Recipe

Traditionally every Italian made their own pasta but nowadays for most families it's only on special events and holidays.  It takes a little more preparation time than prepackaged pasta but it tastes so much better.  Chef Federico shows how you can ea...

Italians don't eat so much pasta salad but here in coastal Alabama this dish is perfect for a light lunch and is a definite crowd pleaser at a pot luck!  And it's another excuse to eat some more shrimp!  In this recipe the shrimp is perfectly paired w...

Brussel sprouts are amazing. Not only are they absolutely delicious and easy to make, but their health benefits are endless.  Brussel Sprouts and Papa Vince Extra Virgin Olive Oil are both high in antioxidants which means that you can have a mea...

Beets boast an impressive range of health benefits.   They are low in fat and in calories and can be easily added to your diet.  Try this simple Italian arugula and beet salad that can be prepared in 5-10 minutes (just remember that you need to steam your beets in advance)....

This is how Italians make potato salad using Extra Virgin Olive Oil instead of mayo.  This makes a healthy side dish to serve to your guests at any event. Mediterranean / Vegan Diet

You can make the Beet Pesto and enjoy it cold as a dip or on top of mini toasts as an appetizer.  We show you how to use it as a pasta sauce with extra walnuts, Parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of Papa Vince EVOO. Mediterrane...

Risotto is a truly Italian Dish.  We don't eat it in Sicily though, it's a comfort food from Northern Italy.  Risotto is made with a short grain rice known as Arborio and the dish gets its creamy consistency by adding broth to the rice and allow...

This is how the Italians prepare a tuna salad, with EVOO instead of mayo.  Chef Federico chose the Lemon Olive Oil because fish and lemon make a delicious combination.  He used just a few healthy ingredients for a salad that was ready in less th...

A delicious fruity salad just in time for summer.  We took some fresh green spinach leaves and paired them with ripe, juicy berries, chopped walnuts and a classic home made Italian dressing.  The result is a sweet, vibrant salad packed full of n...

A simple salad idea from Chef Federico.  It combines energy boosting spinach, tangy orange full of vitamin C and walnuts which are rich in omega 3 healthy fats.  These 3 ingredients are tossed together with our classic Papa Vince Italian dressin...