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Prosciutto Eggs Benedict brings together all the classic components that we love with an Italian twist.

Ribollita is a traditional Tuscan soup, which is thickened with stale bread. My version is vegetarian and includes kale and white beans.

Short Rib Ragu with Pappardelle Pasta is the ultimate comfort food. The hearty tomato sauce and melt-in-your-mouth beef can’t be beat.

This Italian classic is so healthy and comforting. Escarole and Beans is delicious paired with crusty bread or even pasta.

After the holidays, I think we’re ready for a healthier cookie recipe. This Cookies and Cream Protein Shake certainly fits the bill.

Lasagna Bolognese with Béchamel Sauce is luscious and comforting, and great for any friend or family gathering.

Nutella Cannoli are a fun spin on the classic. The creamy chocolate hazelnut filling will have your guests wanting more.

Sicilian Cannoli are a must have treat for Christmas in many Italian households. This is a must try recipe!

Panettone Bread Pudding is a great recipe for re-purposing leftover panettone. Top it off with a brandy-spiked toffee sauce.

After many trials, I think this recipe is the The Best Easy Panettone. It fluffy, delicious and simple enough to make a home.

These Old Fashion Apple Cider Donuts just scream fall. They’re perfectly fried and coated in that irresistible cinnamon sugar topping.

Spiced Apple Sour Cream Muffins are a tasty fall treat made even better with a sweet and buttery crumb topping.

This German Apple Almond Cake is rich, moist, loaded with apples and flavored with almond paste and extract.

These Pumpkin Protein Muffins get a boost of nutrition with protein powder, and are gluten-free and dairy-free friendly.

This Italian Broccoli Pasta is an authentic dish from my Sicilian grandmother. It’s a quick and easy recipe, perfect for any weeknight.

These Fig and Goat Cheese Crostini are simple, elegant and perfect for a dinner party appetizer or light lunch.

Torta Bertolina, an Italian grape cake, is a wonderful fall dessert consisting of a vanilla cake studded with tangy concord grapes.

This Prosciutto Grilled Cheese is made using a special technique to ensure ooey gooey cheese and perfectly crisp, toasted bread.

This Sesame Banana Bread is moist and fluffy with a nutty flavor from tahini, and great texture from toasted black and white sesame seeds.

This Shrimp Pasta with Fresh Tomatoes is a wonderful summer recipe with the sweetest, most flavorful fresh tomato sauce you’ll ever have.

Seared scallops with fresh corn “polenta” and tomatoes is a highly impressive summer dish that comes together in less than 30 minutes.

Polenta Plum Upside Down Cake is a scrumptious, Italian-inspired cake great for both dessert and breakfast.

Strawberry Balsamic Ice Cream is unique and absolutely delicious paired with strawberry sauce and toasted almonds.

This Roasted Eggplant Parmesan is much lighter and easier to make than a traditional version.