Chicken, onions, carrots and celery are mixed in a creamy Béchamel sauce flavored with thyme and cooked in a buttery crust.

An assortment of wild mushrooms, simmered in marsala and mushroom broth then tossed with cream and parmesan.

Hearty Tuscan Soup for a Cold Night with sausage, kale, and beans

A simple Saffron Risotto (Risotto alla Milanese). An easy, creamy rice dish for a mid-week meal, yet elegant enough for any dinner party!

Want to make a lasagna but not in the mood for layering and baking? Here’s the lazy version using a skillet!

This Tuscan white bean farro risotto is warm, comforting, hearty and a healthy way to ring in the New Year.

I can’t think of anything more homely than a good risotto and this pumpkin risotto sings with the flavours of autumn and winter!

Meatball Stuffed Spaghetti Squash- Spaghetti & meatballs without guilt. Juicy meatballs, stuffed in spaghetti squash, topped with cheese!

Meat sauce, chunks of fresh mozzarella and torn basil belong on a pizza.

This Sausage & Butternut Squash Penne Pasta with Goat Cheese is the ultimate comfort food – Creamy, cheesy, and quickly devoured!

A comfort dish from the Veneto region of Northern Italy with lots of Parmesan cheese, arborio rice and peas.

Tender and flavorful meatballs, a rich tomato sauce, and plenty of melted cheese make this skillet recipe a winner.

Broken Pasta with Shredded Pork & Arugula with a buttery & brothy sauce.

Cheesy Lasagna Soup with a ricotta pillow on top!

Hearty meatball minestrone soup to comfort you on those chilli days.

Great cool weather soup ~ hearty, packed with vegetables in a rich, tomatoey broth, enhanced with the flavor of sweet Italian sausage.

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Zuppa Toscana

Slow Cooked Chicken Cacciatore with chicken falling off the bone in a rich and rustic sauce is simple Italian comfort food at its best.

Yellow Foot Chanterelle Mushroom Risotto

porcini mushrooms simmer along with meat for a delicious, hearty pasta sauce.