It only takes a few fresh ingredients make this Fresh Tomato Basil Pasta with Ricotta, the perfect light lunch or dinner for summer! PREPARATION TIME: PREP 10 minutes COOK 15 minutes TOTAL 25 minutes INGREDIENTS 12 oz. pasta (any shape) 2 Tbsp olive oil 2 cloves garlic 2 pints grape tomatoes 1 Tbsp butter 1/2 cup fresh basil, loosely packed 1/2 cup whole milk […]
Italian Recipes
Italian Peach Cookies
My mom’s recipe for making approximately 30 Italian peach cookies, which refers more to the shape than the flavor. These cookies are traditionally served during special occasions like weddings, bridal showers, and holidays such as Christmas. Recipe can be doubled PREPARATION TIME: REP TIME 30 minutes COOK TIME 30 minutes […]
Baked Vegetable Frittata
Healthy, delicous protein packed frittata that’s great for making ahead. Think – breakfast on the run, picnics, or lunch on demand. Keeps 5 days in the fridge or months in the freezer! Soft and custardy on the inside, flavoured with a sprinkle of cheese and feta, studded with Roasted Herb […]
POTATO RICOTTA AND HAM GALETTE
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed. PREPARATION TIME: Prep Time 15 minutes Cook Time 25 minutes Total Time 40 minutes Ingredients 1 sheet frozen puff pasty, thawed 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup fresh basil chopper 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, […]
Eggplant and Tomato Pie
Remember recently when I told you about the fabulous Eggplant Parmesan that I made using Maris’ awesome (and healthier!) recipe. It was so good that I bought more eggplant at the farmers market. I also picked up some green tomatoes to try out an idea I have for a healthier […]
Italian Sausage and Peppers
Flavorful chunks of Italian sausage are combined with diced tomatoes, garlic, oregano, basil, lots of red and green bell pepper and onion for an easy weeknight meal. PREPARATION TIME: PREP: 5 minutes COOK: 28 minutes TOTAL: 33 minutes Ingredients 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil 1 package Johnsonville Naturals Mild Italian Sausage 1 green pepper, thinly sliced 1 red pepper, thinly sliced […]
Italian Potatoes Croquettes
Vincenzo’s Plate PREPARATION TIME: PREP TIME 20 minutes COOK TIME 3 minutes TOTAL TIME 23 minutes INGREDIENTS 1 kg Potatoes 35 oz Parsley Chopped 3 tbsp Pecorino cheese or Parmesan cheese Ham off-the-bone Mozzarella cheese 2 Eggs 1 for mix, 1 for egg wash 1 tsp Nutmeg optional Bread crumbs Fresh is best! Salt & Pepper Sunflower oil or Peanut oil. For frying INSTRUCTIONS […]
Italian Chicken Marsala
A beloved Italian-American classic comprised of a crispy golden chicken cutlet smothered in a rich Marsala wine flavoured mushroom sauce. A restaurant favourite that’s easy to make at home, one bite and you’ll be hooked for life like I was! The key flavour here is Marsala wine so if you […]
Italian Roasted Sausage, Peppers, Onions,Potatoes
This sausage and potato bake is an Italian comfort food classic! The smell of this cooking in my kitchen transports me back to playing on the street in front of my Papa and Gigi’s house in Brooklyn. I make 2 trays of this for every family get-together, and it’s gone […]
Spaghetti with Calms
Spaghetti with clams is a typical dish of the Neapolitan tradition that has now become a symbol of Italian cuisine in the world! A great classic, easy and fast-to-make, made with spaghetti, clams, garlic and extra virgin olive oil. Like any traditional recipe, there are many versions: with vegetables such […]


