Pasta with Mussels and Clams (Linguine con Cozze e Vongole)
Pasta with Mussels and Clams (Linguine con Cozze e Vongole) is an absolute staple in southern Italy. And if you're ever in Italy during June or December you must order...
Recipes
Fried Striped Red Mullet (Triglie Fritte)
Mullet are a very common type of fish that are perfect for frying. How to Make Fried Striped Red Mullet The key to making good fried mullet is getting the...
Fish in Foil (Sea bass al Cartoccio)
Cooking fish in foil is one of the easiest ways to cook fish. And it makes clean up super quick! Here's how we cook sea bass in foil in the...
Seafood Ravioli
If you've never made seafood ravioli before you're in for a treat. This pasta is light, delicious, and uses a fish that's easy to find, cod. Here's how we make...
Salt Cod Fritters (Frittelle di Baccalà)
Salt Cod Fritters, or Frittelle di Baccalà in Italian, are a delicious way to start a meal. You can serve them as an appetizer, during a hour, or treat them...
Spicy Italian Stuffing
My family used to make two types of stuffing: Cornbread stuffing with onions and bell peppers (my grandma’s recipe) Regular stuffing with lots of celery, mushrooms, and sausage Much to...
Potato Pie
If you aren’t familiar with potato pie it’s essentially mashed potatoes that are baked in the oven with cheese and a crunchy breadcrumb crust! Some folks like to add salami...
Pasta with Fresh Anchovies (Italian Recipe with EVOO)
Pasta with fresh anchovies is one of those dishes that sounds like it requires more effort than it does. The ingredients are simple, the technique is straightforward, and the result...
Roasted Eggplant Salad
This roasted eggplant salad is absolutely delicious and the perfect thing to serve on a hot summer day. The best part is that you can make this ahead of time...
Cauliflower Cheese Sauce Pasta with Fresh Garganelli
This cauliflower cheese sauce is rich, creamy, and decadent in all the right ways — and it checks all the boxes. The fresh garganelli pasta brings the perfect chew, while...
Spicy Cucumber Salad
With summer just around the corner it's officially cold food season and there's nothing like a super crunchy spicy cucumber salad that requires zero cooking. The coolness of the cucumber...
Lemon Olive Oil Salad Dressing
With summer upon us this fresh lemon olive oil salad dressing is guaranteed to jazz up your favorite greens! Our lemon tree is currently overflowing with fruit so we're using...
How to Rehydrate Mushrooms
Dehydrating mushrooms is the process of removing their moisture content through a drying process. Rehydrating mushrooms is the process of restoring their moisture content after they have been dehydrated. This process...
Easter in Italy: Food, Traditions & Calabrian Culture
Easter in Italy is one of the most beloved holidays of the year. For many Italians, it marks the end of a season of fasting, a reason to cook their...
Spicy Italian Pork (Frissurata)
Frissurata is a spicy Italian pork dish, and isn't your typical Italian meat dish. While Italy is famous for foods like olive oil, cheese, wine, and cured meats, it's not very well known for...
Italian Meatball Tortellini Soup (Calabrian Vrasciole)
This meatball tortellini soup is one of the best things that comes out of our kitchen in winter. It combines two Calabrian staples — stuffed pasta in broth and our...