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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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Lately, I’ve been all about easy, one-pan healthy meals that make me feel good in the wake of all of these holiday parties and open bars. Don’t get me wrong, I love that the season of giving is the season of indulging, but I find myself really craving some nice …

Learn how to become a Roman pizza master! We're going to show you the ins and outs of making Roman pizza with our 72-hour dough recipe, as taught to us by the Michelangelo of pizza.

If you are planning a party or event for a large group of people, you should have some meatballs on the menu. I’ll let you in on a little secret. Meatballs are one of the best things to serve for a large crowd. How many meatballs do you need for 50 people? That depends on a few different factors. I’ll explain that to you in this article.

Picture it: you’ve just agreed to make breakfast for the whole family and—oh no—the bacon is still in the freezer.  Don’t worry. I’ve been there too. The good news is that you’re not out of luck.  You won’t have to rush off the fam to your local diner. You absolutely …

Growing up, I made a lot of desserts with my grammy. Chocolate chip cookies, brownies, cakes… you name it. Sometimes, especially during the longer winter months, we’d get a little crazy and make multiple desserts. And then we’d quickly realize we had made way, way, too much. Picture it: The …

If you’re anything like me, balsamic vinegar is a kitchen staple.  I drizzle it over salad, roasted veggies, and fresh fruits. And let’s be honest, I’ve even tried it over vanilla ice cream. (Don’t knock it till you try it.)  But recently, after a market visit to purchase a new …

How to make Roman Pizza Dough at home

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