This simple salad makes great use of leftover or stale bread. As in all things Italian - nothing goes to waste! Soaked in good olive oil and white balsamic - along with the juices from fresh tomatoes and onion - the salad is PACKED with flavor! Let it sit up to overnight to maximize the flavor!
Read MoreFresh pizza in the house! This was always my Dad’s job as a kid, but this Father’s Day, I’m taking over and showing you how to make homemade pizza dough - courtesy of my new friends in Italy!
Read MoreLearn how to make this easy, classic recipe! It's a dish that every and anyone should know how to make! Watch the step by step video and then give it a shot at home!
Read MoreIf you grew up in an Italian home and so much as sniffled, you were immediately served a warm bowl of pasting soup! Know as "Italian Penicillin" this simple soup is so comforting if you have a cold (or the flu!). Easy to digest, packed with nutrients and a touch of protein from the egg; it's just what the doctor - and Nonnas all over - ordered! Stay well my friends!
Read MoreWatch how to make this incredibly easy, healthful winter salad! I use the ancient grain, farro, as the base for this warming bowl! Perfect to pack for lunch at work since the salad can be eaten warm or at room temperature! Great for meal prep too! Stay healthy my friends!
Read MoreWatch how to make chili in a crock pot! Beauty & Wellness Expert Grace Gold joins me in the Cucina with this healthy, slow cooker recipe! Grace shares why she eats gluten free and dairy free and how to adapt this chili recipe for anyone!
Read MoreThe epitome of poor man's food. Pasta & beans. Pasta e fagioli. Or, as it has come to be known here in the North East, pasta fazool (I cringe to write that). Whatever you call it, however you make it - it's an easy, quick and delicious dinner. Perfect for a chilly weeknight! Buon Appetito!
Read MoreSummer's NOT over just yet and I have one more dish bursting with fresh summer flavors! This dish is so simple and uses one of my favorite flavor combinations! Zucchini with basil, lemon and ricotta! It's the perfect pasta dish for summer.
Read MoreThis traditional Sicilian dish is the perfect way to use up Summer's bounty of garden vegetables! Roasted eggplant, red peppers and tomatoes come together for a rich flavor that is perfect on crostini, sandwiches or even by itself! My grandmother used to make this for my Mom and her siblings as a summertime lunch when they were kids.
Read MoreThis New England classic goes ALL Jersey as Chef Marilyn Schlossbach of Langosta Lounge in Asbury Park puts her special twist on lobster rolls! Check out her recipe & step by step video!
Read MoreNecessity is the mother of all invention. And when my grandfather had tons of green beans from the garden, my grandmother had to come up with something to DO with them. This green bean salad recipe is her solution.
Read MoreTry something new! I invited Pope & Young Record Holding Hunter Rich Stollery to the Cucina to teach us a bit about hunting and show us his Buck Burger recipe! Seriously, give them a try!
Read MoreFast, fresh and easy! This simple summer pasta dish will have dinner on the table fast! Fresh snap peas add the perfect crunch to silky pasta in a light sauce of broth and ricotta cheese!
Read MoreLearn how to make this delicious winter dish. Butternut squash gets roasted and turned into a creamy sauce. While the traditional ricotta filling gets an added nutritional boost from baby spinach! This hearty dinner will warm you up on a cold day - and for days to come because it makes even better leftovers!
Read MoreHealth Coach Caryn O'Sullivan joins us from Appetites for Life to share this super healthy fall flavored soup! Easy to make and super nutritious this soup gets the good stuff into your family! A one-pot meal that'll have everyone satisfied!
Read MoreLearn how to make this simple, summer salad - straight from Italy! Arborio rice makes the perfect vehicle for pickled and fresh vegetables, tuna and hardboiled eggs! Dressed simply in salt, pepper and olive oil, this protein packed salad will keep you full and satisfied!
Read MoreMeet Dawn Pascale of Om Sweet Home in Hoboken, NJ and learn about her vegan butter alternate, Brooklyn Buttah. Then watch as she shares with us her version of Pasta con Ceci! Zucchini noodles are tossed in a vegan "cream" sauce and topped with hearty cecis and fresh tomatoes!
Read MoreWatch how to make this bright & beautiful summer salad duo! No cooking involved! The perfect dish for a hot summer day! Serve alongside your favorite meal, as an appetizer, or alone! Healthy and delicious; you can't go wrong with this flavorful pair!
Read MoreI got this recipe from a friend in Naples while studying abroad in Italy. He was able to whip this up for us in minutes after a VERY long train ride! It's the perfect summer dish using fresh zucchini, pancetta and pasta! While you may not have Vesuvius as your backdrop; I hope you enjoy this dish as much as my friends and I did, on our first night in Naples
Read MoreCelebrate Fourth of July (or any BBQ) with these flavorful, juicy turkey burgers! Earthy spices and some healthy fats turn plain turkey meat into a serious cookout contender!
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