These butternut squash meatballs are paleo, gluten-free & dairy-free. A healthy and seasonal take on the traditional Italian meatballs.

Italian-seasoned slow cooker pork chops are cooked in a rich, thick tomato sauce for a delicious, easy dinner!

Italian Chocolate Christmas Cake, Panforte, is so easy to make! A vegan and paleo. A holiday cake with a rich chewy toffee like texture.

A crunchy nutty exterior gives way to a rich and chewy middle. These happen to be gluten free, dairy free and paleo.

Vegan lentil bolognese sauce – a healthy take on a classic meat sauce, packed with Italian flavor and easy enough to make on a weeknight.

Castagnaccio – a typical Italian fall dessert made from a batter of chestnut flour, water, extra virgin olive oil, pine nuts, and raisins.

This 30-minute meal from the pantry and freezer is elegant enough for a dinner party. Keep the ingredients in stock this season!

Gluten Free Pasta e Pepe – a classic Roman dish.

Italian seasoned flank steak is cooked in a cast iron skillet or sous vide, then topped with balsamic roasted cherry tomatoes!

This Cheesy Sausage and Pepper Stuffed Acorn Squash is a delicious fall or winter dinner idea that’s low-glycemic and gluten-free.

Roasted, caramelized cauliflower with toasted breadcrumbs, almonds, capers, raisins and crispy garlic. Vegan!

Grilled crispy polenta bites topped with slow cooked turkey ragu Bolognese for the perfect little Italian bite.

Creamy, rich mushroom lasagna with no meat, dairy or gluten!

Healthy, 8-ingredient lasagna made with zucchini noodles, organic red sauce, and macadamia nut ‘ricotta’ cheese! Hearty, wholesome + EASY!

An old school recipe that I found in my mom’s handwriting on faded, yellowing paper, for a straight-forward and hearty chickpea/pasta stew.

Mushroom spaghetti aglio olio: a simple but incredibly tasty and fulfilling meal that you can make from scratch in 40 minutes.

Snappy Italian Sweet Potato Spaghetti made with spiralized sweet potatoes in zesty tomato sauce. Easy to make in under 30 minutes!

Use up the last of the season’s tomatoes in this silky Tomato + Fennel Risotto, finished with grassy olive oil and fresh herbs. Vegan + GF!

Sweet caramelized garlicky roasted sweet mini peppers tossed with GF pasta, loads of fresh basil and a buttery olive oil wine sauce.

Passato di Verdure – aka Italian vegetable veloute, hearty and comforting to warm you up during the cold months.

Caramelized sweet and delicious mini peppers are a perfect treat all on their own, layered on top some Tuscan bread or in pasta.

This easy 20 min. 1 bowl Pasta Meatball Soup is a hearty, delicious, make-you-feel-good recipe that kids & adults will LOVE!