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Italian Recipes

The home of authentic Italian-American recipes from the Mortadella Head kitchen in Somerville, MA. Find pasta, sauces, mains, desserts, and everything in between.

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If there’s one thing I’ve learned in my kitchen, it’s that a slow cooking day is a great day.  Throw a few simple ingredients into the crock pot, go about your business, and by dinner time you’ve got something fork tender, full of great flavor, and guaranteed to be a …

In this article we’ll find out what to serve with Chicken Marsala. This classic dish is usually made with boneless chicken cutlets, mushrooms, Marsala wine and sometimes a little chicken broth or chicken stock. Chicken Marsala is pretty much a staple on every Italian-American restaurant menu.  There’s a reason for …

You might be thinking, “Carrots, really, Christina?” Yes, really. These aren’t the roasted carrots you grew up eating at your grandmother’s house. These carrots are DELICIOUS. They are the perfect cozy side dish to any meal, whether it’s a weeknight dinner or a fancy holiday dinner.  The natural sweetness of …

When it comes to cooking fish, it’s super important to have a really good salmon marinade recipe.  If you’ve ever had fresh salmon that’s tender, flaky, and has tons of flavor, chances are it spent some time soaking in a perfectly balanced marinade first. I’ve tested dozens of salmon recipes …

If you’ve been watching our TikTok videos lately, you know that we’ve been experimenting with chicken Alfredo. Typically, when I say “chicken Alfredo,” I’m sure your mind goes to a few different things. Fettuccine. Creamy Alfredo sauce. Yummy broccoli and grilled chicken. While that all sounds amazing, we have our …

I don’t know about you, but I’m all about the side dishes in a meal. Entrees are great, but mashed potatoes, veggies, fries, and noodle dishes are what I most look forward to. Of all the amazing sides out there, mac and cheese for two is one of my all-time favorites. Cooked noodles …

How to make Roman Pizza Dough at home

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