Pasta e Fagioli
Downloadable PDF My dad always calls this dish “pasta fongool,” which makes me laugh every time. Pasta e Fagioli is an Italian classic...
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- Mar 7
Spinach and Artichoke Dip Baked Pasta
Spinach and Artichoke Dip (known as SAD from here on out) is one of my greatest snacking pleasures. Tangy, briny, cheesy, creamy...you...
- Jan 3
Bimpy's Escarole & Beans
Downloadable PDF Somehow, there's always a pot of escarole and beans on the stovetop at Bimpy’s house. This is likely because it was a...
- Jan 3
Grossy's Garlic Bread
Downloadable PDF Garlic bread is one of life's greatest pleasures. There are endless ways to make it, but this way is my favorite....
- Jan 3
Mom's Italian Bread
Downloadable PDF Makes 4 loaves* My mom spent my childhood selling endless loaves of her famous Italian bread for charity at every school...
- Jan 3
Grossy's Baked Stuffed Shells
Downloadable PDF Are you ready to enter stuffed shell heaven?! Baked Stuffed Shells are pure nostalgia. They are at the heart of red...
- Jan 3
Grossy's Vodka Sawce
Downloadable PDF The process of making vodka sawce is one of the most visually exciting experiences I've had with cooking. I've been...
- Nov 29, 2022
Festive Holiday Cheese Log
Downloadable PDF The Festive Holiday Cheese Log has been a part of my life for many years. I started making it in my twenties when I...
- Nov 28, 2022
Ridiculously Good Baked Brie
What a girl wants, what a girl needs, whatever makes you happy and bakes your brie... This recipe is insanely delicious, easy to make,...
- Nov 21, 2022
Sweet and Tangy Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Downloadable PDF Serves 6 people This dish is a total showstopper, and I save her for all my holiday meals. She's sweet, tangy, and...
- Nov 21, 2022
Antipasti
Downloadable PDF In Italian families, every meal starts with antipasti. There is no avoiding it—trust me, I've tried on several occasions...
- Nov 21, 2022
Aunt Janet's Citrusy Glazed Carrots
Downloadable PDF Serves 6-8 people Aunt Janet brings her famous carrots to every big family meal, but Thanksgiving dinner is where they...
- Nov 21, 2022
Cauliflower Mash
Downloadable PDF Serves 4-6 people There are the only two good things that came out of my losing 40 pounds in 30 minutes on the Keto diet...
- Nov 21, 2022
Grossy's Guide to Thanksgiving
Welcome to my Thanksgiving! I am beyond excited to share this with you. Regardless of its history, Thanksgiving, for me, is truly a...
- Nov 19, 2022
Candied Sweet Potato and Apple Casserole with Toasted Marshmallows
You are the Candied Sweet Potato and Apple Casserole with Toasted Marshmallows of my eye. This is a Thanksgiving side dish classic! I...
- Oct 2, 2022
Spaghetti with Creamy Eggplant Sauce and Garlicky Pumpernickel Breadcrumbs
What I love most about pasta is how easily and reliably I can get an unforgettable delicious pasta dish on the table to share with family...
- Sep 24, 2022
Cheesy Baked Pimento, Corn and Lobster Dip
Downloadable PDF When Duke's mayonnaise asked me to create a pimento cheese inspired recipe for tailgating, I immediately googled...
- Sep 23, 2022
Pumpkin Mac and Cheese with Roasted Butternut Squash and Brown Butter Sage Breadcrumbs
Downloadable PDF My fall mantra: LET'S GIVE 'EM PUMPKIN TO TALK ABOUT! I fell in love with these pumpkin-shaped zucchette pasta and...
- Sep 20, 2022
Favorite Fall Salad
Downloadable PDF Just as the title says, this is my favorite fall salad. Sweet and crispy roasted butternut squash, hearty kale dressed...
- Jun 8, 2022
Mediterranean Pasta Salad with Fried Halloumi
Downloadable PDF Serves 4 For as long as I live, I will be developing pasta salad recipes. They are just absolutely one of my favorite...
- May 18, 2022
Cottage Cheese Scrambled Eggs
I had the best time making these eggs on the Food Network Series "Crack An Egg With..." You can watch me making them here. Please not the...
- May 16, 2022
Pasta Puttanesca
Downloadable PDF There is nothing better than the perfect twirl of al dente spaghetti wrapping around your fork. Pair it with my new easy...
- May 15, 2022
Grossy's Guide to Sheet Pan Meals
One of the greatest Mom Hacks known to woman is The Sheet Pan Meal. One sheet pan, ingredients you have on hand, a short cooking time and...
- Apr 28, 2022
Grossy's Baked Stuffed Shells with Pesto
Downloadable PDF One glorious day I decided to top my Grossy's Baked Stuffed Shells recipe with my Basil Almond Pesto recipe and honestly...
- Feb 15, 2022
Grossy's Vegan Vodka Sawce
Downloadable PDF Grossy's Vodka Sawce has made its way around the internet several times since March 2020 when I first posted the recipe...
- Jan 4, 2022
The Grossy Goddess Dressing
Downloadable PDF The very popular Green Goddess dressing was famously invented in San Francisco and is a creamy mix of herbs like...
- Dec 16, 2021
Antipasti Deviled Eggs
Downloadable PDF My Uncle Phil was not known for his cooking (he lived with Bimpy, so you can’t blame him), but he was known for famously...
- Dec 13, 2021
Spicy Italian Chili Oil
Downloadable PDF Oil I want for Christmas is this Spicy Italian Chili Oil! This stuff is an essential item in my kitchen. I use it...
- Nov 14, 2021
Handmade Butternut Squash Ravioli with Browned Butter, Sage, and Walnuts
Downloadable PDF Makes 24 ravioli I grew up making ravioli by hand in my grandparent’s basement kitchen. Like most Italian-American...
- Nov 12, 2021
Aunt Chris' Cranberry Jell-O Mold
Downloadable PDF My Aunt Chris (my mom's sister) is seriously creative in all areas of life. She's a career hair stylist, sews the most...
- Sep 5, 2021
Bimpy's Giambotta
Giambotta is a classic Italian vegetable stew. It’s a celebration of the end-of-season summer bounty of the garden, and welcomes any and...
- Jul 26, 2021
Grossy's Guide to Cooking an Egg
While I’ve shared many recipes to inspire aspiring home chefs to find their way and taste around the kitchen, the one FAQ that shows up...
- Jul 11, 2021
Basil Almond Pesto
Downloadable PDF It was the pesto times, it was, well, the pesto times. We keep things positive here folks! Pesto is an absolute joy for...
- Jun 7, 2021
Grossy’s Guide to Tomato Mayo Toast
Downloadable PDF Hello and welcome to my guide to Tomato Mayo Toast—the most perfect and delicious summer snack. We are on the heels of...
- Jun 3, 2021
Piccata Pasta Salad
Downloadable PDF I have a cute riddle for you: What's better than pasta that can be made ahead of time, travels well, and begs to be...
- Apr 1, 2021
Aunt Jessie's Ambrosia Salad
Downloadable PDF I spent my twenties living in San Francisco, and a good portion of that time was spent in the audience at drag bars,...
- Feb 26, 2021
Cheesy Baked Vodka Sawce
Large dollops of ricotta cheese plopped on top of Grossy's Vodka Sawced pasta and broiled on high until devilishly crisp and creamy. THIS...
- Jan 17, 2021
Grossy's Cacio e Pepe
Downloadable PDF In Italian, Cacio e Pepe translates to "cheese and pepper," and as far as accurate recipe names go, this one nails it....
- Dec 21, 2020
Spicy Tequila Cranberry Jam
Downloadable PDF In case you couldn't tell, festive holiday gatherings are my jam—literally and figuratively! In my family, we always...
- Sep 8, 2020
Grossy's Eggplant Parmesan
Downloadable PDF My Dad and Bimpy are huge New York Yankees fans, so trips to Yankee Stadium were a regular occurrence throughout my...
- Aug 31, 2020
Pasta with Eggplant
Downloadable PDF This classic dish is traditionally known as Pasta alla Norma, which was named after the Bellini opera "Norma." A pasta...
- Aug 17, 2020
Summer Corn Tomato Cucumber Salad
Downloadable PDF Like so many of my summer recipes, this was created out of an urgent need to feed a large group of hungry friends on...
- Aug 12, 2020
Honey Mustard Vinaigrette
Downloadable PDF In case we haven't established this yet, I am a very proud Italian-American. Something you may not know, however, is the...
- Aug 3, 2020
Dad's Potato Salad
Downloadable PDF Growing up, my dad would make this potato salad all the time. Dad and Bimpy both grew amazing gardens every summer, and...
- Aug 2, 2020
Grossy's Marinara
Downloadable PDF Mama Mia! This recipe is just so near and dear to my heart. I spent my childhood bathing in marinara sauce, sitting at...
- Jul 29, 2020
Panzanella Salad
Honestly, a panzanella salad is just bread in salad drag. There is no other way to put it, but there are endless ways to make it....
- Jul 21, 2020
Fried Stuffed Squash Blossoms
Downloadable PDF The most underrated veggie in my opinion is the squash blossom. If you're not familiar, allow me to enlighten you:...
- Jul 20, 2020
Watermelon Feta Salad
Downloadable PDF You can throw your calendar in the trash, because summer starts and ends with this salad! This watermelon feta mix is...
- Jul 16, 2020
Garlicky Citrus Dressing
Downloadable PDF By this point in your life, you've probably heard of kale. And, if you've heard of kale, you've most definitely heard of...
- Jul 8, 2020
Crispy Lemony Oregano Potatoes
Downloadable PDF There's nothing better than a crispy, salty, herby, lemony potato. It's a real winning combo. Every time I make these,...
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