Torta Pasqualina is a typical cake baked at Easter in Liguria, in northwestern Italy. This savory Italian Easter pie consists of a crunchy crust with a filling of Swiss chard, thyme, eggs, ricotta and parmesan cheese. Once baked and sliced, it will reveal the eggs …

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 …

Welcome spring with this delicate Ricotta Asparagus Pea Pasta. Creamy ricotta and parmesan, vibrant spring greens and tangy lemon zest coat every bite of this bow-tie pasta. This recipe is the perfect and uncomplicated weeknight dish to bring to the table and enjoy the warmer …

THIS POST HAS BEEN UPDATED AND FIRST APPEARED ON ITALIAN KITCHEN CONFESSIONS ON MAY 13TH, 2020. Creamy Artichokes Risotto is one of those dishes that reminds me of an Italian Sunday lunch where we celebrate the delicacies the season has to offer. When Rob first visited …

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. …

  If you were to ask me my favorite way to cook veggies, I would probably say roasted. While I love veggies in almost every variation, there is something about roasting that I love. It is a simple preparation and the outcome still captures the …

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 …