Recipes

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!

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.

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.

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!

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!

St. Joseph’s Day soup is steeped in tradition and symbolism. The fava beans in this recipe represent luck. Breadcrumbs are also a staple in St. Joseph's Day recipes, symbolizing sawdust since Joseph was a carpenter. As usual, I’ve added my own spin to the standard: My delicious crispy olive oil bread cubes.

My husband, Billy, and I love making this dish when we go down to the farm. The last time I made this recipe, we made beef short ribs in a huge pot… and then served it family-style to our hunter friends who had just finished their day outdoors. Their faces just lit up after one bite of these succulent, fall-off-the-bone short ribs.

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!

I’m an adventurous eater. I love a lot of different cuisines, and southern food is no exception. This is one of my favorite Southern recipes to make at home—classic red beans and Andouille sausage. It’s a popular dish in the South all year, but I love celebrating Mardi Gras with it. Red beans, Creole seasoning, and, of course, that special New Orleans sausage: Andouille. But what exactly is Andouille sausage? Read on for all this and more in my Mardi Gras Red Beans and Andouille Sausage recipe!

The days are getting longer, but this is definitely the coldest time of year in the midwest. And who doesn’t love to warm up with a delicious bowl of soup? This flavorful and super comforting lentil soup with bacon rind or pork belly recipe is just what I need on a chilly January day.

My daughter eats gluten-free—so I’m always looking for a gluten-free variation on our favorite family recipes. Of course, it’s kind of hard to eat Italian cuisine without the pasta… but my Gluten-Free Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Spaghetti Squash recipe really hits the spot!

If you’re from the Midwest, chances are you or someone you know has planted a garden and enjoyed home-grown veggies all year long. Pair one of my fall favorites with sweet Italian sausage and you’ve got a spectacular dish that’s festive and flavorful!