a plate of Creamy Tomato Pasta with herbed breadcrumbs on top

Creamy Tomato Pasta with Herb Breadcrumbs

An end of summer recipe to celebrate the peak tomato season: creamy tomato pasta with herb breadcrumbs. The sauce is extremely creamy and flavorful from both mascarpone & parmesan cheeses. And it’s bursting with fresh, sweet tomato flavor. The breadcrumbs on top are such an irresistible contrast of texture and make this pasta extra special. Continue reading “Creamy Tomato Pasta with Herb Breadcrumbs”

Tuscan Ribollita Soup

Ribollita Soup with Greens & Butter Beans

The coziest soup we all need for the winter season: ribollita soup with greens & butter beans. It’s hearty & satisfying, with bold tomato and nutty parmesan flavors running throughout. Sit down to a hot bowl for lunch or maybe add on a big salad to turn it into the perfect soup + salad dinner.

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Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho with Grilled Bread

Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho with Grilled Bread

Very excited to bring you this heirloom tomato gazpacho! The most vibrant, refreshing summer soup that’s creamy, tangy, and full of bright flavor. It’s the easiest recipe that highlights summer produce at its best. I like to serve it with grilled bread for dipping. Perfect way to start any meal or even makes for a wonderful lunch.

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Steamed Mussels in Spicy Tomato-Wine Broth with Crusty Garlic Bread

In traditional Italian fashion, my family would make the Feast of the Seven Fishes every Christmas Eve. Over the years, the tradition has changed. We now tend to serve steak and pasta, with only a few of our seafood specialties. Mussels are always a big hit, so this year I am making sure they end up on our holiday table!

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Turkey BLT

What’s better than Thanksgiving dinner? Leftovers! I’ve turned stuffing into meatballs, mashed potatoes into potato cakes, and cranberry sauce into dessert. But sometimes all you need is a good sandwich. A turkey sandwich is probably the easiest post-Thanksgiving meal to quickly whip up. And after putting in all of the effort to cook the bird the day before, you want to extend its eating life as far as possible. Piling it high on a sandwich is just the way to do it!

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