Rustic italian food

a panzanella salad full of charred peppers, burst cherry tomatoes, olives, grilled bread, and burrata cheese servings: 4-6

This Braised Beef Pappardelle is the most comforting pasta recipe for fall or winter. Tender, melt-in-your-mouth beef short ribs are served over al dente pappardelle with creamy burrata cheese. The sauce is rich, hearty, and perfect for special occasions. A restaurant-worthy pasta at home!

Elevate your outdoor gatherings with effortless boho picnic ideas. Perfect for bohemian-inspired birthday parties or simple outings with friends, these setups emphasize easy, neutral decor that complements any beach scene. Enjoy the simplicity of connecting with nature and loved ones.

On the weekends, I love project cooking- recipes that are a little too low and slow for weeknights when I need to get food on the table ASAP for my hungry menfolk. I have the time to really enjoy the cooking process on a slow, sleepy Sunday. Tobin is home to help wrangle our tiny humans and the grandparents are usually around to lend a helping hand. This "brasato," or Italian style pot roast, is one of my favorite weekend projects. It's actually fairly easy to throw together, but takes some…

Piadina: Rustic Italian Flatbread Sandwich Makes 6 Piadina is an Italian flatbread originally from the Northern Romagna historical region. You can find piadina made with different ingredients and may even compare them to the tortilla or naan. But they are all very different in consistency, taste and texture. Traditionally […]

Polpette al Sugo - Juicy Italian meatballs in a rich tomato sauce. This traditional Italian recipe is perfect for a family Sunday dinner, easy to follow and packed with flavour. Serve with plenty of crusty bread to mop up every last drop of sauce (fare la scarpetta!).

Good afternoon you fine specimens! Ok, so just a forewarning before we even get started… Firstly, if y’all have got the afternoon munchies, guaranteed this post is NOT gonna help that sitch, secondly…

Recipe video above. Malfatti means “badly formed” in Italian. These irregular spinach ricotta gnocchi-like dumplings may look a bit wonky, but they taste incredible!Like gnudi except with the addition of spinach, this traditional Italian dish can be served straight after boiling them. But it's really worth a quick 15 minute bake to get a light golden crust on the Malfatti as well as caramelisation on the edges of the Napoli sauce. It really takes it in a deliciously different…

This mussel stew is great to serve for casual gatherings: everyone digs in and gets a little messy. Classic Neapolitan versions call for nothing more than