Category: Fish & Seafood

Mussels Spaghetti with Spicy Cherry Tomatoes

Mussels Spaghetti with Spicy Cherry Tomatoes

Mussels Spaghetti with Spicy Cherry Tomatoes is one of those recipes that is quick to prepare and requires just a few ingredients. But just because it’s quick and easy does not mean it lacks flavor, on the contrary, it’s a delicious meal that your family 

Baked Mussel Recipe

Baked Mussel Recipe

Baked Mussels is a no-fuss appetizer that you can enjoy all summer long ! This recipe has some French influence, as I lived in Paris for more than a year. I must confess that I started to appreciate mussels again in France, as for many 

Orata al Forno (Baked Sea Bream with Potatoes)

Orata al Forno (Baked Sea Bream with Potatoes)

Orata al Forno or Baked Seabream with potatoes is one of the most traditional dishes you can find in any Italian fish restaurant along the Italian coastline. Think of the smell of the sea, the gentle breeze and the beautiful sunset and imagine eating a 

Shrimp Scampi Pasta (Italian Style)

Shrimp Scampi Pasta (Italian Style)

Shrimp Scampi Pasta is a simple and elegant dish that you can prepare in 30 minutes or less and it tastes heavenly: think of pasta with prawns, coated in a buttery, lemony, garlicky sauce: who can resist?

Pesto Salad with Shrimp and Farro

Pesto Salad with Shrimp and Farro

THIS POST HAS BEEN UPDATED AND WAS FIRST PUBLISHED ON JUNE, 20 2020. What’s better than a refreshing, healthy salad when the weather starts to get warmer? My Pesto Salad with Shrimp and Farro is a healthy, Italian-inspired dish that is balanced and full of 

Sarde in Saor (Sweet and Sour Sardines)

Sarde in Saor (Sweet and Sour Sardines)

Sweet and sour sardines – or as we say in Venice Sarde in Saor – is a must-try recipe for a true Venetian culinary experience! I must confess that I fell in love with this dish during our long weekend there in 2016. Even though 

Easy Smoked Salmon Mascarpone Linguine

Easy Smoked Salmon Mascarpone Linguine

Smoked Salmon Mascarpone Linguine is a luxurious pasta, a delight for the senses and an elegant dish that seems demanding to prepare, but is actually ready in less than 30 minutes! I love the result, as the smoky notes of the salmon give a special 

Pasta with Sardines (Pasta con le Sarde): a Sicilian recipe

Pasta with Sardines (Pasta con le Sarde): a Sicilian recipe

Pasta with Sardines, which in Italian is “pasta con le sarde”, is a classic Mediterranean dish. The recipe brings together quintessential Sicilian flavors with distinct Arabic ingredients. In one bite, you will taste the saltiness of the sardines, the sweetness of the raisins, the spiciness 

Zucchini and Yellow Squash Whole Wheat Spaghetti with Tuna

Zucchini and Yellow Squash Whole Wheat Spaghetti with Tuna

Yellow Squash Zucchini Whole wheat spaghetti Tuna Herbs Lemon How to prepare Zucchini & Yellow Squash Whole Wheat Spaghetti with Tuna Italian cooking tips for dry pasta As a reminder, here my tips to cook pasta in the same way we, Italians, do! • Always 

Sicilian-Style Tuna (Tonno Agghiotta)

Sicilian-Style Tuna (Tonno Agghiotta)

Tuna in the Italian tradition Sicilian-Style Tuna (Tonno Agghiotta) recipe ingredients How to make Sicilian-Style Tuna (Tonno Agghiotta) Which wine to pair with Sicilian-Style Tuna (Tonno Agghiotta) Sicilian-Style Tuna (Tonno Agghiotta) pairs well with white wines that will complement the strong taste of the ingredients,