Recipes
Easy Baked Ziti Casserole
This baked ziti recipe is everything you love about lasagna—without the fuss! This comforting, cheesy pasta bake is perfect for family dinners or potlucks.
Mary’s Chicago-Style Thick and Chewy Easy Pizza Dough
I love Salerno’s pizza crust so much, I got inspired to try making my own pizza dough recipe. I think I love this one even more!
Pizza Margherita Recipe on a Pizza Stone
There's something special about the balance of sweet San Marzano tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil on a chewy, golden pizza crust. Uh oh, I’m getting hungry!
Chicago Thick Crust Italian Sausage and Pepperoni Pizza
We all have our favorite pizza joints. Let me tell you how ours inspired me to make my own homemade pizza dough, pizza sauce, and amazing pizzas!
Mary’s Matambre: Argentine Stuffed Flank Steak
Matambre is a typical Argentine dish. This succulent and memorable stuffed steak recipe will make you everyone’s favorite grillmaster.
Chivito Steak Sandwich with Grilled Onions
There are a lot of ways to make a mouthwatering steak sandwich, and this chivito recipe is one of the best.
Italian Stuffed Artichokes Recipe with Cheri Oteri
Stuffed with homemade Italian breadcrumbs, herbs, parmesan cheese, and lots of garlic, these little leaves are amazing when you dip them in butter! Join my friend, Cheri Oteri, and me in making this recipe!
Herbes de Provence Baked Salmon Recipe with Easy Lemon Herb Mayonnaise
This herbes de Provence baked salmon recipe with homemade lemon and herb mayo is my favorite when I host girl's night at my house.
Mary’s Limoncello Roast Chicken Recipe with Fennel
Who would've thought a splash of limoncello could turn a humble chicken dinner into something extraordinary? I was skeptical at first myself, but oh boy, was I in for a surprise! My husband Billy isn’t one to fuss about food, but he couldn’t stop talking about this particular dish.
It's So Good Limoncello Fettuccine
This easy-to-make pasta dish is somehow both refreshing and comforting—the sauce is so creamy, and those sweet yellow peppers add a touch of sunshine to every bite. This unique pasta recipe is perfect for springtime, and I can’t wait for you to try it!
Joe’s Favorite Pignolata: Sicilian Fried Dough Balls with Honey
My family loves my baking. When my father-in-law Joe kept mentioning his favorite childhood dessert, I thought he might be giving me a little hint. I love pignolata, too, so I decided to try making him some. I just love the look on my friends’ and family’s faces when I set their favorite dish down in front of them!
A St. Joseph’s Day Pasta Recipe: Bucatini with Sardines and Olive Oil Breadcrumbs
Because this holiday takes place during Lent, recipes are typically meat-free. In fact, true St. Joseph’s Day recipes go without cheese, too. We may be a true Italian family, but I venture a little bit from tradition because this bucatini pasta recipe is so much more delicious with cheese!