Homemade Butternut Squash Ravioli made with fresh egg pasta dough, a rich but simple butternut squash and ricotta filling, then tossed in a quick brown butter and sage sauce. This comforting pasta is perfect for autumn evenings. When temperatures drop, I always reach for the classic pairing of butternut squash and sage. This ravioli recipe … Read more

Love cooking Italian food? This guide lists the essential kitchen tools that make preparing Italian dishes easier and more enjoyable. These are items I use often and truly rely on. Sharp knives and good-quality pots and pans are fundamental — they make cooking faster and more pleasant. I don’t own every piece of equipment out … Read more

Egg Yolk Ravioli made with fresh homemade pasta, a creamy spinach and ricotta filling, and a single golden egg yolk in the center. The ravioli are tossed in a simple brown butter sauce and finished with plenty of Parmigiano Reggiano. Egg Yolk Ravioli is an elegant dish that makes a special starter for anniversaries, Valentine’s … Read more

Chicken cutlets cooked in a bright cherry tomato sauce with garlic and fresh basil. This easy one-pan dinner is light, summery and perfect with crusty bread, roasted potatoes or a simple vegetable side. This recipe showcases fresh tomatoes and basil, making it an ideal summer meal. Cutting the chicken into cutlets speeds up cooking and … Read more

Simple, fast and delicious Herby Garlic Butter Pasta Sauce made with fresh herbs and tossed with your favorite long pasta. Ready by the time the pasta is cooked, this sauce is perfect for quick weeknight meals. This herby garlic butter sauce packs a lot of flavor while taking very little time to prepare. It combines … Read more

A flavour-packed winter salad made with baby spinach, crisp red apple, creamy Gorgonzola and crunchy candied walnuts. Bright pomegranate seeds, salty streaky pancetta and a tangy, cheese-forward dressing make this salad a warming, satisfying option for cold-weather meals. This salad needs cheese: a creamy, silky Gorgonzola that melts into the dressing and ties the sweet … Read more

The most delicious sausage-stuffed mushrooms made with Italian sausage and creamy gorgonzola. These are perfect as a crowd-pleasing appetizer or a simple, comforting main. Mushrooms are one of my favorite ingredients for colder months. They have a rich, earthy flavor and are wonderfully versatile. I often use them in mushroom ravioli, creamy mushroom risotto or … Read more

Smooth, creamy and irresistibly rich Cherry Chocolate Ice Cream made with classic Italian Amarena cherries. This no-churn recipe is incredibly simple — about 10 minutes of active prep delivers silky, decadent ice cream with a delicious black forest character. Amarena cherries are a wonderful Italian pantry item: tart, packed in a sweet syrup and perfect … Read more