Let me tell you something about the Cheesecake Factory. It isn’t just about their outrageous slice portions (although, let’s be honest, those are pretty amazing, too). Their salads are no joke, especially with that balsamic vinaigrette.  It’s more than just a dressing; it’s a whole culinary experience. I might sound …

When it comes to making seafood recipes, sometimes I feel as though fresh mussels are overlooked. A lot of people get intimidated when they see them at the grocery store, have no idea how to cook them, and walk away, opting to eat them only among restaurant food when going …

Even if you’re not of Italian descent, I can pretty much guarantee you’ve had some form of minestrone soup or pasta e fagioli before. These are two of my favorite soups, and are two delicious classic recipes from the heart of Italy. Both can be made using a ham bone …

Tired of the usual basil pesto? Here’s a delicious creamy pesto recipe that you should definitely try! I use it all the time and it’s never turned me down.  Meet: arugula pesto.  We all love a good genovese pesto made with fresh basil. Anyway, from time to time, you might …

I ended up making an Italian sauteed eggplant dish recently that was really good.  Here’s how it happened. Last Saturday night I decided to make a nice ribeye steak for dinner.  When I make steaks at home I need a couple really good side dishes.   ​I had an eggplant in …

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 …