HOW TO MAKE PICKLED GREEN TOMATOES Pickled green tomatoes are a tangy, crunchy antipasto that my Nonna adores making. I grew up watching her pickle all sorts of vegetables, but green tomatoes are one of my favorites. I’m thrilled to share her original recipe with you which is simple, quick and made up of a …

How To Make Polpo alla Luciana: Italian-Style Tender Octupus This iconic Neapolitan dish made with tender octopus is a simple stew to make but with the most remarkable flavours. Prepared using peeled tomatoes, garlic, olives, capers and fresh parsley it is truly a symbol of the Mediterranean and an ode to fishermen who would cook …

AMAZING ARTISAN PIZZA MADE WITH STORE-BOUGHT DOUGH Many of you have requested this and now that I’ve mastered it, there’s no keeping a secret any longer. While I love making incredible pizza dough from scratch, you might be surprised to learn you can find quality store-bought pizza dough in store and it will allow you …

HOW TO MAKE MY SIGNATURE LEMON SHRIMP PASTA SAUCE Indulge in the irresistible flavors of Vincenzo’s latest culinary masterpiece – a unique pasta dish that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you yearning for more. This exquisite recipe combines succulent shrimp, tangy lemon, and crispy pistachios, perfectly mixed with tagliatelle pasta and a secret …

BASIL AND PISTACHIO PESTO Are you looking for a pesto recipe that will make your taste buds dance with joy? Well, look no further! This basil and pistachio pesto recipe is anything but traditional, and it’s my absolute favorite. The secret to this pesto’s unique flavor is the addition of two key ingredients: pistachio nuts …

ITALIAN SUMMER LUNCH MENU Summer has finally arrived, and you will all agree with me that during Summer everyone prefers to enjoy fresh and light dishes, to prepare for a quick lunch, to take to the office or to the beach. Forget all those dishes that need hours to be ready! Let’s be honest… No …

PENNE ALL’ARRABBIATA: How To Make The Angry Spicy Pasta Take a trip to Rome without leaving your kitchen with this rustic, spicy Penne all’Arrabbiata recipe. Made with fresh chilies, garlic, chopped parsley and tomato sugo, this classic Roman pasta is sure to satisfy your cravings for authentic Italian goodness. The fiery hot sauce is made …

SPAGHETTI ALLA CARRETTIERA Spaghetti alla Carrettiera recipe is  the Sicily’s version of the classic Aglio, Olio e Peperoncino dish-mainly because almost all the ingredients are identical, but it has a few twists that make it stand apart and the way it is prepared might just surprise you. What is most interesting is that the “sauce” …

SICILIAN DINNER MENU Have you ever dreamed of traveling to Italy, more precisely to Sicily? If the answer is yes, today I decided to share an all-Sicilian menu with you. I’m sure that many of you have already had the fortune to visit this wonderful Italian region, and that have left a piece of  heart …

ITALIAN GRILLED ZUCCHINI What says summer in Italy like the taste of fresh produce grilled on the barbecue? In this recipe, we take the humble zucchini and give it sensational flavors. Fresh mint, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, the crunch of almonds—this dish has everything you want from a refreshing antipasto or side dish. Watch the …