Italian Recipes

If you're having a party or a cookout and chicken wings are involved, you're probably wondering how many pounds to buy. The quick answer is: it depends. Let's make some chicken wing math together!

There are certain soup recipes I make year after year, and this Italian lentil soup recipe with sausage and pasta is one of them. It’s the kind of hearty soup I crave on cold winter days, especially around New Year’s when lentils feel like both comfort food and good luck. …

If a recipe only calls for half an onion, what should you do with the other half? You don’t want to throw it away. But how long does a cut onion last in the fridge? Let’s find out. I use onions when I cook all the time. They’re a culinary …

If you are making Italian meatballs and are wondering how to cook them, I have a pretty easy and delicious method. I consider myself an Italian meatball expert these days. I’ve made a ton of meatballs at the restaurant and for catering jobs, and I love the way I’m about to teach you.

If you’ve read any of the blog posts I’ve written for Mortadella Head, you know I’m a huge foodie. I love learning about food, cooking, and going out to eat. I’m always game to try new recipes and food products, especially when they promise comfort and familiarity. So when Mortadella …

There are certain dishes that instantly put me in a cozy mood, especially this time of year. For me, baked stuffed clams are one of them. They don’t have to be fancy or require any crazy ingredients you wouldn’t already find in a good Italian restaurant kitchen. I just love …