Recipe

Crunchy asparagus baked in the oven and flavored with Papa Vince Parsley Pesto.  Just 20 to 30 minutes in the oven depending on whether you prefer it al dente like me or a softer consistency. Mediterr...

Soffritto is commonly used in Italian cooking as a flavor base for all kinds of dishes including soups, stocks & sauces.  It is the simple combination of celery, onions and carrots.  These three ingredients are sauteed slowly together ...

Spaghetti zucchini, also known among food lovers as 'zoodles' and even 'courgetti (courgette Spaghetti), can be prepared as an alternative to pasta and is a great way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet.  This recipe uses Papa Vince ch...

Many Italians & especially Sicilians like to end a meal with sliced raw fennel, believing that this crisp vegetable will aid digestion.  Also known as sweet anise, it has a licorice like flavor and a crunchy texture.  Fennel paired with oran...

Learn how to make healthy zucchini noodles in less than 15 minutes.  It's so simple and versatile that you can adapt it to add any of your favorite toppings to the noodles.  If you're cooking for more than 1 person just adapt the ingredients to include your family or friend...

In our kitchen we always make our own salad dressing, just like the Italians do!  It's always fresh, healthy and we know exactly what we're eating.  All you need are a few simple ingredients and you can make it in less than 5 minutes. M...

This recipe has rescued me hundreds of times as a quick & easy lunch or supper idea.  And the best thing is that it's super easy to make and a great way to introduce children to asparagus! Mediterranean...

My Mom makes artichokes like nobody else and her recipe is simply delicious! Even though she doesn't speak any English, she loves to share her Sicilian recipes and she loves taking videos! Mediterranean / Keto / W...

Italians do not buy any of the sophisticated salad dressings that you may find here in the USA.  Italian dressings are usually made with Fresh Raw Extra Virgin Olive Oi...

In times gone by, cheese was expensive in Sicily and the people found a very creative way to replace  the cheese in their pasta, using Almond Crumbs as a topping.  It may be different for you but give it a try, it's absol...