Pasta

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

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

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 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

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

Pasta

Couscous with Roasted Red Peppers and Feta Cheese

Rigatoni with Fennel, Sausage, and Tomato