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Italian

I love Italian food for its amazing comforting qualities. 

We made our Italian inspired dishes healthy while still providing comfort. You will love recipes like our  Creamy Pea Crostini or our Pizza Stuffed Spaghetti!

 

Overhead view of spaghetti and instant pot bolognese sauce in a white bowl, garnished with cheese and fresh basil.

Instant Pot Bolognese Recipe
September 23, 2020
Close-up view of one pan gnocchi on a serving spoon. Sun-dried tomatoes are also visible.

Gnocchi with Kale & Sun-Dried Tomatoes – ONE PAN!
September 18, 2020
Small glass bottle of homemade italian dressing on wooden cutting board surrounded by colorful vegetables.

Homemade Italian Dressing Recipe
September 14, 2020
Close up image of a grilled chicken breast marinated in Italian chicken marinade. It is sprinkled with chopped fresh parsley.

Italian Chicken Marinade – so easy and flavorful!
August 21, 2020
Overhead view of a panzanella salad on a large white and blue platter. Salad includes chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, fresh herbs, red onion, torn bread, and capers.

Panzanella Salad Recipe – perfect summer salad!
August 10, 2020
Close up partial view of a bowl of pasta salad with tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, red onion, and fresh basil.

The Best Caprese Pasta Salad Recipe
July 31, 2020
Overhead image of a bowl of creamy instant pot risotto that has been placed in a bowl with a spoon, topped with parmesan cheese and fresh thyme.

Instant Pot Risotto Recipe
April 3, 2020
Image of a large pot of homemade spaghetti sauce with a spoon in it. It is garnished with lots of chopped fresh parsley.

Homemade Spaghetti Sauce
February 26, 2020
Image of a giant bowl of spaghetti with turkey meatballs.

Baked Turkey Meatballs
February 24, 2020
Image of minestrone soup in an Instant Pot.

Instant Pot Minestrone Soup Recipe
January 17, 2020
Image of a crispy air fryer mozzarella stick being pulled into two ooey, gooey halves.

Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks – best method!
January 15, 2020
Image of pea crostini on a black marble serving platter, topped with pancetta and parmesan.

Creamy Pea Crostini with Pancetta
December 14, 2019
Image of creamy kale bruschetta, aka crostini

Creamy Kale Bruschetta
December 12, 2019
image of wild mushroom crostini with goat cheese, garnished with fresh parsley. Arranged with multiple crostini

Wild Mushroom Crostini with Goat Cheese
December 11, 2019
Image of the best tomato bruschetta recipe in a bowl served with crostini.

Tomato Bruschetta Recipe – How to Make Bruschetta
December 10, 2019
Once you learn how to make crostini, the world is your oyster! Whether you grill, bake, or fry them, you can top them with nearly anything and they're always the hit of any party! 

How to Make Crostini
December 9, 2019
Close up photo of skillet lasagna

Easy Skillet Lasagna – One Pan!
October 21, 2019
Pizza, spaghetti, and squash? Sounds unlikely, but wait for the explosion of flavor when you try this surprisingly easy pizza stuffed spaghetti squash!

Pizza Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
September 23, 2019
This creamy chicken spaghetti is made in one pan and is endlessly versatile. It's a great clean-out-the-fridge meal! 

Creamy Chicken Spaghetti – one pan, endless variations!
August 26, 2019
overhead image of caprese quinoa bake, sprinkled with fresh basil and drizzled with balsamic reduction. Wooden spoon and linen next to white baking dish.

Chicken Caprese Quinoa Bake
July 15, 2019
image of brushetta chicken with grill marks and bruschetta topping. Chicken is in a grill pan with two more chicken breasts.

Bruschetta Chicken Recipe
June 10, 2019
Spaghetti in one pot, made in about 30 minutes sort of seems like a dream come true, doesn't it? Once you try Instant Pot Spaghetti, you might never go back to the traditional stovetop method! 

Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meat Sauce – with video
October 3, 2018
Balsamic Reduction is a simple sauce that can elevate a dish to the next level, and it's so easy to make at home! It only takes one ingredient and just a little time to create this sweet, tangy, syrupy sauce. 

Balsamic Reduction – How to Make Balsamic Glaze | with video
May 24, 2018
Image of tortellini pasta salad on a white plate with wooden spoon

Tortellini Pasta Salad with Pepperoni and Italian Vinaigrette – with video
April 30, 2018

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