This Lemon Garlic Vinaigrette is a classic Italian recipe and it doesn’t get more Italian than mixing a high-quality extra virgin olive oil, fresh garlic and zesty lemon juice. This recipe is the easiest way to make homemade dressing and it’s so simple and fresh …

White Bean Crostini are a classic appetizer from the Veneto region, particularly Venice. This appetizer is quick to prepare and I find the contrast between the crunchy bread, the creamy bean puree and the “meatiness” of the whole beans on top very interesting. Usually, this …

Sautéed Artichokes are the perfect spring side dish: quick, easy, and with a delicious flavor that makes them ideal for a holiday meal or spring feast. In this recipe, I used the artichoke hearts and their long stems, and it’s another example of a simple …

Penne all’Arrabbiata is a classic, quick and easy Italian pasta dish. Although this recipe originated in the Lazio region, near Rome,  it is popular throughout Italy. I must confess that it was one of my favorite pasta dishes when I was a student, as it …

Pasta e Lenticchie (Pasta with Lentils) is an authentic Italian recipe similar in its method of preparation to Pasta e Fagioli. My interpretation includes the addition of Roasted Cauliflower and a garlicky lemon dressing for a dish that is rooted in the Italian tradition yet …

Pasta e Fagioli, which means in Italian Pasta and beans, is a traditional recipe from the Veneto region, where it is called Pasta e Fazioi in the local dialect.There are other regional variations, one of the most popular being the Neapolitan version, called Pasta Fazool. …

This post has been updated and first appeared on Italian Kitchen Confessions on September 8th, 2020.   By now you know that I have a thing for fresh produce and for pesto. Pesto is a great sauce throughout the entire year. This recipe calls for …

Who didn’t indulge a bit extra during these holidays? Well, I’m with you. I thoroughly enjoyed the food, the wine, and the cookies, but now it is time to reboot my system with simple and clean food. This cabbage soup recipe will be a great …

I must confess that this Apple Galette with Cinnamon is inspired by the memory of my 18 months in Paris, where I have been exposed to the French cuisine in its whole richness and regional variations, thanks to few weekend trips I took. And while …

Soft and fluffy inside, crispy and golden outside this oven-roasted potatoes recipe will be your alley as they easily go with any meal! I must confess that this is a family recipe that I have stolen from my dad. He is usually preparing roasted potatoes …