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...
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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...
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....
Spicy Cucumber Salad Recipe
This Spicy Cucumber Salad Recipe is really amazing. It has everything going for it including crunchy, sweet, acidic, nutty, and spicy flavors. Plus it's beautiful and so easy to make- a perfect side dish ready in just 20 minutes. A mere 7 ingredients and a couple simple techniques go a long way towards making the...
Turkey Smash Burgers
This easy, flavor-packed Turkey Smash Burger Recipe has everything going for it- smashed crispy edges, quick cook time, avocado, and a homemade kimchi mayo that packs a spicy umami punch. It's the perfect recipe for using a stovetop griddle. Kimchi goes so well with turkey and chicken because it adds a burst of umami that...
Best Italian Tomato Salad (Recipe)
Like many other Italian Recipes, a simple tomato salad relies on delicious, quality ingredients and techniques to achieve the most flavor.
The Best Penne Pomodoro Recipe
The secret to making the best Penne al Pomodoro recipe lies in a few high quality ingredients and techniques.