My Bella Vita

The Internet is full of Christmas ideas, but if you are looking for gift ideas for travelers, then start here with these five basic things every jet-setter needs.

All besciamella sauce is not created equally and if you have been using store bought besciamella in your homemade Italian dishes, you are missing the best part.

It's a good thing my husband Doug is an honest man. I was surfing the net looking for all I needed to know in order to take our dog Vince with us to Calabria via the airlines. I just happened ...

Wild mushroom risotto is the perfect dish for fresh, fall nights and is best made with porcini mushrooms, a bit of parsley and freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

It's no secret my Maw Maw is a top chef in my book and once again this month's La Buona Cucina Americana recipe is inspired from her

Back in the old days, Italians spent hours kneading flour, slicing dough and laying strips of homemade pasta out to dry. They would wake up early, combine flour

** This is a sticky note. Please scroll down for new posts! ** Over the last few months, My Bella Vita has been washed, scrubbed and dried, and we've made a

Tired of eating the same old pasta dishes again and again? Then try this pasta, zucchini and chickpea recipe. It is fun. It is full of flavor. And best of all ... it is low-fat.

Remember that blazin' hot sausage spread I told you about earlier this week? Well, injuries have healed and I'm ready for another go. Are

There is nothing like good ole'-fashioned homemade macaroni and cheese and this recipe, complete with spicy red peppers and cherry tomatoes takes this comfort food to a whole new level.