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Category: Italian

Slow Cooker Italian Beef Stew (Spezzatino di Manzo)

Slow Cooker Italian Beef Stew (Spezzatino di Manzo)

Snow has a way of clarifying things. When the wind chills drop below zero, what you want isn’t just something warm—you want something comforting. A pot that works all day, filling the kitchen with an aroma that promises dinner long before it’s time to eat.…

Restaurant Style Shrimp Scampi with White Wine and Lemon

Restaurant Style Shrimp Scampi with White Wine and Lemon

There’s something undeniably luxurious about shrimp scampi. Maybe it’s the aroma of garlic sizzling in butter and olive oil, or the way the white wine and lemon mingle into a silky sauce that clings to every bite. It’s one of those deceptively simple dishes that…

Pasta al Limone (Lemon Butter Pasta)

Pasta al Limone (Lemon Butter Pasta)

Pasta al Limone — which means lemon pasta in English — is a study in restraint. This dish is intentionally gentle, designed to complement bold mains rather than compete with them. No garlic, no herbs — just lemon and butter doing what they do best.…

Fettuccine al Burro (The Original Fettuccine Alfredo)

Fettuccine al Burro (The Original Fettuccine Alfredo)

When I first developed my Tuscan Stuffed Chicken with Prosciutto, Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto & Gruyère (That recipe is coming soon—stay tuned!), I wanted a pasta side that felt just as special—something simple yet luxurious, with real Italian roots. That search led me straight to this…

Caprese Pasta Salad

Caprese Pasta Salad

This Caprese pasta salad blends Italy’s fresh, vibrant colors and flavors with bold, unexpected flavor, thanks to a sun-dried tomato shallot vinaigrette that ties it all together. Italians might raise an eyebrow at the idea of pasta in a Caprese salad—but that’s exactly what makes…

Sun-Dried Tomato Shallot Vinaigrette

Sun-Dried Tomato Shallot Vinaigrette

This Sun-Dried Tomato Shallot Vinaigrette was born out of a desire to make something a little different—something bold enough to stand out in a sea of balsamic-based dressings, but light enough to let fresh ingredients shine. Originally developed for a Caprese pasta salad, this dressing…

Homemade Sun-Dried Tomato Paste

Homemade Sun-Dried Tomato Paste

When quality ingredients aren’t easy to come by, homemade is often the better choice. This sun-dried tomato paste delivers bold flavor, simple prep, and endless uses. When we moved to southern Indiana, it felt like the right time and the right place. I was born…

Baked Chicken Alfredo with Crispy Bacon

Baked Chicken Alfredo with Crispy Bacon

Fettuccine Alfredo reimagined: this baked chicken Alfredo swaps traditional rules for flavor with cream, penne, garlic, and crisp bacon. If you’re looking for a traditional Italian pasta dish, this isn’t it. The original fettuccine Alfredo—just butter and Parmesan—was created in the early 1900s by Roman…

Homemade Italian Seasoning

Homemade Italian Seasoning

Italian seasoning is a pantry essential, adding depth and warmth to everything from classic pasta sauces to roasted meats and vegetables. While store-bought versions are convenient, they often come at a higher price and may include unnecessary additives. Making your own Italian seasoning at home…

Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Stuffed Pork Tenderloin

Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Stuffed Pork Tenderloin

Juicy, tender pork tenderloin meets bold, savory flavors in this Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Stuffed Pork Tenderloin. With a flavorful pesto filling and a caramelized balsamic honey-mustard glaze, this dish is easy to make yet impressive enough for any occasion. Pork tenderloin has a reputation for…