Couscous Featured

    Couscous with Roasted Red Peppers and Feta Cheese

    Learn how to cook and season couscous with this simple recipe. With bright Mediterranean flavors its ideal for pairing with grilled or roasted dishes.

    Rigatoni with Fennel, Sausage, and Tomato

    Rigatoni with Fennel, Sausage, and Tomato

    Caramelized fennel, spicy Italian sausage, and fresh cherry tomatoes come together to create a delicious pasta recipe perfect for weeknight dinners.
    Egg Pasta with Spinach, Mushrooms, and Tarragon-Mustard Cream Sauce

    Egg Pasta with Spinach, Mushrooms, and Tarragon-Mustard Cream Sauce

    This easy vegetarian pasta recipe combines mushrooms, spinach, and shallots with egg pasta and a creamy tarragon mustard sauce for a delicious weeknight meal.

    Lamb Ragù

    Lamb Ragu

    This lamb ragù recipe is a twist on the original that has a touch of smoky flavor from the cumin and smoked paprika, freshness from mint, and a bit of creaminess from feta.
    Orzo, Chickpea, and Tahini Salad

    Orzo, Chickpea, and Tahini Salad

    This Orzo, Chickpea, and Tahini Salad recipe combines crisp vegetables with a touch of heat from the harissa. The recipe makes a vegetarian dinner for one or two with a few leftovers.
    Mac and Cheese

    Creamy Mac and Cheese

    This creamy mac and cheese recipe uses three kinds of cheese to create a rich mac and cheese that is creamy, gooey, and delicious.
    Creamy Corn and Bacon Pasta

    Sweet Corn and Bacon Pasta

    This Sweet Corn and Bacon Pasta recipe is a great way to take advantage of the summer bounty. It is also delicious with frozen kernels if you need to infuse a bit of summer into the middle of winter.
    Plates of delicious gnocchi

    Learning to Cook Italian with Chiara

    No fantasy of Tuscany is complete without an Italian teaching me their mother’s secret recipes while we roll out dough and hang noodles on clotheslines to dry in the sun.

    Orzo Salad

    Orzo Salad with Tomatoes and Basil

    This light pasta salad made with orzo, tomatoes, and basil is brimming with late summer flavors and makes a great side dish for grilled chicken and fish dishes.