Pastina with Egg and Cheese is the definition of comfort food. In fact, some people even refer to it as "Italian Penicillin." It's a soft food, but it's not boring. The egg gives it protein, the parmesan gives it real flavor, and a little butter gives it its silky smooth texture. It's very similar to...
Tomato and Mascarpone Risotto
This luscious Tomato and Mascarpone Risotto is easy to make and absolutely to die for. It relies on high quality ingredients and good technique to achieve the most flavor out of only 7 ingredients. Hot salted water is the best cooking liquid for this risotto, as it allows the fresh tomatoes and mascarpone to really...
Pink Sauce Pasta (Italian Pink Sauce)
Pink Sauce Pasta is a very popular Italian-American dish consisting of pasta (usually penne) and a simple pink tomato cream sauce. With just 7 ingredients, the tomato and garlic flavors really shine. Plus it's a quick sauce that only simmers for about 30 minutes. The flavors have just enough time to mingle while remaining bright...
Veal Parmesan Sandwich
Most Italian-Americans I know love Veal Parmesan, but not many people make Veal Parm at home. Typically they order it at Italian restaurants, and it's always massive... Perfect for taking home leftovers to make delicious Veal Parmesan Sandwiches the next day. This this recipe will teach you how to make a Veal Parmesan Sandwich from...
Vodka Pizza
Pizza with Vodka Sauce is becoming insanely popular at many pizzerias here in New York City. So many people, myself included, just love the creaminess of vodka sauce. It's less acidic and even a little sweeter than regular tomato sauce. So it makes perfect sense to put it on pizza. The best vodka pizza in...
Shrimp Mango Avocado Salad
This Grilled Shrimp Mango and Avocado Salad is absolutely delightful- it's flavorful, crunchy, spicy, and so refreshing. Plus there's very little cooking involved, perfect for spring and summer meals. You can make the shrimp on an outdoor barbecue or use an indoor stove top griddle. Then just assemble all the fresh ingredients and enjoy! Serve...
Maple Syrup Peanut Butter Toast with Strawberries
Peanut Butter and Maple Syrup has to be one of the most delicious flavor combinations of all time. Theres just something about the salty nuttiness of peanut butter that pairs so well with sticky maple syrup. And this Maple Syrup Peanut Butter Toast with Strawberries is even better because of the pop of freshness the...
11 Delicious Agrodolce Recipes
If you're here because you're looking for agrodolce recipes containing that classic "sour and sweet" flavor profile, you've come to the right place. Agrodolce just happens to be one of my favorite flavor combinations. Though the term traditionally refers to a specific sauce consisting of sugar, vinegar, and some other sweet and sour ingredients, I...
Rosé Pasta
This simple, 6-ingredient Creamy Rosé Pasta is unlike any other Rosé Pasta Recipe you'll find on google. For starters, it is a one-pot pasta dish. And it's entirely unique in that it calls for cooking spaghetti directly in rosé wine. Though this Rosé Pasta Sauce doesn't call for any tomato, it does have a delicious...
Homemade Garlic Paste
I know many home chefs that use store bought garlic paste as a way to flavor sauces, soups, pestos, etc. However, I am here to tell you that Homemade Garlic Paste is an infinitely better option. Making garlic paste from scratch is a wonderful alternative to buying it for 3 reasons: It's way more flavorful...