Ricotta Squash Crostini

Trick or treat? Today is Halloween and here is an easy appetizer to make while you're at home waiting for the neighborhood kids to knock on the door or ring the door bell. I don't really understand the hype of Halloween, why we dress up, make light of, and celebrate fear, darkness, and evil when…

Pappa al Pomodoro

Pappa al Pomodoro is a famous classic Tuscan recipe. The Tuscan kitchen is quite rustic and has many recipes that include everyday ingredients that you most likely already have lying around. An Italian grandma won't let anything go to waste! Italy has a history of deep poverty and so Italians are experts at preserving, conserving,…

Pan- Seared Tuscan Kale

Kale has been all the rage the past few years. I didn't catch onto this new healthy hit since I'm not a big fan of cooked greens such as spinach, so I thought I wouldn't enjoy kale either. Which was a shame because Kale is one of those foods that has absolutely everything in it- loads…

Roasted Red Pepper & Cauliflower Soup

In an attempt to make a dinner on the healthier side, I took a look at soup recipes on Pinterest and this roasted cauliflower red pepper one caught my eye. It was kind of a long shot of a recipe since Luca doesn't like cauliflower, but I wanted to try it anyway. It was absolutely…

Creamy Pasta with Sausage – Gramigna alla salsiccia

This recipe is really called Gramigna alla salsiccia, and it is a typical pasta dish from Emilia Romagna. It is such an easy dish to throw together and it's what I would call comfort food. It's a warm savory creamy dish that leaves you wanting seconds. Gramigna is a more difficult pasta shape to find…

Warm Easy Autumn Soup

When the weather is cooler and we don't have anything in particular planned for dinner, I like to whip up this quick and easy autumnal soup with just a few ingredients that we usually already have in the kitchen. It's also really easy to add or substitute ingredients. Enjoy! Easy Autumn Soup Serves 2 Prep…

The Perfect Brussels Sprouts

Here is an easy recipe for almost fool-proof brussels sprouts which makes for a delicious side dish. It would also be perfect to put on the table for Thanksgiving. Pan-Seared Brussels Sprouts Prep Time: 5 min Total Time: 25 min Ingredients 300 grams brussels sprouts 1-2 whole garlic cloves 2 tablespoons lemon juice balsamic vinegar…

Easy Tuscan Bean Soup

As the days become seemingly shorter and the evenings are chillier, it's the perfect time to start making this easy Tuscan bean soup for lunch or dinner. You only need 3 ingredients (plus some olive oil, salt, and pepper) and you have a delicious warm dish ready to eat in just a few minutes. This…