The Limoncello Martini will transport you to sunny Italy with every sip!  This simple version... The post Limoncello Martini – (Italian Lemon Drop) appeared first on Enza's Quail Hollow Kitchen ..read more

Grilled pork tenderloin makes creating a flavorful meal fast and easy!  The simple garlic honey mustard rub adds amazing flavor to a tender, juicy cut of meat.  Since there is no need for a long marinade, you can make an impressive dinner any night of the week. Just because a dish is quick and easy to make doesn’t mean it won’t be full of flavor!  I have made this recipe many times and even my pickiest eaters love it!  It has become one of my husband’s favorite pork recipes. If you are like me, weeknight dinners have to be fast and easy, especially in the summer when I ..read more

Torta di Mele or Italian Apple Cake, is tender, moist, lightly sweet, and sooo delicious!  Chunks of fresh apples float throughout the soft cake while thin slices of apples decorate the top.  All you need is a dusting of powdered sugar to turn this into an Italian masterpiece! If you are an apple lover like me, you will go crazy for this simple cake. Torta di Mele is a classic Italian dessert perfect for any occasion.   In Italy, Nonna might bring this out as a breakfast treat with espresso or a cappuccino.  But this simple everyday cake is delicious enough to serve for ..read more

Pasta is one of the most popular dishes in the world.  And for good reason, it is relatively inexpensive, versatile and easy to prepare. When done correctly it can also be one of the most delicious and satisfying dishes too.   But did you know that to get the most flavorful pasta dish it is important to pair the pasta shape with the right type of sauce? Selecting the right pasta shape and sauce combination can mean the difference between a great dish and an ordinary dish! Although most home cooks may not give this much thought, you can be sure that a good chef or Italian Nonna cert ..read more

Pasta alla Norma is a classic Sicilian dish featuring tomatoes, fried eggplant, fresh basil, and deliciously salty, aged ricotta salata.  Only a few ingredients go into making this pasta dish, but the combination is both satisfying and flavorful!   The simple tomato sauce is hearty, the eggplant, or melanzana in Italian, is creamy and the ricotta salata adds the perfect amount of cheesy saltiness to bring everything together perfectly. Since there are so few ingredients in this dish, quality, and freshness are important to achieving the optimum flavor.  Pasta alla N ..read more

Everything you need to know about buying high quality pasta. Who doesn’t enjoy a bowl of freshly made pasta in a luxurious sauce? It truly is an exceptional gastronomical experience. But sometimes we just don’t have the time or the energy to make that glorious pasta from scratch. So how do we get the culinary experience of an amazing pasta dish and the convenience of reaching into the pantry for a package of dried pasta? The answer is to buy good quality pasta. This is what most Italian do! As much as I would like to say that growing up in a first generation Italian home, we had fresh pasta ..read more

Fresh homemade pasta is light, and tender, and holds your favorite sauce perfectly!  The first time you make fresh pasta it can seem intimidating but it doesn’t have to be.  I have compiled the ultimate guide with everything you need to know about fresh pasta including easy step-by-step instructions for making whole egg pasta at home.   Fresh pasta is one of the most delicious and enjoyable things you will ever eat. I warn you that once you have had freshly made pasta, you will be spoiled for life!  Being Italian, I grew up on homemade pasta.  My grandmother and my mo ..read more

Nonna’s Pasta al Forno recipe is the ultimate Italian comfort food.  Nonna baked her pasta with ground meat, zucchini, mushrooms, and lots of cheese! It might sound like an odd combination, but It is one of the best pasta recipes you will ever eat! Our family always had lunch together on Sunday afternoons, and Nonna often made pasta al forno for us.  With plenty of melty cheese and a meaty sauce infused with flavors from fresh zucchini and earthy mushrooms, it was a dish we could not wait to dig into.  I was such a picky eater growing up, but Nonna’s baked pasta was a dish I ne ..read more

Classic Italian food lovers will go crazy for Chicken Sorrentino!  It is layers of tender chicken breasts, eggplant, prosciutto, and marinara sauce topped with lots of melty cheese!  Can you think of a tastier combination? Chicken Sorrentino, also known as pollo alla Sorrentina, combines all your favorite dishes from southern Italy in one.  Chicken cutlets, salty prosciutto, and slices of eggplant are layered and baked together in a rich tomato sauce.   Of course we love all of them all separately but stacked together they make an amazing chicken dish!  Serve it wit ..read more

This Mediterranean Chicken is marinated in a flavorful garlic, herb, and lemon dressing before being cooked with bell peppers and red onions.  The colors of this dish will make your mouth water before you even take a bite of this deliciously juicy chicken bursting with flavors of the Mediterranean.   This is a perfect dish whether you are feeding your family or hosting a dinner party.  Table of contents Ingredients for this Easy Chicken Recipe Step-by-Step Instructions For Easy Mediterranean Chicken 1. Marinade the Chicken ​2. Cook the Chicken and Vegetables ​Cooking Tips ..read more