This 4 Ingredient Zucchini Pasta recipe is one of the simplest, easiest recipes on this website. And while it's incredibly quick and easy to make, it does not lack flavor. The acidic lemon, umami-forward garlic, and jammy consistency of the zucchini all make this recipe quite balanced and delicious. Plus, there's no special equipment involved!...
Saffron Pasta
This easy and delicious Saffron Pasta Recipe calls for just a few good quality ingredients and only 15 minutes of your time. The flavors of garlic, vermouth, and red pepper flakes accentuate the saffron's natural flavor without overpowering it. And though it tastes like a decadent pasta dish, it's actually quite light. Because of how...
Thanksgiving Margaritas (large format)
This make-ahead Thanksgiving Margarita recipe is the perfect cocktail for Thanksgiving and the entire fall season. It's essentially a vanilla maple margarita that combines all the usual ingredients of a classic margarita, plus a touch of maple syrup for sweetness, and hint of vanilla and cinnamon for extra fall flavor. It's a really balanced, delicious...
Risotto Cacio e Pepe
This 5-ingredient Risotto al Cacio e Pepe is a pepper-forward cheesy risotto recipe that you'll find is incredibly simple and easy to make. Like many Italian dishes, it relies on a few simple but high quality ingredients that lead to amazing results. Good quality parmesan cheese and freshly cracked black pepper have the ability to...
Italian Long Hot Peppers (with breadcrumb topping)
If you grew up in an Italian-American family, then you know the hype of Italian Long Hot Peppers, also known as Italian Frying Peppers. The mere sight of a dish of Italian long hots making their way to the antipasto table is a beautiful, exciting experience. How hot will they be? You'll never know till...
Chili Lime Shrimp (Italian-Fusion)
This Italian Fusion Chili Lime Shrimp Recipe is a little different from other chili lime shrimp recipes you might be used to. In fact, its delicious garlicky chili lime pan sauce makes it more similar to Italian shrimp scampi or Spanish gambas al ajillo. You may be shocked to find out that there's actually no...
Red Wine Mushroom Pasta (without cream)
With all the creamy mushroom pasta recipes out there, you start to wonder if it's even possible to make mushroom pasta without cream. Well, I'm here to report that, SPOILER ALERT, it's more than possible. In fact, it's encouraged. Actually, I find that cream sometimes dilutes the flavor of pasta dishes. And the last thing...
Cabbage Apple Salad
This Cabbage Apple Salad is such an easy side dish that you can make in just 15-20 minutes using simple ingredients. And though the combination of cabbage and apples is nothing groundbreaking, the addition of other flavors like onion, fennel seed, mustard, and sweet agave makes this recipe quite special. It's a delicious slaw that...
Chicken Vodka Parm
I am SO excited to share this Chicken Vodka Parm recipe with you. It combines two of the best ever Italian American classics: Chicken Parmesan and Vodka Sauce. The two are great on their own, but there's something so special about putting them together. You have to try it to understand. Now look, everyone any...
Tricolor Bell Pepper Salad Recipe
The beauty of this Tricolor Bell Pepper Salad Recipe with Cilantro Lime Dressing lies in its variety. The subtle flavor nuances of the different color bell peppers and one jalapeño make it taste somewhat complex... A little sweet... A little spicy... And visually stunning. Plus it's such an easy, nutritious recipe that can serve 8....