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Easy Roasted Asparagus

Easy Roasted Asparagus

When spring arrives, there’s nothing better than fresh asparagus as a side dish for a weeknight dinner or a light lunch. Roasted Asparagus is an easy and quick side dish that I love to make during the spring season. Asparagus is often used in Italian …

Authentic Italian Pasta Carbonara

Authentic Italian Pasta Carbonara

Authentic Italian Pasta Carbonara. The smell of sizzling bacon, the golden egg yolks creamy sauce combined with Pecorino romano that coat the spaghetti, all topped with freshly crushed black pepper are the ingredient of one of the most traditional Italian dishes! This recipe is perfectly …

What to cook this Easter

What to cook this Easter

Spring is here and with it the most joyful holiday: Easter. Easter has always meant rebirth to me, not only because of its symbolic meaning, but also because of nature blooming the most delicious vegetables, ready to be transformed into a succulent meal. Easter has …

Sauteed Artichokes, a Quick and Easy Recipe

Sauteed Artichokes, a Quick and Easy Recipe

Sautéed Artichokes are the perfect spring side dish: quick, easy, and with a delicious flavor that makes them ideal for a holiday meal or spring feast. In this recipe, I used the artichoke hearts and their long stems, and it’s another example of a simple …

Pan-Roasted Veal with Garlic and Rosemary

Pan-Roasted Veal with Garlic and Rosemary

A pan-roasted veal is an excellent option if you’re looking for something gorgeous for a special family dinner or holiday feast. The roast makes a great Sunday dinner or, with Easter just around the corner, a holiday meal. This tender and delicious dish will delight …

Artichoke Salad: a bright side dish

Artichoke Salad: a bright side dish

Artichoke salad is my favorite spring recipe and is always on the menu when I visit my parents in the spring. Artichoke salad is an authentic Italian recipe made with shaved raw artichokes, shaved parmesan, walnuts and a lemon dressing. The texture of this salad …

Ricotta Asparagus Pea Pasta

Ricotta Asparagus Pea Pasta

Welcome spring with this delicate Ricotta Asparagus Pea Pasta. Creamy ricotta and parmesan, vibrant spring greens and tangy lemon zest coat every bite of this bow-tie pasta. This recipe is the perfect and uncomplicated weeknight dish to bring to the table and enjoy the warmer …

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 …

Creamy Artichokes Risotto

Creamy Artichokes Risotto

THIS POST HAS BEEN UPDATED AND FIRST APPEARED ON ITALIAN KITCHEN CONFESSIONS ON MAY 13TH, 2020. Creamy Artichokes Risotto is one of those dishes that reminds me of an Italian Sunday lunch where we celebrate the delicacies the season has to offer. When Rob first visited …

How to Clean Artichokes

How to Clean Artichokes

I won’t deny that cleaning artichokes takes time and patience. It also depends on the quality of the artichokes, smaller ones are easier and softer to clean, while larger ones are quite demanding as they have harder and pointed leaves. Other than that, the method …