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!

​I write a lot about how I make meals ahead and freeze them.  Lasagna, manicotti, meatballs and a lot of other awesome freezer meals.   I love having a good green vegetable on the side at most meals.  So let’s learn how to freeze broccoli rabe. Life gets busy.  Especially if …

Caprese salad is definitely one of my favorite foods, and although the web is full with easy recipes for it, today I want to share the one I'm used to.

Out of all of the Italian baked fish recipe there are, this one just might be my favorite. It can be made with any white fish, and is abundant with all of the delicious flavors you know and love. Every single year, lent creeps up on me and catches me …

When it comes to spring time desserts, this easy Easter bundt cake recipe will be your new best friend. It’s simple and delicious, and will wow everyone at your holiday gathering. I’ve tried a lot of Easter bundt cake recipes in my day. Some with added sour cream to enhance …

Thanks for checking out the Mortadella Head menu.  I created this page so you can get a good idea of what we’re serving here at Mortadella Head.   My goal is to give you a different menu experience compared to the typical Italian restaurant.   You’ll be able to take a look …

Don’t get me wrong, I love and appreciate a big ol’ bowl of pasta. But in an effort to maintain a healthier lifestyle, I often use pasta substitutes for recipes that typically call for pasta.  As a food enthusiast who loves exploring healthy options, I’m constantly on the lookout for …

How to make Roman Pizza Dough at home

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