10 Traditional Italian Sauces
Feelin’ saucy? Good. Today we’re breaking down some traditional Italian sauces. The good ones of course. Ya know, ones you’ll find all over the Mortadella Head menu… We’ll start with the basics, then work our way down to the more robust of sauces. (will need help ordering these) MARINARA – We’ve said it , […]
15 Italian Street Foods You Need In Your Life
Anyone who’s been to Italy knows that it’s a country full of delicious food. And you don’t have to sit down to be treated to some of the trendiest items out there. Enter street food. It’s cheap, authentic, and highly instagrammable. Not sure where to start your foodie quest? Use this guide to find the […]
All About Onions: Which One Should I be Using?
Per use through any Italian cookbook and you’ll notice a ton of the recipes use onions. Depending on the type of recipe and its ingredients will determine which will be the best to use. While there really isn’t a “wrong” onion to use, some onions are better suited for certain recipes. There are four […]
How To: 1-2-3 Pesto
During the summer, fresh basil is at its peak. When the leaves are that perfect shade of green and the smell is so vibrant you can smell it as you pluck them, you know it’s time to make use of them. Here at Mortadella, we love basil in a variety of ways: in dressings, caprese […]
Cacio e Pepe: Fun to Say, Delicious to Eat
Italian language lesson of the day Cacio e Pepe. Literally meaning “cheese and pepper,” cacio e pepe is a wonderfully simple, yet delicious, Italian recipe. Though it uses just a few ingredients, there’s a very specific way to make it. Done right, you’ll have a lusciously creamy sauce. It might take you a few tries, but […]