An Italian in my Kitchen

This Italian roast pork loin is seasoned with fresh rosemary, garlic and dried oregano then slowly roasted until tender, juicy and flavorful. It’s perfect for the holidays or a weeknight dinner! This Italian roast pork loin is one of my mother’s recipes with an Italian twist! The “arrosto di maiale” is seared to give it...

Torta del nonno is a traditional Italian grandfather’s cake made with cocoa shortcut pastry and a rich chocolate cream filling. It’s a lovely dessert for honoring grandfathers and sharing with family. In Italy, Festa dei Nonni is celebrated on October 2 to honor the special role grandparents play in family life. Torta del Nonno, or...

Creamy pasta boscaiola is a rustic Italian pasta with mushrooms, sausage and a light cream sauce. This white boscaiola version is rich, cozy and full of savory woodsman-style flavors. Creamy pasta boscaiola is a comforting Italian mushroom pasta dish made with mushrooms, sausage and a light cream sauce. The name boscaiola comes from bosco, meaning woods or forest,...

These lemon vanilla tea cookies are tender, lightly sweet, and delicately flavored with fresh lemon zest and vanilla. A simple Italian-style cookie finished with a dusting of powdered sugar! These lemon vanilla tea cookies are the kind of simple Italian treats meant to be enjoyed with a cup of tea or coffee, much like my...

This simple Italian seafood pasta is made with juicy tomatoes, garlic, and a mix of tender seafood tossed with pasta for a fresh, flavorful dish. It’s a classic that’s ready in just 30 minutes. This Italian seafood pasta looks impressive but is actually very simple to make. In Italy, you’ll often see it referred to...