If you're having a busy week, here's something that will make those weeknight meals a lot easier for you! The best part about this recipe, is that it's fast, fresh, and relatively easy on a budget! In this recipe, I'm going to teach you how to make fresh pasta from scratch, using simple ingredients. Let's get into it! Here's what you'll need:                      3 & 1/3 Cups Semolina Flour                      4 Large Eggs                      2 Tbsp Water                      1 Tbsp Olive Oil              ...

  Here's an easy Pesto Sauce Recipe for all you Italian food lovers! Pesto Sauce is so versatile, you can spread it on your favorite type of bread, and serve it as an appetizer, (with, or without Parmesan cheese)or make it ahead of time, and add it as a finishing touch to any pasta dish! It also pairs well with chicken. It serves as a great vegan option too(just omit the Parmesan cheese). Pesto Sauce is one of my favorite all-time recipes, and I'm going to share it with you! Now, let's get started! For this recipe, you'll need:                                                   1 Bunch Fresh Basil(I used a Purple Basil variety)                    ...

  If you love French Cooking, here's an easy recipe for you! Chef Nicko's take on a classic French dish, Chicken Cordon Bleu! Sometimes, referred to as simply, Cordon Bleu, the name alludes to a dish prepared with the highest standards of excellence, and comes from Henry III, Knights of the Order. Blue cordons, were also worn by respective cooks, and chefs in the kitchen brigade during the 1500's. Making this chicken dish, is simple, easy, and most of all, very delicious! The perfect recipe for your weeknight meals! Let's get started! For this recipe, you'll need:                              Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts                Ham (good quality) I use French Jambon                Gruyere, or ...

Are you a lover of all things Italian? Have you been wondering what happens when you combine two worlds? Especially in cooking? Well, have I got the recipe for you! In this recipe, I'll be marrying Baby Back Ribs with Italian Sausage! That's right! With this method, you'll be able to turn any cut of meat into Italian Sausage without a meat grinder or, sausage maker! It'll taste just like Italian Sausage, but without the sausage. This recipe never compromises flavor, and won't disappoint! For this recipe, you'll need:                      Baby Back Ribs Slab(Pork)                      2 Cloves Garlic (minced)                      Worcestershire Sauce         ...

Okay, so you've been one of my subscribers for months, now, and you feel as though, I haven't really given you anything you can call extraordinary? Well, here's something I've had up my sleeve since the mid 90's! It's a dish that's close to my gut, as well as my heart! Yup, you guessed it! It's Garlic Shrimp with Parmesan Rice! No, this isn't your classic creamy Parmesan rice recipe! It's a drier version, that doesn't eat like Risotto, or anything close to that! Check it out! For this recipe, you'll need:                                                          Large Shrimp(Peeled & devained)                   ...

This is a recipe that's very simple to make, using basic ingredients, but you'll feel like you're in Rome. You know the saying:"When in Rome, do as the Romans do?" Well, with Cacio e Pepe, you'll be doing just that! This is an ancient Roman dish, that has withstood the test of time immemorial. It has made its way into modern times, as a staple in Italian cooking! From the hustle and, bustle of busy streets in Rome, to various cities across America, you'll find Cacio e Pepe anywhere, that's if you know just where to look! I'm going to break it down for you into basic components, using a more hands on, do it yourself approach, as I do in all my recipes. Here's what you'll need:                                                    ...

   It's "Taco-Tuesday," and many of you might be celebrating this special day of the week, with none other than, your favorite tacos! On that very flavorful note, let me introduce you to one of my favorite taco recipes. Al Pastor tacos, were invented by Middle-Eastern immigrants that migrated to Mexico City, during the early 1900's. Commonly known as, "tacos arabes," in many parts of the country, Al Pastor is prepared in a very special way. It all starts with heavily marinated slabs of pork shoulder, that are stacked neatly on a vertical roasting spit, and prepared outdoors.  Let me show  you how to make this at home, using the oven, and a roasting pan. For this recipe, you'll need:                                                ...

   If you like pasta, and potatoes? You're in for a real treat this time! I'm about to give you, what I call: "The Ultimate Gnocchi Recipe!" If not, the best gnocchi recipe ever! It's surely, an authentic Italian recipe. By now, you all know how I do it! If it isn't authentic, I won't even think about suggesting it! Unless of course, you all request it. The good thing here, is, you won't ever have to buy another package of store bought gnocchi ever again. Once you master the recipe, you're all set! The recipe itself is shrouded in mystery! If you watch the video at the bottom of this page, you'll find out all the important details. I highly suggest you do so. Trust me on this!  Okay, so here it goes.... For this recipe, you'll need:                                        ...

   Although, there is a bit of history behind this recipe, the origin is shrouded in mystery.  Several folk theories exist as to the origin of this sauce. While one version states that, cooks aboard Neapolitan ships returning from North America invented marinara sauce in the mid-16th century after the Spanish, introduced the tomato to Europe.   Have you ever wanted to make Marinara Sauce from scratch? Are you tired of the same ol' Pasta Sauces? Stop buying canned pasta sauce! No more pasta sauce from the jar. Not with this recipe. That's right! It's very easy to make, and your family meals will never be the same! Well, at least not when serving your favorite pastas. It all starts with a can of tomatoes. Here's what you'll need:                                        ...

   Are you ready for another authentic Italian recipe that's based around pasta, and of course, bacon? Did someone say:"bacon?" Yep! You guessed it! This isn't just any bacon. This recipe uses Pancetta, and the difference between Pancetta and, bacon is that Pancetta isn't smoked like bacon is! This dish was inspired by Penne, but I decided to put my twist on it, and used Trottole instead. I really like this pasta shape, since it has more room to hold sauce and, it makes for an even tastier flavor experience! For this recipe, you'll need:                                             1 pck Trottole Pasta                           ...

    If you're like me, and really love Italian food, then let me reintroduce you to what I think is one of the best pasta dishes. Here's one of the oldest Italian dishes ever. The combination of capers, olives, chili flakes, and tomatoes, make for a delicious pasta recipe. If not, the ultimate Pasta alla Puttanesca!  Although, this is classically made with Spaghetti, and Radiatore shape pasta, for this version, I used linguini, because I've found it helps carry the sauce better than spaghetti, and isn't as overly wide like Fettuccine. Here's what you'll need: 1/2 a bag of Linguini (or your favorite pasta)                                         1/4 cup of Kalamata Olives                             ...

   Are you looking for the ultimate chicken and, mushroom recipe? Have you gotten to the point where, you're sick and, tired of eating the same ol' chicken dishes? Here's the best chicken thighs recipe that's really tasty, and simple to make. I'm going to show you just how to get the perfectly golden chicken, while keeping it moist, tender, and juicy on the inside. Here's what you'll need:                                                                                    Chicken Thighs (cleaned, rinsed, and dried)                                                                     ...