Lowcountry Bella

I stayed with a good friend last week while I was traveling and she made this.  Y’all, this was one of the most delicious things I have...

I don’t buy lamb often because good lamb is hard to find. Occasionally I will find abeautiful rack of lamb. I like to slice them into...

With party season upon us, I try to eat healthy in between the cookie exchanges and holiday events. I found some amazing healthy pasta at...

This is a healthier version but is certainly not lacking in flavor. Cooking low and slow will marry the beautiful flavors so well, you...

I experimented with my southern and Italian roots. I hit it this one out of the park! Moist, flavorful, and savory. You can easily...

This recipe comes from my non Italian Grandmother and was always on our Thanksgiving table. Now, I make and bring it to our family...

When you hear Cassoulet you may immediately think of a hearty french dish. A Cassoulet comes from a region of southwestern France...

I really thought someone was going to have to get smelling salts, because I nearly passed out when I took my first bite of this dish. I...

Think of this as an Italian version of beans, greens and ham! It’s truly one of my favorites and is so easy to make! My Grammy Filomena...

Another family favorite, we BEG Omi to bring this to our gatherings. I could eat these as a meal itself. These go great with a nice...

There are days where I want something hearty to eat, but don’t have a ton of time. I whipped this up for lunch in minutes and have some...

All week long, I’ve been thinking of fall soups! I love butternut squash in any form. It’s good for your immunity. Like other...

My Grammy called these ”Homemades” and we loved it when she made them. Just a note, it takes awhile to perfect the pasta. While I...

Ragu is not Bolognese. It’s true that both are Italian favorites, both are sauces made with ground meats, celery, onion, carrots and...

Oma’s Potato SalaD Every year Oma makes this for the family Oktoberfest fundraiser. We look so forward to this with grilled brats, we...

It’s so easy to whip up some soup for lunch, especially if you work from home. I always have staples in my pantry or freezer, and trust...

This is a quick dish to make but the flavors make this anything but boring. You will need: 2 bone Bone in Pork Chops that have been...

Another favorite dish I love to eat in Italy is a steak and arugula salad. Unlike Bistecca alla Fiorentina, a thick slab T-bone steak...

Low Country BBQ Sauce This sweet and tangy BBQ sauce can make boring chicken breast burst with flavor. I also love this on pork chops and...

I am back in the states and YES its good to be home. Everyone wants to know my favorite meal in Italy, and hands down its Pasta...