Recipes. Food. Color. Life.
“Everything You See I Owe To Spaghetti”
Herbed Roasted Vegetables
Whenever butternut squash is in season I try to make as many different recipes as I can with it…
Butternut Squash Risotto - Risotto alla Zucca Violina
I’ve been craving things with butternut squash this year, and this risotto was one of the things I wanted most…
Herbed Chèvre Cheese Appetizer
Chèvre goats cheese has become one of my absolute favorite cheeses out there! Something I would have never thought…
Herbed Tomato & Zucchini Summer Salad
Salads are a must during summer aren’t they?! Whether we don’t want to cook or we are just craving lighter meals…
Fennel & Celery Salad with Blue Cheese
Like so many recipes I make I created this salad because I was looking for ways to use up…
Roasted Vegetable Panino with Garlic Mayonnaise
This Panino is one of those recipes that when I get a craving for it there is nothing else that will do!
Tuscan Ribollita Soup - Recipe & Experience
Ribollita which means reboiled in Italian is a traditional Tuscan soup made with vegetables, beans and bread. It is the perfect example of the way the Italians..
Sugo Rosso (Red Sauce) with Ricotta Cheese
It’s hard to not make this dish my new favorite because it is down. right. mouthwatering...not to mention gorgeous!
Creamy Lentil Vegetable Soup - Vellutata di Lenticchie e Verdure
If you are looking for an unbelievably delicious, healthy and hearty soup to make this winter than this is it! I made this recipe for New Years Eve to celebrate like the Italians do…sort of :)
Elegant Orange And Fennel Salad
I couldn’t let another winter go by without making this classic Italian orange and fennel salad for you
Homemade Pumpkin Gnocchi With Two Tasty Sauces (dairy & gluten free option too:)
When I came across the wild looking deep ocean green Italian pumpkin named Marina di Chioggia, I knew I had to have it!
Zucchini Involtini - Zucchini Rolls
I feel like I should have posted this dish a couple of months ago while everyone’s gardens were in full swing….but…I didn’t, so here it is :) Better late than never (Meglio tardi che mai.)
Pesto alla Trapanese - Sicilian Pesto with Tomatoes and Almonds
As I continue to come up with creative ways to use the abundance of tomatoes that are still coming to me everyday from my garden
Crostini with Tomato Butter
Still searching for ways to use up those summer garden tomatoes? This recipes is just the thing!
Tomatini - The Perfect Summer Cocktail
This cocktail isn’t sweet which I love and is the perfect drink to go along with that colorful summertime dinner, lunch, breakfast or snack :)
Simple and Delicious Italian Tomato Sauce - Sugo Rosso
This easy and delicious Italian tomato sauce will be your new favorite recipe!
Cheesy Potato And Spinach Roll
Hearty potatoes with healthy spinach and rich and delicious melted cheese….yum! A gluten free and vegetarian delight!