A classic Italian favourite – Pasta Aglio e Olio is simplicity at its finest! This delicious pasta dish is so easy to whip together and makes the perfect quick meal on busy weeknights. Oh, well, hey there! Thanks for stopping by for a quick Italian lesson today. I love letting the Italian in me shine […]
Festive, fun to make and incredibly delicious, this Pumpkin Cheeseball is a must have as part of any Thanksgiving or Halloween party spread. It’s made with few and simple ingredients and is sure to WOW all of your guests! Look no further. The perfect Halloween or Thanksgiving appetizer is here. I mean, who doesn’t love […]
This Recipe for Pepper Jelly will make you feel like a jam making PRO! It’s super easy to make, comes together quickly, and goes good on just about anything! It’s great for snacking, people pleasing, and gift giving. Your charcuterie boards are already thanking you. If you love anything that has to do with jam, […]
Cabbage Steak is a delicious dish the whole family will love! Made with a few simple ingredients, they’re grilled up to perfection on the BBQ and can be a hearty made dish or the perfect vegan side! Yeah, that’s right! Fire up the barbecue because we’ve got some cabbage steaks in town. They’re crispy and […]
This fresh and flavourful Rapini Recipe is the only one you’ll ever need. Out of all the possible ways one can cook rapini, this is the recipe I ALWAYS turn to and it comes out perfect every single time! This is the best rapini recipe, the only one that has been in the family forever […]
This no fuss Broccoli with Bacon salad has the perfect crunch factor and is made using only a few simple ingredients. Raw broccoli, bacon, red onion, cheese, dried cranberries, and sunflower seeds are tossed in a simple but delicious homemade dressing taking this dish to a whole other level. Broccoli. Bacon. Salad. Said separately, these […]
This is seriously the best Chili Recipe! It comes together so easily and just screams comfort. Make it your own by topping a bowl with all your favourite things! I think most of us can agree that there’s really nothing better than a pot of somethin’ somethin’ simmering away on the stove all afternoon. Especially […]
Light, creamy, fruity, and oh so delicious, this layered cracker cake aka my family’s lazy version of the famous Italian Sfoglia Cake is always a crowd pleasing favourite. If you know, you know. Does the term sfoglia cake mean anything to you? I can bet, if you’re Italian and have participated in any important event, […]
Pasta Sarde is one of those no-fuss, old-school Sicilian dishes that just hits right every time. It’s simple, comforting, and straight from the heart — the kind of recipe that’s been passed around the table for generations. Merry, Merry Everyone! I hope y’all are having one too many rum + egg nogs by a fire […]
These crispy Italian rice balls aka Arancini are an all time classic and favourite who’s cheesy surprise centers will surely impress the entire crowd. They’re super fun to make and definitely worth every last bit of effort! Arancini! That’s the word! Say it with me now! ARANCINI! A pretttttty important word in the Italian language, […]
This recipe for Sun Dried Tomatoes is a family recipe that my parents have been making for literal decades! They’re a true staple, a definite favourite, and so much easier to make (with a dehydrator) than you might think! Many, many (many, many many!!!!) moons ago, my parents invested in a dehydrator (probably one of […]
This recipe for Nacho Dip is a crowd pleasing, family favourite! Layered with sour cream, salsa, green pepper, olives, jalapeños, and shredded cheddar cheese, it’s a burst of flavour in every bite! We don’t host many parties at the Lagana residence but when we do, you bet your ass that a nacho dip is gonna […]
These Polpette (the Italian word for Meatball) are addicting, fun to make, and so, so delicious! As a child, these were the best things on Earth! And as an adult? Yup! I feel NO different! These polpette aka little glorious balls of fried meat aka Mom’s famous mini meatballs are seriously the best and honestly […]
This fresh and simple Tomato Salad is a family favourite that tastes like summer in every bite. Bursting with juicy garden tomatoes, it’s an easy Italian-style dish you’ll make on repeat! To you, this may just look like a great big bowl o’ tomatoes. And you may not be completely wrong but I want you […]
This quick and simple Lentil Soup is so nourishing, comforting, and incredibly delicious! It’s the perfect soup for cold days to keep you cozy all winter long! Lentil soup (which we only ever called “lenticchie”) was on repeat in our household growing up. And shamefully, as a kid or teenager that God forbid couldn’t be […]