Italian Ice Cream Trance State

This week’s mission: fake fancy mac ’n' cheese, and real fancy gelato.

Roasted Delicata Squash Salad

With warm sherry vinaigrette, spinach, pumpkin seeds, shallots, and ricotta salata.

Green Beans with Smoked Bacon

A big crowd-pleaser (if you’re feeding carnivores).

Braised White Beans with Chard

Hearty winter fare that’s healthy.

Brown Bread Stuffing with Chestnuts, Apples, and Sausage

Fall flavors team up for a rustic stuffing.

Crostini di Fegatini (Chicken Liver Crostini)

Humble ingredients transform into a tasty Italian classic.

Farro Risotto with Asparagus and Fava Beans

A substantial whole-grain risotto lightened with spring vegetables.

The Basics: How to Make a Philly Cheesesteak

Minus the Cheez Whiz.

Shrimp, Lemon, and Herb Kamut Spaghetti

With a kick of heat from some red pepper flakes.

The Basics: How to Make Shrimp Pasta

Zesty with parsley and lemon.

Italian Chefs Won't Weep

This week’s mission: frozen Italian dinners and microbrewed sodas.

Wild Mushroom Risotto

Risotto is always a great starch to go with any main course or can be served by itself as an entrée.

Herbed Peas and Carrots

This classic side dish is so easy, there’s no reason not to make it yourself. And done right, it’s got loads more flavor than the prepackaged version from the store.

Scallops Crudo with Vanilla Salt

Vanilla salt, ginger, and mint make for an unexpected combination.

Tomato-Basil Arancini

These small Italian rice croquettes are perfect party appetizers.