Cheftini Says Blog

Summer time brings an abundance of great fruits and vegetables.  One of my favorite vegetables to eat in summer and really all year round is eggplant.  Eggplant is really a …

It’s tomato time and I love tomatoes! Especially campari tomatoes.  These tomatoes are the perfect size and shape for stuffing and roasting. In case you don’t know what Campari tomatoes …

I think I am currently in a Zucchini state of mind and wanted to share another great recipe with you all – Zucchini in Carozza!  Perhaps you’ve heard of Mozzarella …

Turn up the basil flavor in your kitchen with this aromatic and delicious Gemelli Pasta made with Shredded Zucchini and Italian Green Sauce.  This pasta dish screams summer in both …

August always brings about an abundance of summer squash, zucchini to be exact.  As gardens begin to bloom and markets overflow with summer’s favorite squash, so do the google searches …

It’s only taken me 2 years, countless requests and one Food Network retweet later to finally share my “recipe”  for stuffed peppers.  But please know that I am using the word …

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 …

This lemon zesty farfalle primavera is a farm to table pasta recipe made from a trip to the local farmer’s market.    It’s mid July and those summer garden veggies …

Did somebody say #NationalFrenchFryDay? Yep, today is National French Fry Day.  Now this is definitely a food holiday worth celebrating. At least for me. I never met a fry I …

Impress your guests with these delightful semi-homemade Pizzelle Ice Cream Sandwiches. The trick is to use store0bougth Pizeele cookies, your favorite ice cream, and a touch of creativity with melted …