How to Make Arancini (Sicilian Rice Balls)
Learn how to make Arancini, the irresistible Sicilian finger food: fried rice balls stuffed with meat sauce. Helpful step-by-step pictures included! {Jump to Recipe} I first tasted arancini, a classic...
View ArticleFennel, Lentil, and Salmon Salad
This super fresh, hearty salmon salad features crunchy veggies and nutritious lentils to produce a colorful and exciting salad-as-a-meal. {Jump to Recipe} I’ll be honest: when I think of a salad for...
View ArticleChunky Citrus Guacamole
This colorful chunky citrus guacamole will jolt your taste buds awake and brighten any meal. Serve it with tortilla chips at happy hour, or as a garnish in fish tacos, fajitas, or grain bowls. {Jump to...
View ArticleDark Chocolate Gelato (with Vegan Option)
This indulgent gelato is for true chocoholics: a spoonful provides a rich, strong hit of cocoa, reminiscent of biting into a square of 70% chocolate. {Jump to Recipe} Dark chocolate is my go-to...
View ArticleHow to Make Sicilian Caponata
Sicilian caponata is an aromatic vegetable dish that combines sweet and sour ingredients. Learn how to make it and serve it countless ways! {Jump to Recipe} When I traveled to Sicily for the first time...
View ArticleHow to Make Classic Romesco Sauce
Classic Romesco sauce is an easy, aromatic, and versatile condiment you can serve as a dip, in sandwiches, or with grilled meat or fish. {Jump to Recipe} Romesco is probably my favorite sauce, so it’s...
View ArticleEasy Italian Wedding Soup
Italian wedding soup is about delicious ingredients marrying their flavors together to create a comforting meal in a bowl. Learn how to make it quickly and easily, thanks to a clever time-saving tip!...
View ArticleBucatini All’Amatriciana
Bucatini All’Amatriciana takes just a handful of ingredients and less than 30 minutes to make. It’s an easy Italian classic you’ll fall in love with at first bite! {Jump to Recipe} This post contains...
View ArticleSpicy Roasted Chickpea and Cauliflower Salad
This spicy and zesty chickpea and cauliflower salad is easy to make and ultra-versatile: enjoy it warm or cold, as is or in a pita. Serve with hummus for an extra creamy touch! {Jump to Recipe} This...
View ArticleSuperfast Weeknight Paella
This Weeknight Paella requires only 10 minutes of hands-on work and lands on your table 30 minutes later. Its spectacular flavors will brighten any meal! {Jump to Recipe} My favorite trick to make sure...
View ArticleOven-Baked Pistachio Falafels
These colorful and nutritious Oven-Baked Pistachio Falafels are freezer-friendly, making them the perfect lunch or dinner solution, and a great snack to serve to last-minute guests. {Jump to Recipe}...
View ArticleHow to Make Classic Quiche Lorraine
No other savory pie is more elegant than classic Quiche Lorraine. Get the step-by-step instructions to make this elegant, rich, custardy French dish in your home kitchen. {Jump to Recipe} I avoided...
View ArticleWhite Bean and Parmesan Dip
This creamy White Bean and Parmesan Dip, which combines cannellini beans, olive oil, lemon, and Parmigiano-Reggiano, is ultra-easy to make and tastes super luxurious. {Jump to Recipe} I think any...
View ArticleChunky, Lemony, Addictive Green Olive Tapenade
In this easy green olive tapenade, the olives are blended with umami-packed anchovies and preserved lemons to create an incredibly addictive flavor, and whole roasted almonds to add a delicious...
View ArticleSpicy and Sweet Cocktail Pecans
These addictive Spicy and Sweet Cocktail Pecans are a must for happy hours and cocktail parties. Deceptively simple to make, they’re just perfect with wine and cheeses, with beer and cocktails, or,...
View ArticleA Taste From Lucca: Caramelized Lemon Meatballs with Roasted Broccoli Rabe
The recipe for these zesty caramelized lemon meatballs is adapted from a Tuscan family recipe. Best enjoyed with a side of roasted broccoli rabe! {Jump to Recipe} Back in 2006, when I toured the...
View ArticleSuperfast Egg Tacos
These egg tacos come together in a snap and the recipe can easily be scaled up or down. It’s a versatile, family-friendly meal idea for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! {Jump to Recipe} Now, more than...
View ArticleHoney Blueberry Bran Muffins
These super moist, super nutritious Honey Blueberry Bran Muffins are great from breakfast to dessert. Double the recipe and freeze the extras! {Jump to Recipe} I like to keep a stash of muffins in the...
View ArticleGreek Meatballs in Spiced Tomato Sauce
These Greek meatballs are hearty, tender and moist, and they come nestled in an intriguingly spiced tomato sauce. {Jump to Recipe} Meatballs are one of my favorite comfort foods. I like them any and...
View Article“Throw-It-Together” Superfast Vegan Curry
This superfast vegan curry allows you to turn canned chickpeas into a nutritious meal in 20 minutes. You can double or triple the recipe and freeze extra portions for up to 3 months. {Jump to Recipe}...
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