One of my favorite things about Mortadella Head is our deep fried mozzarella cheese sticks. Our “Big Fat Homemade Mozzarella Sticks,” for short. We’ve been making these since Mortadella Head opened, and they look exactly the same as their name states. We don’t use frozen mozzarella sticks that are the …

When it comes to spicy foods, I’m a fan. So when I perfected this spicy Italian meatballs recipe, I knew I had to share it somewhere. It’s delicious, and will make for the perfect meal for meatball lovers everywhere. I’ve always been a fan of spicy foods. Not necessarily the …

When it comes to large Italian gatherings, there’s always tiramisu present. I can’t think of the last time I went to anything with my large Italian family and someone didn’t make a massive dish of tiramisu to end the night with. One of the reasons I love it so much …

A few weeks ago, I was in a pinch. I was cooking for a crowd that was coming over later in the night, and I was really craving “minestra maritata,” or Italian Wedding Soup. The problem was, I was going to be out of the house for most of the …

On hot summer days, nothing sounds better than a cool, refreshing, sweet treat. In the sweltering heat, I tend to crave fresh fruit, smoothie bowls, lite ice cream, and even frozen watermelon chunks.  Watermelon is an excellent choice for a healthy summertime treat. It’s a nutrient-dense fruit, low-calorie food. A …

Every time I make a sausage meatball recipe, I always think to myself, “why don’t I make these more often?” Look, if you’re Italian like me, I’m sure you’re cursing under your breath reading this recipe right now. “Italian meatballs are made with ground pork, not sausage!” Traditionally, yes they …