There are several kinds of Mozzarella, from fresh to smoked, and Bocconcini to Mozzarella di Bufala.  Fresh and di Bufala are sold in containers or bags with water or whey.    Fresh Mozzarella Mozzarella balls are sold about the size of oranges while Bocconcini is about the size…

Chicken Parm/Parmesan most likely evolved from a classic Sicilian dish of fried eggplant smothered in tomato sauce and cheese, from people immigrating to North America. To make this a really quick weeknight dish, make the meatballs earlier in the day or have them ready to…

Pizza crust is so easy to make and carb count. Use Tipo “00” pizza flour; which is very finely ground and flavourful. Caputo brand is our favourite, Gluten and Gluten Free. Bread flour will give a New York style crispier crust; All Purpose flour will…

Farfalle, beautiful little bow ties or butterfly pasta add some fun to dinner. Best suited to cream or tomato sauces, farfalle has been around for centuries. Easy to substitute Gluten Free pasta, simply cook until just el dente.

Ragu generally means tomato and meat sauce, but a heated debate continues about the name of “Spaghetti Sauce”. Some American Italians call it Sunday Gravy because “gravy” always had meat in it; and was served more often on Sunday.

This appetizer is a must when everything summer is at its best! Fresh basil and sweet tomatoes top melted bocconcini.

One of our many favourite ways to eat gnocchi is with tomato sauce just like it’s served in Verona, Italy. Verona is not quite half way between Venice and Lake Como; famous as the setting for Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet.

  Adapted from our personal Italian trips, Lina’s Italian Market, Calgary; and Recipe Geek, Spot the Difference Throughout Italy there are many variations of Caprese salad; beautiful warm summer tomatoes and fresh Mozzarella, with basil leaves tucked in. It truly is a meal and one…

  This is one of my Italian favorites and a must throughout the summer. If pressed for time a really good balsamic vinegar reduction and a bit of olive oil can be drizzled instead of making the dressing. This salad recipe was adapted from the…