The Best Cabbage Soup (Healthy, Hearty, and Full of Flavor)

There are many reasons why cabbage soup has been loved through the years. When prepared correctly, it’s nourishing, incredibly budget-friendly, and packed with flavor in every spoonful. This recipe...

The Creamiest, Dreamiest Perfect Mashed Potatoes

Private family recipes are those that we cling to and sometimes hesitate to share.  I know that I have beloved friends who cannot part with their sacred family recipes....

Nonna’s Italian Meatloaf

There’s something deeply comforting about the scent of my Nonna’s Italian meatloaf while it bakes in my kitchen — an aroma that instantly takes me back to family dinners...

Amazing Pumpkin Brownies for People Who Hate Pumpkin

I’ve never been a huge fan of pumpkin! That is, until I tasted these amazing Pumpkin Brownies! My disdain for pumpkin has been lifelong. . . so much so that...

Join November’s Cooking Club Challenge

I’m so excited to announce the kick-off of our new Monthly Cooking Club Challenge on La Bella Vita Cucina!  With a cash prize, it’s the perfect way to start...

Pizza Margherita: A Neopolitan Classic

Ciao a tutti . . . you’re reading a blog post that I originally wrote back in 2012.  Nothing has changed about the infamous, classic pizza recipe from Napoli...