

Ossobuco alla Milanese (Instant Pot!)
If you've ever had Ossobuco alla Milanese you probably thought it was a super labor-intensive dish and you would be right. How else would...


Pan Seared Scallops with Corn and Crab Salad
We may be still in the dead of Winter here in Boston but that doesn't mean I don't have Summer dishes on my mind. I can't wait for...


Homemade Tortellini with Parmesan Cream Sauce
Homemade butternut squash tortellini with a decadent parmesan cream sauce... oh my gosh! For some reason Winter just makes me crave rich...


Christmas Beet Soup
Merry Christmas Eve! There's nothing better than a hot cup of soup when it's 30 degrees out. In honor of the Holidays I wanted to make...


Linguine alle Vongole
There's two ways of preparing the classic pasta alle vongole dish: in bianco or in rosso. The 'white' version is typically more common in...


Mussels with Fennel
With so many mussel recipes out there, here's a classic version that serves as a great base.


Vegetable Strata
Easy vegetable strata - use any leftover veggies or herbs in your fridge!


Gluten Free Blueberry Almond Cake
Gluten-free blueberry almond cake - so delicious!


Behind the Scenes: Trattoria dall' Oste
As I mentioned in my previous post, if you can only go to one restaurant while you’re in Florence, this is it. Trattoria Dall’ Oste is...


Your Tuscan Restaurant Guide
So one thing you may not know is that although I grew up in Milan, Florence is actually the city in Italy that I know best. When I was a...