Recipes
Italian Panettone with Chocolate and Candied Orange Peel
I love peeling back the paper liner and getting everyone a big slice of this towering Italian bread-meets-fruitcake. Bonus points for a crème anglaise drizzle!
Mary’s Easy Italian Broccoli Salad
With crisp-tender broccoli and a zesty lemon-garlic vinaigrette, my easy Italian broccoli salad is a family favorite passed down through generations.
Italian-American Stromboli
This Italian-American stromboli recipe is easy to make and freezer-friendly. Packed with Italian cold cuts and cheese, it's a great dish to bring to gatherings!
Fast and Easy Pasta Recipe with Blistered Tomatoes and Fresh Basil
At my house, pasta dishes are a staple. I could honestly write an entire cookbook dedicated to just pasta recipes!
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!
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.
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!
Mom’s Homemade Lasagna with Homemade Sunday Meat Gravy
Making lasagna with my mom was one of my favorite ways to spend time together. She would go all out making loads and loads of her Sunday Gravy, and I uphold that tradition by making a double batch every time I do homemade lasagna. Click through to try my Mom’s incredible recipe for yourself!
Italian-American Feast of the Seven Fishes Pie
This traditional Italian Christmas recipe checks off all the boxes! It's not exactly what my grandma made, but whenever I make this pie, I am flooded with all those happy memories. I hope this recipe helps you make some beautiful memories with your family too.
Marie’s Homemade Minestrone Meatball Soup Recipe
Minestrone soup with meatballs is memorable, filling, and warming. In my minestrone recipe, tender homemade meatballs perfectly complement the nourishing flavors of fresh vegetables. By the time you add the beans and Italian herbs, you’ve got the perfect meal.
Butternut Squash Kale Lasagna
This vegetarian lasagna reimagines the classic lasagna for fall, with hearty butternut squash and kale complemented by ricotta and Parmesan cheeses.
Mary’s Go-To Marinara Sauce
Homemade classic marinara sauce is so easy to make. My version is perfect for a quick pasta topping or as part of another recipe like eggplant parmigiana or lasagna. The secret to making the perfect marinara sauce is the tomatoes. You must use whole San Marzano tomatoes. No substitutes!