I must confess that the first time I heard of Shrimp Scampi was when I met Rob. After a long conversation about whether or not to add cream and parmesan, I finally made this pasta Italian style and he agreed that it was delicious, fresh …

THIS POST HAS BEEN UPDATED AND WAS FIRST PUBLISHED ON JUNE, 20 2020. What’s better than a refreshing, healthy salad when the weather starts to get warmer? My Pesto Salad with Shrimp and Farro is a healthy, Italian-inspired dish that is balanced and full of …

Sweet and sour sardines – or as we say in Venice Sarde in Saor – is a must-try recipe for a true Venetian culinary experience! I must confess that I fell in love with this dish during our long weekend there in 2016. Even though …

Smoked Salmon Mascarpone Linguine is a luxurious pasta, a delight for the senses and an elegant dish that seems demanding to prepare, but is actually ready in less than 30 minutes! I love the result, as the smoky notes of the salmon give a special …

Pasta with Sardines, which in Italian is “pasta con le sarde”, is a classic Mediterranean dish. The recipe brings together quintessential Sicilian flavors with distinct Arabic ingredients. In one bite, you will taste the saltiness of the sardines, the sweetness of the raisins, the spiciness …

Spaghetti with Clams is one of those dishes that reminds me of a great Italian lunch in the open-air drinking some good wine and being surrounded by a great company. I must confess I learned the secrets from my dad, who, in the past, made …

Yellow Squash Zucchini Whole wheat spaghetti Tuna Herbs Lemon How to prepare Zucchini & Yellow Squash Whole Wheat Spaghetti with Tuna Italian cooking tips for dry pasta As a reminder, here my tips to cook pasta in the same way we, Italians, do! • Always …

Tuna in the Italian tradition Sicilian-Style Tuna (Tonno Agghiotta) recipe ingredients How to make Sicilian-Style Tuna (Tonno Agghiotta) Which wine to pair with Sicilian-Style Tuna (Tonno Agghiotta) Sicilian-Style Tuna (Tonno Agghiotta) pairs well with white wines that will complement the strong taste of the ingredients, …