My fall mantra: LET'S GIVE 'EM PUMPKIN TO TALK ABOUT! I fell in love with these pumpkin-shaped zucchette pasta and immediately knew what...

When Duke's mayonnaise asked me to create a pimento cheese inspired recipe for tailgating, I immediately googled “tailgating”. I did not,...

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...

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...

It was the pesto times, it was, well, the pesto times. We keep things positive here folks! Pesto is an absolute joy for so many reason,...

Hello and welcome to my guide to Tomato Mayo Toast—the most perfect and delicious summer snack. We are on the heels of tomato season,...

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 eaten outside at a...

I spent my twenties living in San Francisco, and a good portion of that time was spent in the audience at drag bars, hanging out with...

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 showing up to...

Large dollops of ricotta cheese plopped on top of Grossy's Vodka Sawced pasta and broiled on high until devilishly crisp and creamy. THIS...

In Italian, Cacio e Pepe translates to "cheese and pepper," and as far as accurate recipe names go, this one nails it. Cheese and pepper...

Are you ready to enter stuffed shell heaven?! Baked Stuffed Shells are pure nostalgia. They are at the heart of red sauce culture and a...

In case you couldn't tell, festive holiday gatherings are my jam—literally and figuratively! In my family, we always serve cranberry jam...

Garlic bread is one of life's greatest pleasures. There are endless ways to make it, but this way is my favorite. Grossy's Garlic Bread...

Oil I want for Christmas is this Spicy Italian Chili Oil! This stuff is an essential item in my kitchen. I use it everywhere I can on...

The Festive Holiday Cheese Log has been a part of my life for many years. I started making it in my twenties when I would go to a holiday...

Welcome to my Thanksgiving! I am beyond excited to share this with you. So excited, in fact, that I made this logo: Regardless of its...

My Aunt Chris (my mom's sister) is seriously creative in all areas of life. She's a career hair stylist, sews the most gorgeous quilts,...

Makes 24 ravioli I grew up making ravioli by hand in my grandparent’s basement kitchen. Like most Italian-American families, that is...

Serves 6-8 people Aunt Janet brings her famous carrots to every big family meal, but Thanksgiving dinner is where they really shine. My...

Serves 6 people This dish is a total showstopper, and I save her for all my holiday meals. She's sweet, tangy, and involves roasted and...

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 3 years ago: 1....

In Italian families, every meal starts with antipasti. There is no avoiding it—trust me, I've tried on several occasions to remove it...

Just as the title says, this is my favorite fall salad. Sweet and crispy roasted butternut squash, hearty kale dressed in my Garlicky...

Makes 4 loaves* My mom spent my childhood selling endless loaves of her famous Italian bread for charity at every school fair, PTA event,...

My Dad and Bimpy are huge New York Yankees fans, so trips to Yankee Stadium were a regular occurrence throughout my childhood. Outside...

This classic dish is traditionally known as Pasta alla Norma, which was named after the Bellini opera "Norma." A pasta named after an...

Like so many of my summer recipes, this was created out of an urgent need to feed a large group of hungry friends on Fire Island. It's...

In case we haven't established this yet, I am a very proud Italian-American. Something you may not know, however, is the American part is...

Growing up, my dad would make this potato salad all the time. Dad and Bimpy both grew amazing gardens every summer, and when the tomatoes...

Mama Mia! This recipe is just so near and dear to my heart. I spent my childhood bathing in marinara sauce, sitting at the stove time...

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....

The most underrated veggie in my opinion is the squash blossom. If you're not familiar, allow me to enlighten you: Squash blossoms are...

You can throw your calendar in the trash, because summer starts and ends with this salad! This watermelon feta mix is the perfect 4-way...

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 and been...

There's nothing better than a crispy, salty, herby, lemony potato. It's a real winning combo. Every time I make these, they barely make...

Both my dad and Bimpy had giant summer vegetable gardens throughout my childhood, which meant endless zucchini at every meal. It was...

This dressing is extremely versatile: one minute she's fulfilling your Italian pizza shop salad dreams, and the next she's packing your...

The only law I abide by is Cole's Law. I crack myself up. In all honesty, this is a KALE slaw but a damn good one. Kale, cabbage, herbs...

When it comes to burger condiments, this is the only one you need, I promise. And yes—I am totally aware that by sharing the recipe, this...

I've been following NoCrumbsLeft on Instagram for a long time. I fell in love with her Big Mom Energy immediately, and we have since...

If you're like me and always have tomato confit in your fridge, then this delicious pasta is ready in a cinch whenever you need her!...

Somehow, there's always a pot of escarole and beans on the stovetop at Bimpy’s house. This is likely because it was a favorite of my dear...

If Bimpy were a pasta, he'd be piselle. This dish is a true Bimpy classic and practically effortless. He unapologetically uses peas from...

There’s the classic grandma pizza and then there’s Bimpy’s Pizza. Its thick crust, simple blender sauce, and layered cheese/sauce/ cheese...

This pasta dish is my ultimate comfort food. If memory serves, my dad made this for dinner approximately 28 times a week throughout my...

On the rare occasion I have leftover pasta after dinner, this frittata is such a special treat the next morning. It was Bimpy who taught...

My dad always calls this dish “pasta fongool,” which makes me laugh every time. Pasta Fagioli is an Italian classic and considered an...

I love snack time. I like to call every snack I make an “after school” snack because I also like to refer to myself as “mom.” You can...

Tomato Confit is such an easy and delicious way to consume tomatoes. I make a fresh batch almost every week, and use the confit tomatoes...