Garlic scapes, the curled flower from the top of a garlic plant, are abundant at farmers markets and CSAs (community supported agriculture shares) in spring...
As someone who is lactose intolerant and loves Italian cream-based sauces, I have searched high and low for a decent, easy to make recipe for vegan/non-dairy...
Bearnaise sauce is delicious, but can be difficult to make over a stove because it breaks (much like hollandaise). Here is a fool-proof recipe that will...
This creamy sauce draws on Northern Italian ideas for a summer pasta. Experiment to get the taste you want! Great on chicken. Use your favorite noodle...
Chopped artichoke hearts with garlic, lemon juice, and Parmesan. Great on rotelle pasta or as an appetizer on mini toasts. Tastes just like the stuff I...
This is one of the most interesting and delicious pesto alternatives that you will ever taste. The recipe is super simple and the hardest part might be...
This recipe comes from my Army days where dishes were often created by throwing in everything including the kitchen sink! I've refined it over the years,...
Very tasty, quick, and easy pesto. We use it on soups and sandwiches. It's ready to use right away but I like to make it a day or two before I need it...
Try this hearty and flavorful vegan alternative to the traditional Italian Bolognese sauce. It's perfect for serving over your favorite pasta, polenta,...
The story of this recipe is that I broke a compact fluorescent light bulb, which has a high mercury content, and I was looking into ways to detox or prevent...
The word 'ragu' means to stimulate the appetite. This sauce certainly fits the bill and hails from Northern Italy. It does not use garlic, has just a touch...
A great way to use your aging veggies! Freeze any unused sauce for later use. Can be served as a side dish with a green salad and meat, or by itself as...
In all seriousness, this homemade pesto recipe has changed my level of 'chefworthiness' in the eyes of friends and family. My husband swears I could make...
Here is a rich and hearty tomato sauce which does not need sugar or butter to cut the acidity from the tomato. Olive oil is optional for those watching...
This recipe was brought back from Italy by my husband's grandfather. It is a family favorite! For sauce with meatballs, shape 6 pounds ground beef into...
This sauce is perfect for freezing in an ice cube tray. I just pop out a couple of cubes from the freezer and add to a pasta dish for a quick and easy...