Learn how to make this iconic Italian tomato sauce. Simple, high quality ingredients are the key to this classic dish! Olive oil, garlic, tomato and fresh herbs pair perfectly with your favorite shape of pasta! Cara shares her tips for the best marinara sauce!
Read MoreLearn how to make this easy and delicious soup. Perfect for holiday celebrations and cool weather! Simply roast butternut squash, onion and apple. Then puree until smooth. Add in vegetable stock and spices and finish with half & half! Vegan alternates available!
Read MoreThere's Thanksgiving, and then there's Italian Thanksgiving! Of course I have to add sweet sausage and red wine to the stuffing! Here's my recipe for a favorite holiday side dish!
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 from one of the best. Chef Giuseppe Gramaglia shows us how to make a traditional Tuscan dish of sausage and cannellini beans in a light tomato sauce. A perfect cold weather meal. And of course, you can always have him make it for you at Senza Ristorante in Bayville, NJ
Read MoreThis delicious recipe came to us from Tuscany where my cousin studied abroad. Tender pork tenderloin is seasoned with garlic and herbs, tucked into Italian bread and covered with pancetta! This dish has a big wow factor with not a lot of effort!
Read MoreMake this quick and easy weeknight dinner tonight! Your kids will love the fun "pinwheel" results; and it really is as easy as "pie!" This dish is sure to please after a busy day.
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 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!
Read MoreWatch Cara & Chef Jesse Jones grill up a beautiful pork tenderloin for Dad! A simple way to impress, and feed, the whole family! Serve with your favorite side salad and dinner is ready! Happy Father's Day!
Read MoreLearn how to make this classic Italian dish! Fresh spring vegetables bring color and nutrition to this healthy, vegetarian meal. Try making it for your family tonight!
Read MoreThis is what we call "an oldie but a goodie." This recipe came to me from a high school friend's mom. While spending an afternoon at her house backing high school, her mom made this for us for lunch - I love it so much, I made my mom call for the recipe! I've been using it consistently in my dinner rotation ever since!
Read MoreWhile the weather may not be cooperating - it IS Spring! And the very beginnings of beautiful veggies are coming to the market. This risotto is a great way to start bringing some freshness back into your cooking after winter. Topped with a poached egg, it's a great meal! Enjoy!
Read MoreWe always celebrate the arrival of Spring and especially Easter with this delicious Northern Italian dish, passed on to me from my great-grandmother. The green spinach is meant to represent the new life and new beginnings that spring offers all of us. We use this dish as a "primo piatto" or "first dish" during our Easter celebration but it's a great starter, side or main throughout this wonderful season.
Read MoreSo many people are afraid to cook fish, don't be. In this week's video you'll learn how to perfectly sear scallops and make a complimentary lemon, tarragon risotto. Citrusy tarragon adds the perfect flavor to creamy risotto making an ideal bed for the scallops.
Read MoreEating my veggies can be a challenge for me at times - but when they're coated with olive oil, garlic and red pepper flakes, and tossed with perfect pasta...I'm in! I hope you enjoy this dish as much as my husband and I do!
Read MoreI have so many friends who head out to fast food spots - particularly during Lent - to grab a fried fish sandwich. But what's really IN those? Try your hand at making your own and you won't be disappointed! Check out my recipe for a quick and easy lunch or dinner. The fillets will even last overnight in the fridge and can be warmed in the oven the next day.
Read MoreA friend of mine from high school shared a photo of this recipe years ago on Facebook. It was so creative I had to have it! I've made a few adjustments since then but either way you do it, it's delicious and warming. Enjoy!
Read MoreI used to love when my Mom made her chicken marsala for dinner. Now it's a favorite for my husband and me. This dish is easy enough to pull off on a weeknight but delicious enough to feel like a special meal. I hope it becomes one for you and your family!
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