Through the years of adding and subtracting various dishes to my family’s Thanksgiving table, the one dish unanimously voted to ELIMINATE, as in ‘STOP making this!’ has been Green Bean Casserole! ...
Focaccia! That rustic Italian bread with all the dimples. So simple and virtually fool-proof. And versatile with endless ways to prepare this ridiculously soft, pillowy bread with a crispy...
When I taught in Bavaria in 2015, I loved trying traditional Bavarian dishes. Pork Knuckle “Schweinshaxe” was the natives’ go-to dish! We don’t just eat Italian food in this...
These brownies are ultra-rich, dense and ever so chewy and fudgy. They’re generously covered with a thick layer of topped an AMAZING velvety-smooth chocolate ganache frosting. To...
After the destruction by Hurricane Helene, I was reminded how comforting this classic Italian soup can be! Italian Pastina Soup is lovingly known as “Italian Penicillin Soup” is a...
Learning how to make ravioli is not a very common activity for children in the USA. But making ravioli, tortellini, and any pasta was ingrained in me by watching...
Welcome to La Bella Vita Cucina where I share easy recipes for everyday or elegant entertaining . . . all inspired by my family in Italy and the States. I hope to inspire you with effortless, delicious, and beautiful recipes that you’ll cherish for years to come. . . and always serve with ‘amore’.