Chicken Scarpariello (Braised Chicken with Sausage and Peppers)
Chicken Scarpariello, where have you been all my life? Because my Sicilian mom never made this chicken dish, I grew up without …
Tiramisù for Two
Yesterday, I shared a delicious appetizer I made to kick off a celebratory anniversary dinner for hubby and me. Today, I’m sharing …
Pasta e Fagioli with Borlotti Beans
For the uninitiated, pasta e fagioli is Italian for pasta and beans. I assume most people already know this as it’s the …
Olive Garden Chicken Scampi Copycat
After eating at Olive Garden more times than I can remember and always, always (except for one less than memorable meal) ordering …
Cranberry Pistachio Biscotti
I’ve lost count of how many biscotti recipes I have made and posted. Do you want to know which of them …
Sicilian Pizza with Pepperoni and Spicy Tomato Sauce
When I was growing up, if my family was in the mood for Sicilian pan pizza, the place we’d go for it …
Italian Christmas Cookie Cake
If you’re Italian, then I’m sure you are quite familiar with the frosted anise cookies with colored sprinkles on top that usually …
Gnocchi a la Uncle Matty
When I was growing up, gnocchi, the Italian pasta made from a potato-based dough, was virtually unknown to the general public. They …
Anise Biscotti
Easter is around the corner, and I don’t know about you but this Italian starts thinking about ricotta pie, biscotti cake, and …
Baked Shrimp Scampi
I’m a little late posting this—OK, a lot late, but better late than never.