Seasonal Favorites
Eggplant Lasagna
Let's celebrate National Lasagna Day this week with Eggplant Lasagna! What happens when National Lasagna Day and eggplant season occur at that the same time? A classic Italian Eggplant Lasagna of course! Eggplant also seemed to be a trending topic on the blog...
Pasta e Fagioli – Pasta and Beans
The weather is getting cooler and it has slowly but surely become #SoupSeason! So what better time is there to share my favorite recipe for the quintessential Italian soup, pasta and beans. I call this dish Pasta e Fagioli (pronounced:PAH-stah eh fah-DJOH-lee ) but...
Mini Apple Cider Doughnut Cupcakes
The last few days I've really been under the weather with a nasty cold and today is definitely looking like another sniffling, sneezing, coughing, aching, stuffy head, fever, without ANY rest kind of day! So, even though I am blah and feel like I should be the...
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Ricotta Zeppole
Growing up one of my most favorite treats was fried dough with powdered sugar - known by most as Zeppole. Another name my family used for them was "pettole". It's what they call Zeppole in the Italian region of Puglia, or at least in my Grandmother's town in Bari....
Toaster Oven Eggs in Purgatory
Uovo in Purgotorio is the official translation of today's recipe: Eggs in Purgatory. This Italian dish is made by poaching eggs in tomato Sauce. Why they're considered to be in "purgatory" makes no sense to me, because when the creamy yolk meets the hot sauce and...
Garlic Scapes Seasoning Puree
Some posts contain Affiliate Links that might pay me a commision when you click on them If you've taken a trip to your local Farmer's Market this spring you may have come across these long, curly green stalks. On a recent trip I exuberantly pointed out what I thought...
Bucatini Pomodoro
You know those nights when it's like 6:00 pm and you're scouring the fridge or pantry for something to make? Yep, me too (#storyofmylife)! Well lucky for me (and for you!) I have a knack for pulling it all together and this Bucatini with Pomodoro Sauce was born. ...
Pasta e Piselli – Pasta and Peas
If your mother cooks Italian food, why should you go to a restaurant? - Martin Scorcese This quote by Martin Scorcese could not be more true. Growing up we rarely went out to dinner, unless it was for an event like a wedding or something like that. ...
Italian Potatoes, Peppers and Eggs
Happy Weekend friends! I've got a classic Italian-American dish that may (or may not) surprise you: Potatoes, peppers and eggs - oh my! 🇮🇹 Although this dish is usually a Friday night special, it would make a great addition to your Sunday...
Cheftini’s Kitchen Live
Cheftini’s Kitchen LIVE: Pasta Fagioli
One of my favorite fall/winter dishes is the classic Pasta e Fagioli - also known as Pasta Fazool. There are so many versions of this classic dish. In this version I am swapping out the more traditional Ditalini Pasta for a thin cut spaghetti that was sent to me by...
Cooking LIVE: Black Bean Farro Burrito Bowl with Simply Gather
Back in December I launched the 2nd annual "Home Cooking for the Holidays" e-cookbook with a LIVE cooking event at ATHLETA in Scarsdale (New York). The e-book was sponsored by both national and local businesses, including westchester's newest meal kit delivery...
Cheftini’s Kitchen: Win or Lose Game Day Bites
Today's Simple Game Day Recipe is brought to you in partnership with my friends at Premio Foods. Cheftini’s Kitchen: Episode 9 Part 3 Quick Game Day Bites : Win or Lose Game Day Bites Here are a few more quick and simple game day recipes that are sure to be a hit at...
Tina Dileo
Cheftini
My name is Tina, and for as long as I can remember I have enjoyed cooking and being in the kitchen. I really have no formal training in cooking, and despite the really cute name of my website, I’m actually not a chef. While I may not have graduated from some great culinary school, I got my start at an early age in the kitchen of my Italian Mama. I often watched and did not ask too many questions, I learned that the most important ingredient in any dish is LOVE. Cook with LOVE and your meals will always taste good!