Mac and Cheese Bites

Who doesn’t love baked Mac and Cheese? This dish is a classic Americana, and what is even better is that they are formed into individual serving sizes. Which makes it beautiful to display and also Covid friendly since there is no communal pot. Plus you don’t need to worry about getting your dish back since …

Gluten Free Cacio e Pepe

This recipe is so simple, I’m shocked it’s not in my regular rotation. Cacio e Pepe literally means cheese and pepper. And that is basically the recipe in itself. I opted for gluten free pasta, but regular pasta works just fine if that’s not something you need to look out for. Then its just pasta …

Homemade Pesto and Pasta

There is no better taste of homemade basil pesto. This was so fragrant, it was better than any spring candle I have at home. It was super easy to make too I can’t believe I haven’t made this before. The recipe is basically putting all the ingredients in the food processor then serving over pasta. …

Balsamic Pasta Salad

I’ve always loved my mom’s pasta salad.  It was different from everyone elses pasta salad and reminded me of my Italian heritage.  Loaded with artichokes, olive, pimentos, three bean salad, italian dressing and parmesan cheese, this was not the mayo-laden stuff served by the tub at your lunchroom cafeteria.  I had a hankering for my …

Kale and White Bean Pasta Bake

My family is Italian and I love pasta.  While I didn’t grow up eating pasta every day or even every week it’s definitely a comfort food.  There’s just something about a bowl of pasta, of any variety that can just warm your heart. Looking for a healthier twist on the Italian American classic ‘Baked Ziti’ …

Baked Macaroni

This recipe is very simple and originated from a church cookbook contributed to by all the Italian families from my grandparent’s old neighborhood in Buffalo. That recipe book and this recipe in particular, hold a very special place in my heart.  Baked Macaroni was a staple at my grandma Jo’s house when I was growing …