My Italian & Italian American Kitchen

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If you’re looking for NEW Italian & Italian American-inspired recipes that are reminiscent of the classics, but innovative, fun & modern, you’re in the right place!

Come Together, Relive Your Memories & Create New Memories in your Cucina & Around the Cutting Board & Table! Mangia bene!

THANKSGIVING MUST-HAVES!

meats & fish

Boneless Turkey Breast with Herb Butter

holiday

Thanksgiving Stuffing with Sausage and Mushrooms

vegetables

Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

holiday

The Cranberries

sauces & dressings

Raw Cranberry Pomegranate Relish

sauces & dressings

Nutty Cranberry Sauce with Cognac

sauces & dressings

Cranberry Apple Sauce with Marsala

sauces & dressings

Thanksgiving Sides

vegetables

Italian Green Beans and Potatoes

pasta

White Cheddar Cheese Mac and Cheese (Stovetop)

autumn

Sheet Pan Sausage with Mushrooms and Fennel

vegetables

Smashed Sauteed Cauliflower with Pangrattato (Breadcrumbs)

vegetables

Thanksgiving Apps

antipasti & nibbles

Chicken Marsala Stuffed Mushrooms

antipasti & nibbles

Baked Italian Artichoke Hearts with Lemon Breadcrumbs

holiday

Sausage Stuffed Artichoke Bottoms

antipasti & nibbles

Shrimp Oreganata in White Wine Lemon Butter

vegetables

How to Make Italian Roasted Peppers (Three Ways!)

dips

Baked Artichoke Dip without Mayonnaise

Thanksgiving Like An Italian-American

pasta

Lasagna Al Forno (Spinach and Beef Lasagna)

pasta

Stuffed Shells with Meat and Ricotta

pasta

Meatless Baked Ziti with Ricotta and Mozzarella (Very Easy)

soups & stews

Sautéed Rapini (Broccoli Rabe with Garlic and Oil)

antipasti & nibbles

Stuffed Baked Clams Oreganata with Lemon Garlic Breadcrumbs

Autumn Meats & Entrees

meats & fish

Chicken Francese (Chicken and Mushrooms in Wine Butter Sauce)

meats & fish

Italian Pulled Pork ~ Slow Roasted Pork Shoulder

meats & fish

Pizzaiola Sauce with Beef ~ Steak Pizzaiola

autumn

Boneless Turkey Breast with Herb Butter

Autumn Pastas

pasta

Paglia e Fieno ~ Straw and Hay Pasta with Crispy Prosciutto

pasta

Rigatoni Boscaiola with Mushrooms and Sausage

winter

Creamy Mushroom and Spinach Vegetable Lasagna with Bechamel

pasta

Rigatoni Arrabbiata ~ Spicy Italian Tomato Sauce

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Pasta with Chickpeas

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Hot off the burner! My newest recipes made with lots of love in my cucina! You saw them first here!

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Clam Sauce with Canned Clams, Artichokes and Pancetta

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Easy Baked Rigatoni al Forno with Sausage and Beef

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The Best Sour Cream Cheesecake

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I’m Michele, an Italian-American, Jersey girl, cookbook author, food writer, professional chef, culinary consultant, wannabe food photographer and former Certified Public Accountant. There is nothing I love more than feeding people, creating recipes and cooking for others. Mangiamo!

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Easy Baked Rigatoni al Forno with Sausage and Beef

No layering required! Rigatoni al Forno is a hearty, comforting dish that’s perfect for Sunday dinner, holidays or anytime you’re…

Italian-American Favorites

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Regional Italian Classics

Direct from the boot! These recipes are classic for a reason.

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