REAL GOOD FOOD
Merry, Merry Everyone! I hope y’all are having one too many rum + egg nogs by a fire somewhere. Christmas never really feels like Christmas, does it? And I’ll be the millionth person you’ll have to hear say: Christmas just wasn’t the same this year. But hey, Pasta Sarde ALWAYS makes it to our dinner […]
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 serious O.G. It’s been in the family vault for a good decade now and I seriously cannot imagine my life without ’em. So, before you go off on how you can’t take any more tomato posts, prepare yourself, cause this surely ain’t the last one! Buuuuut, this […]
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 […]
To you, this may just look like a great big bowl o’ tomatoes. And you may not be completely wrong but I want you to know that this family takes their Tomato Salads verrrry serious around here. It starts with the unwritten rule: If you have a garden (which you probably do if you’re an […]
This quick and simple Lentil soup is so nourishing, comforting and 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 caught […]
There are a-mannnnny traditions we keep a-gooooin’ in this family. The negotiables: Homemade Soppressata and Salami – although by far my absolute fav, this isn’t an every year thing for us as I wish it would be. Homemade wine – my fav part as a kid was jumping on the grapes which, let’s be honest, […]
My mama was the head everything in our household. She was the breadwinner, the cleaner, the grocery shopper, the meal planner and most importantly, the cook! She (thankfully) often cooked what she grew up eating, things my Nonna taught her and things she’s successfully tried hard to keep in the family. Therefore, we may have […]