Chicken Parmesan is one of those things that everyone loves. It’s a classic dish for many Italian-Americans.   You have the sauce, you have the cheese…what’s not to love? When you throw some nice crusty bread into the mix you end up with the very popular chicken parm sandwiches.   But, if …

Halloween is right around the corner, and this time of year, I love whipping up some fun Halloween recipes. As someone who focuses on living a healthy lifestyle, I aim for recipes that feel festive without being overloaded with added sugar. One of my favorite ways to do this is …

If you’ve ever been to Rome, you know that you really can’t move an inch without running into “Cicoria”. That bitter, leafy green is all over the place. It’s on just about every restaurant menu. Especially restaurants where the locals eat. When I was a kid I’d stay far away …

The Best Red Wine Vinaigrette with Honey Are you someone that likes a good Italian salad dressing? If you are, I have something you’re going to love.  This is a great recipe for a homemade red wine vinaigrette. It’s made with really simple ingredients and takes a few minutes to …

When I think of ham, I don’t think of wine.  I think of mustard.  I think my taste buds have been programmed to do that. But maybe I’m missing something.  The ham you see on the table at Easter dinner might actually be better if you had the right wine …

Who likes baked ziti?  If your answer isn’t “YES” you might have to get off this page. Baked ziti is a dish that everyone loves.  It’s a pasta bake where the sky’s the limit when it comes to variations.  You can load it up with ground beef, Italian sausage and …