our italian recipes

Just like we make ’em at our place! Many of these recipes are the same we follow everyday at our Italian-American restaurant in Somerville, MA. Others have been modified to be made at home easily, and are the product of our years of expertise and our love for homemade food. Either way, here you’ll find a collection of recipes for every use and occasion. Enjoy!

The cheese pull went for miles on this baby! Talk about comfort food. This will be the tastiest Gnocchi Sorrentina you’ve ever had, and it’s so incredibly easy to make.

I love making this dish.  It’s really fast, really delicious and nice to look at too.   The colors of the peppers really pop.  I always take a couple pictures of the finished product because it looks so good. ​For this recipe, you need an oven safe saute pan.   We’re going …

One thing you should know about me is that I love chicken salad. I love how versatile it is and that there are endless possibilities when making it. With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up a classic chicken salad recipe in no time. It’s perfect for both …

I can’t tell you how many times we’ve had customers stop into Mortadella Head saying, “We just got off the plane. You were our first stop!” It’s pretty awesome hearing that we’ve caught the attention of people all over the country. And when visitors from different states come by to …

Confession time. I’m absolutely obsessed with chicken salad. This seemingly simple dish holds a special place in my heart (and stomach!). This blog is my love letter to all things chicken salad.  Nothing beats a classic chicken salad. There’s something so comforting about it, whether it’s prepared as chicken salad …

Today, I’m kicking off a brand-new series on the Mortadella Head blog called Ask the Chef. eries, I’ll chat with our expert Chuck Sillari, founder and owner of Mortadella Head restaurant in Davis Square, Somerville, Massachusetts.  I’ll dive into all of your burning cooking and recipe questions. Chuck will answer …

How to make Roman Pizza Dough at home

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