Spaghetti Carbonara with Roasted Garlic

Italian comfort food at its best, with a garlicky twist. See the original post with Italian travel tale at…

Panna Cotta with Blackberries

A classic Italian dessert, delicious and easy to make. Can taste excellent around the world as ingredients can be found almost anywhere!

Tuscan Steak

This is one of the simplest and best steak preparations you will EVER make. I've been trying for years to find the perfect grilling recipe to bring…

Roasted Chicken on the Grill

This is a beautiful dish that's big enough for a dinner party of 4 and makes for a great centerpiece over the holidays. The stuffing is optional,…

Traditional Roman Fettuccine

This is as real as simple roman pasta gets - very traditional, very easy to make, and very very good. The family will love it!

Heirloom Tomato Caprese Salad

Heirloom tomato's are coming into season (as I'm writing this) - this is a wonderful dish for summertime picnics or a light weekend lunch. Also a…

Bananarama Smoothie

Homemade Manicotti

This recipe is simple and absolutely delicious. It is a reasonable amount of work, so good to cook for a large party or family gathering. It is…

Minestrone Romagna Style

This is the way minestrone is made in Romagna. It's not a lot of prep time, but you simmer the soup for a long time until all of the vegetable…

Italian Green Beans

Very simple and fresh dish - served best family style with your favorite pasta or sausage.