Italian Recipes

Summer is my favorite time to talk about tomatoes.  Tomatoes are finally at their peak. They’re vibrant, juicy, and practically spilling out of every basket at the farmers market.  This is when they taste the best and are bright, fresh, and full of flavor.  Whether you’ve picked up a bunch …

If you love spicy flavors and Italian food, you’ve probably already heard of Calabrian chili peppers. They are a variety of red chiles from Southern Italy, and they’re the most important ingredient in many traditional recipes. The reason is that they have a nice balance of spiciness, aromas, and nutritional values …

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 …

I still think about the gelato shop I wandered into during a recent trip to Florence.  I was craving something cold, creamy, and delicious.  As I walked into the shop, I immediately noticed the display case. There were just so many options. There were rows of different flavors like hazelnut, …

Let me start by saying this: Grilling frozen hamburger patties is not a crime.  I’ve done it more times than I can count for backyard parties, spontaneous BBQs, and those moments when, oops, I forgot to defrost the meat. And guess what? You can still get juicy, flavorful burgers without …

I’ve said it before, and I’m going to say it again. I don’t hate Olive Garden. Yep, that’s right, I know Olive Garden is known for being an abomination to Italians everywhere, but truthfully, I don’t think of it this way. Their eggplant parmigiana might be popular, but nothing beats …