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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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When it comes to weeknight dinners, homemade fajitas are one of my favorite recipes of all time.  They’re fast, flavorful, customizable, and,  if you ask me, the ultimate Mexican weeknight dinner.  Whether I’m making sizzling steak fajitas on my large cast iron skillet, marinating boneless skinless chicken breasts for juicy …

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 …

I don’t know about you, but I’ve been really into darker espresso martinis lately. I used to be all for adding Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur to my espresso martinis. It adds the best creaminess to any boozy drink, and is easier on your stomach than an ingredient like heavy cream …

Last week, I spent most of my time baking and testing new recipes. And today, I want to share a new one. Here’s how to make 3-ingredient biscuits without milk.  Yes, you read that right! A delightful, dairy-free alternative that’s just as fluffy and satisfying as the original. These biscuits …

I have a long list of favorite appliances in the kitchen, but my air fryer has to be near the top.  It’s my go-to when I want big flavor with minimal effort. One of my go-to dinners on a busy weeknight is my juicy air fryer meatballs recipe. You don’t …

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 sandwich.   But, if …

How to make Roman Pizza Dough at home

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