, simple and rustic Italian comfort food at its best. With the Instant Pot, you get a plate of Chicken Cacciatore in just about 40 minutes compared to a bake cacciatore in under 1.5 hours. Cacciatore means “hunter” in Italian. […]

Instant Pot Mexican Chorizo & Cheddar Cheese Frittata

A frittata is an egg-based Italian dish similar to an Omelette or crustless quiche or scrambled eggs, with additional ingredients such as meat, cheese, or vegetables. The word frittata in Italian roughly translates to “fried.” The first known use of the word frittata was in 1877, according to the Merriam-Webster dictionary. After You Make This […]

Instant Pot Asparagus & Brussels Sprouts Frittata

Fresh asparagus, Brussels sprouts, eggs, cream and cheese make this Instant Pot frittata a deliciously yummy breakfast that’s perfect for any occasion. It’s an easy recipe with simple steps and ingredients and is the perfect recipe for your Instant Pot. The Frittata is sometimes called the Italian version of an omelette. The Frittata has often […]

Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Gnocchi

Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Chicken Gnocchi is so deliciously yummy, full of flavor and easy to prepare. It can be made and plated on in under 30 minutes. The relatively small amount of sun-dried tomatoes used in this recipe gives a gourmet touch and a burst of flavor. Flavor & Advantages of Eating Sun-Dried Tomatoes […]

Baked Chicken Parmigiana with Vodka

A quick and easy-baked chicken parmesan recipe made with only 6 ingredients. The dish consists of breaded chicken breast covered in marinara sauce and mozzarella, parmesan, or provolone cheese. A quantity of ham or bacon is sometimes added. This recipe though adds vodka to the recipe, the 6th ingredient. A juicy, saucy, cheesy, undeniably deliciously […]