Italian potato gnocchi (pronounced “NYOH-kee”, singular: gnocco) are soft, pillowy dumplings made from potatoes, flour, and sometimes eggs. Originating from Northern Italy,…
Carrot and zucchini are a great classic of pasta dishes, especially in spring. However, may I say “boring”? To make this plate…
Arugula pesto is a bold, peppery twist on the classic Italian basil pesto. Fun fact: despite its popularity in English-speaking kitchens, “arugula”…
Poor man’s zucchini (in Italian, zucchine alla poverella) is a simple and flavorful side dish originating in the seaside region of Puglia….
Panzanella is a flavorful and colorful salad from Central Italy, popular in the regions of Tuscany, Umbria, Marche and Lazio. It originates…
Spring is asparagus season. With its vibrant green spears and delicate, earthy flavor, asparagus is more than just a versatile vegetable: it’s…
Celery often gets relegated to the role of a diet food: crunchy, watery, and overlooked. But what if I told you this…
Pinzimonio is more a ritual than a snack or an aperitif. When I was a child, I remember my dad making pinzimonio…
Linguine with grilled vegetables is one of those versatile dishes that you can use to finish up leftovers from another meal. Fun…
Cherry tomato pasta is the type of dish you prepare when you want to taste summer. Light and tasty, it’s a light…
