Month: June 2018

Gnocchi alla Sorrentina

Gnocchi alla Sorrentina

Gnocchi is a potato dumpling type pasta. So as you can imagine, it is one of my favorites!This type of pasta is very filling and very delicious. It doesn’t take much to dress this stuff up. Gnocchi alla Sorrentina is some good quality gnocchi with 

Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe

Generally this dish translates to “cheese and pepper.” It is a very famous dish isn Rome. Super simple ingredients and minimal effort, this recipe is sure to please!

Parmesan & Pistachio Crusted Pork Chops

Here’s a fantastic dish. Parmesan & pistachio crusted pork chops are  very easy and quick and are a new take on that same old breaded pork chop. Pistachios are kinda a big deal for me.

Italian Mashed Potatoes

My 100th recipe! Of course it’s a potato recipe! What’s better than a side of mashed potatoes with that steak dinner or alongside Mama’s Meatloaf? They are my take on traditional mashed potatoes with an Italian twist! How about these Italian Mashed Potatoes made with pancetta 

Baked Artichokes

You know how I love artichokes. This past Easter while preparing the meal with my family, my Mom had some artichokes we weren’t  quite sure what to do with. They were not exactly big for stuffing, but that was a possibility especially because  Stuffed Artichokes  are my 

Eggplant Parmesan Stacks

These Eggplant Parmesan Stacks are delicious and pretty! My take on traditional eggplant Parmesan which is also delicious and pretty! But I wanted to make individual servings as a side dish. While they do take some time to cook, as would traditional eggplant Parmesan, these 

Chicken Piccata with Mushrooms

You’ve seen this on just about every menu in an Italian restaurant right? Who does love this dish? Chicken Piccata is fresh and light. The lemon butter sauce is amazing and the capers add a nice bite!