“Italian” Berry Mule

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“Italian” Berry Mule

There is not a lot to say here honestly. I was introduced to the "mule" years ago (the vodka, ginger beer and lime concoction marketed so well in a copper...Read More
Chef Inspired Recipes, Family Dinner

Insalate Napoli – Inspired by Tutta Bella

I was dusting off the internet and found this one tucked into a draft folder that I guess I never got around to finishing. We LOVE THIS SALAD. Take...Read More
Family Dinner, Farmhouse Recipes

Linguine Carbonara – Updated

I originally posted this back in 2012 but thought I would re-post since it is still so delicious. Plus, this time I used my home-cured pancetta and ditched the sausage...Read More
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Pork Braised in Milk

The idea that mixing the meat of one animal with the milk of another sounds rather oft-putting. It doesn't have to be, but it is. It sounds gross. So, as I...Read More
Chef Inspired Recipes, Family Dinner

Zuppa Toscana – Inspired by The Olive Garden

OK I hate to admit it but you know we have all been there...yup that franchise of franchises. The one that many young men take their ladies to, or son's...Read More
Family Dinner

Poor Man’s “Every Day” Bolognese

You have heard me say this many times but it is worth a quick repeat. Whenever you make an authentic Italian recipe, you are opening yourself up to criticism. Probably...Read More
Family Dinner, Farmhouse Recipes, Happy Hour at Home, Pantry, Preserving at Home

Homemade Limoncello

Traditionally, Limoncello is a digestivo, an after-dinner liqueur to help with digestion and prepare us for dessert or post-dinner espresso. Very few people in the US, it seems, know of...Read More
Curing Meat at Home, Pantry

Housemade Bulk Italian Sausage

It goes without saying that pretty much everyone loves Italian sausage. We have been making this version of the recipe for years and got to the point where we stopped...Read More