It starts with cherry tomatoes blistered in olive oil until they collapse into something jammy and sweet, then layered with anchovy and garlic that melt quietly into the background, leaving behind a trail of depth rather than anything overtly fishy. A splash of balsamic sharpens […]
Zabaglione. This classic Italian dessert is made by vigorously whisking egg yolks, sugar, and a sweet wine over a double boiler until it becomes a light, frothy, and creamy custard. Grab the champagne coupes, dessert is ready in about 20 minutes. Welcome to Day 10 […]
Chocolate Budino (yes, that’s its real name): a rich, ridiculously easy Italian pudding with a name that’s as fun to say as it a is to eat. It’s called budino. Let’s get that out of the way now. It’s Italian for pudding, though it sounds […]
Crispy chicken breasts bathed in a buttery lemony sauce, sprinkled with tangy capers and bursting with garlicky flavors. Chicken Piccata is a classic dish that can be whipped up on a Wednesday night or made for a special dinner – it really works for any […]
Eggplant Parmigiana, an iconic Italian classic, feels luxurious and indulgent despite its simplicity: layers of fried eggplants that are covered in generous amounts of parmesan cheese, toasted breadcrumbs, fresh basil, and tomato sauce. The result is the ultimate comfort food. There’s nothing like some Mediterranean […]
Inspired by a beloved Italian classic, this Tomato, Eggplant and Ricotta pasta is all about simple ingredients and big flavors. It’s a great vegetarian dinner to add your weekly rotation! Creamy Tomato, Eggplant & Ricotta Pasta – A Comforting Italian Classic Pasta alla Norma, a […]
This Easy Baked Gnocchi recipe is a cheesy, comforting dish that’s perfect for a weeknight meal. Made with tomato sauce and fresh mozzarella, it’s truly a must-try. Rationally, I know gnocchi are a varied family of dumplings. Emotionally, I see them as pasta. I can’t […]
Okay first things first: don’t be alarmed by the intense redness of the pasta, it’s totally fine, let me explain!! The key ingredient in this Creamy Gochujang Pasta with Shrimp is, you guessed it, gochujang paste. Let’s get into that. I first saw a version […]