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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 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 …

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 …

How to make Roman Pizza Dough at home

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