Italian Recipes

When I think about Italian comfort food, polenta is one of the most comforting things that comes to mind.  It’s simple, humble, and endlessly versatile. Whether you serve it soft and creamy with short ribs or cut it into firm slices for grilling, it’s one of those recipes that feels …

If you’ve ever grown your own basil, you know how unruly those basil plants can get.  It’s a great problem to have. During the hot summer months, I add basil to everything I can possibly think of! Every sandwich and avocado toast has fresh basil on top, we make spaghetti …

I have a great pizza recipe for all of you mushroom lovers out there. This is going to end up being a pizza night to remember and you’ll probably have a new favorite pizza recipe.

If you’ve ever eaten carnitas at a really good Mexican restaurant and wondered how they make the pork so crispy, tender, and flavorful all at once, this post is for you.  Carnitas literally translates to “little meats,” but there’s nothing little or small about the flavor.  The best carnitas are …

I didn’t realize how much I loved chorizo until I started finding ways to sneak it into almost everything I cook.  I’ve tossed it into scrambled eggs, folded it into breakfast tacos, layered it on pizza, and even snuck it into pasta sauce when I wanted something a little smoky …

Sometimes, the simplest ingredients create the most heartwarming treats. Today, I’m thrilled to share with you these amazing homemade butter and sugar biscuits made without eggs. Yes, it’s as straightforward as it sounds, but oh, the result is nothing short of fabulous! These 3-ingredient cookies are sweet, tender, and utterly …