Italian Recipes

Who doesn’t love a big plate of spaghetti and meatballs? It’s the classic Italian-American dish that has been served in restaurants and homes forever. It’s comfort food at its finest, and if you really want to make it shine, you need the best wine with spaghetti to bring out all …

There are a lot of cozy soups out there, but this Easy Italian Sausage Soup might be one of my all-time favorites. It’s hearty without being heavy, creamy without feeling rich, and surprisingly simple considering how much flavor you get from everyday ingredients.  I make versions of this throughout the …

If you’ve ever wanted to pull a beautifully tender, oven-baked brisket out of your oven without feeling intimidated by the whole cooking process, this is your guide.  Brisket has a reputation for being a tougher cut of meat, but once you understand what makes it tick, it becomes one of …

Knowing how to properly saute onions and garlic is very important if you like cooking. It’s the start to so many dishes. If you can do it right it will make your recipe great. If you do it wrong it can make your recipe really bad. Today I’m going to explain the right way to do it.

When I was a young kid, I spent almost every weekend with my grandmother. Grammy always gave me a choice of what we’d have for Friday dinner. We could either go for takeout, or she’d offer to make one of my favorite meals. One meal that I often requested was …

Osso buco is one of those dishes that sounds intimidating until you actually make it.  The name feels formal, the presentation looks impressive, and the veal shanks definitely give the impression of a restaurant meal.  But honestly, once you understand the recipe, it becomes one of the easiest slow-braised meals …