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.
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!
Parmesan Butter Dipping Sauce Recipe for Artichokes, Pastas, Fish, and More
Drizzle this cheesy, buttery sauce on top of fish, pasta, toasted bread, or my favorite: My Grandma’s Italian breadcrumb stuffed artichoke recipe.
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!
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!
Luigi’s Italian Tortellini Pasta Salad with Homemade Vinaigrette
I have to thank my friend Luigi for this recipe. It was Luigi who turned me onto the idea of using tortellini in a pasta salad recipe instead of just noodles. He always brings this one when he visits us on the farm, and it never fails to impress the guests!
Easy Fettuccine Pasta with Pancetta, Asparagus and Peas
Asparagus and pancetta are the stars of this super easy fettuccine pasta recipe. Crispy pancetta, fresh spring asparagus, peas… Finish it off with a splash of cream, Parmesan, and fresh herbs. People will be drooling at the kitchen door.
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.
Mary’s One-pot Homemade Chicken Soup
This soup always warms my belly on a cold winter day—and just plain makes me feel good. It takes the chill off, and brings back all those chicken soup memories from my past. I hope this Chicken Soup recipe will be your new best friend on a cold day, too. It’s like a big hug! That’s what comfort food is really all about.