Recipes

Bold Statement: Ribollita is one of my favorite foods on the planet. If you have never had a bowl of ribollita soup, then get ready to fall in love! This classic Tuscan recipe is a hearty minestra, or vegetable bean soup, that has been thickened or “reboiled” with stale bread. I fell in love with it more than 25 years ago when I lived in Florence, and I am so excited to share my tips and tricks for making authentic Italian Tuscan Ribollita at home! Table of contents Why We Love This Recipe for Tuscan Ribollita What Is Ribollita? Key...

Valentine’s Day Desserts are my favorite way to celebrate the holiday! Baking cookies, cupcakes, and all the sweet treats is a nice way to show love for everyone in your life. If you need some easy Valentine’s dessert ideas, look no further! Valentine’s Day Desserts Valentine’s Day is the perfect holiday for something sweet! Whether you’re baking treats for the kids, making a decadent dessert just for two, or keeping the sweets all for yourself, you can’t let February 14th go by without indulging in something delicious. I’ve got so many easy Valentine’s Day desserts, recipes, and ideas to share...

This quick and easy Asian pork tenderloin skillet dish is a must for busy weeknights. It’s so budget-friendly and features succulent pork tenderloin cooked in a delicious honey soy marinade, with frozen vegetables and ramen noodles. This Asian pork tenderloin recipe, with its Asian flavor, sweet blended honey sauce coating tender bits of meat, assorted veggies, and noodles, has become a weekly favorite at our house since I first whipped it up about two months ago. I always seem to have everything I need on hand for this pork recipe, especially considering the ease of substituting in this, and it...

I’ve never made lasagna and to be clear, I’ve never had the slightest desire to make it – even coming from an Italian family who loves Italian food. The idea of lasagna seemed complicated and exhausting and I’d find myself thinking, “Why bother”? Most of my food for so many years has been about ease and convenience because I barely had the energy to boil water but now, it’s time for a whole new way for me to cook and actually enjoy my food.  There’s something so comforting and delicious about pureed squash because it gets so thick and creamy....

Lasagna Cups are a fun twist on lasagna and great for dinner or as a party appetizer. Layers of pasta, meat sauce, and cheese baked as cute little cups is a delicious way to enjoy your favorite Italian lasagna. I first started making these rustic lasagna cups when my girls were young. My youngest daughter especially loved them along with her good friendContinue Reading