37 Must-Try Pizza Appetizers & Sides for the Ultimate Pizza Night

a big pizza ready for a party

I’ve been working on the menu at Mortadella Head for a long time, coming up with specials and paying attention to what our guests order. Here’s a list of what I think are the best appetizers and side dishes to serve with pizza as the main course.

What to Serve with Minestrone Soup: Best Side Dishes

what to serve with minestrone

Whenever I make a pot of minestrone, I’m reminded why it’s one of my favorite soups.  There’s just something about a classic Italian vegetable soup simmering away in a large pot, packed with fresh vegetables, white beans, a parmesan rind, and the addition of pasta cooked al dente, that makes it feel like both comfort […]

Can You Freeze Vodka Sauce? Easy Guide & Tricks

I love making a big batch of penne alla vodka. Sometimes I even double my homemade vodka sauce recipe just so I can have leftovers for a busy weeknight.  The creamy texture, silky tomato sauce, and flavor from a splash of vodka and red pepper flakes? It’s one of my favorite pasta sauce recipes of […]

Storing Garlic in Olive Oil | 5 Easy Preservation Methods

Storing Garlic in Olive Oil

Do you have too much garlic and want to preserve it long-term? While garlic will store well in unpeeled, whole garlic bulbs, this isn’t always ideal. Whether you grew your own, bought it in bulk, or peeled more garlic cloves than you need, there are a lot of times when preserving garlic is necessary to […]