Italian Recipes

I still remember the first sip of limoncello I ever had. I was sitting at a tiny restaurant on the Amalfi Coast, full from a seafood pasta that I wish I could eat every day. The server brought over a chilled little bottle and some frosty shot glasses. “Compliments of …

Guys, it’s time to talk about one of my faaaavorite subjects: different types of chocolate! As a self-proclaimed chocoholic with a love for snacking, I’m excited to chat all about chocolate today. In this blog post, I’m going over the history, different types of chocolate, pairings, and uses of this …

Pesto is one of my all-time favorite sauces, especially in the summer. The sweet and spicy flavor of basil just screams warm summer evenings to me. And what better use for basil than a fresh pesto? Whether it’s for sandwiches, pasta dishes, or salad dressings, pesto adds that extra something. …

Did you buy a new brand of canned marinara sauce, only to realize it was too thin? Or did you try making it at home for the first time, and didn't get the right consistency? Either way, here are some tips on how to thicken marinara sauce.

If you’ve never cooked with fava beans before, let me tell you, you should!  I first cooked them with my grandmother many years ago, and once I tried them, I was hooked. If you can get a hold of fresh fava beans (sometimes called broad beans), I guarantee you’ll be …

If you know me, you know I’m a sucker for a classic spaghetti dinner.  It doesn’t hurt that my boyfriend loves cooking Italian food. And I’ve learned a lot from him! Last week, I decided to mix it up with a fun twist that turned out so good, I had …