Who doesn't love a summer dish that requires NO heat!? Ceviche is a great way to get in fresh veggies and delicious seafood without ever turning on a grill or burner. This dish is truly the magic of the kitchen as the acid in fresh citrus juices cures the fish to perfection! Try my recipe for dinner tonight!
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 MoreChef Jesse Jones is back in the Cucina for Father's Day and showing us how to grill up the perfect strip steak for Dad! You'll never grill steaks the same way again!
Read MoreFast, fresh and easy! This beet salad is my Mom's go-to summer side dish! Her tip? Make a BIG batch of beets and keep 'em in the fridge to toss into juices, soups and salads all week long! Yum!
Read MoreCheck out this fast, delicious way to cook your pizzas this summer! We're firing up the grill for Memorial Day. Join me in the Cucina as I show you how to make pizzas on the grill!
Read MoreInspired by the book, Ten Years Later, I invited author Lisa Marie Latino to join me in the Cucina as we make Pasta Al Pomodoro! Just one of the many dishes mentioned in her debut novel. This quick and easy pasta dish can stand alone or be incorporated into the huge Italian meal described in Ten Years Later!
Read MoreI was challenged to come up with a Mexican/Italian fusion dish for Cinco de Mayo...this Mexican inspired risotto is packed with flavor! I hope you enjoy my Italian take on "arroz con pollo."
Read MoreA delicious Spring dish that feels kind of fancy but is easy enough to pull together in 30 minutes on a weeknight! Fresh asparagus do a delicious dance with pancetta (Italian bacon) and a touch of cream for a fantastic dinner!
Read MoreOne of my Mom's favorite dishes and another family recipe! Beautiful artichokes stuffed with Italian flavors and steamed to perfection. We've used these at family gatherings as a first course or they make a great vegetarian main dish!
Read MoreMy great-grandmother used to make these for the WHOLE family! By herself! A tasty chicken filling and fresh pasta turn this simple dish into a holiday classic! We'll be serving it as a first course on Easter; try it for yourself!
Read MoreThis traditional St. Joseph's Day dish is full of flavor! A beautiful oil and garlic based sauce gets a kick from sardines. Topped with toasted breadcrumbs to represent the carpenter's "sawdust" and finished with toasted pine nuts! This dish is a must for everyone celebrating the "Joseph's" in their lives!
Read MoreI'll show you how to use this simple method to steam fish using beautiful Mediterranean flavors. Tomatoes, capers and olives mix with white wine to create a flavorful broth for the fish. This healthy meal is perfect for the start of Lent - or anytime you want to skip the meat.
Read MoreAn Italian classic and the perfect winter meal! I'll show you how to make fall off the bone chicken cacciatore. Follow along step by step to make this "poor man's food" style dish. Chicken, sausage and mushrooms come together in a hearty tomato sauce for a stick to your ribs meal the whole family will love!
Read MoreLife Coach Kathy Lindert is back in the Cucina to show us another One Dish Wonder! Check out her recipe for a one dish chicken! Easy and healthy, plus a quick clean up? What more could you want on a weeknight?
Read MoreNeed to feed a crowd on Game Day (or any day?) Learn this simple and delicious recipe for pernil, or roast pork shoulder. Cara shows you an easy, flavorful marinade and tells you how to get that skin perfectly crispy. Your group will love this dish served with easy sides like rice or potatoes! Yum!
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 MoreWatch how to make this easy, delicious and healthy chili! An easy base of olive oil and onion, combine with tomato, turkey and sweet potato for a hearty meal the whole family will enjoy! Cara show's you step by step how to make this one pot dish!
Read MoreThis soup will knock your socks off! You never knew a bowl full of veggies could be this delicious! The classic combination of carrot, onion and celery form the base for this classic Italian soup! A healthy, one-pot meal for the whole family!
Read MoreThe Feast of Seven Fishes is almost here! aka Christmas Eve! And for many Italian Americans this is an easy way to get 4-5 fish into dinner! Plus it's a super easy, and healthy holiday feast for anyone! Learn how Cara prepares her tomato sauce, then cook your favorite shellfish in it and serve it over cappellini! Buon Appetito! Buona Natale!
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