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Seppie Fra Diavolo with Spaghetti

Seppie Fra Diavolo with Spaghetti

Hello everybody! Today I am sharing a spicy seafood pasta recipe, perfect for one of the Christmas seven fishes. Usually you would pair this spicy fra diavolo sauce with mussels, but today we are making it with seppie, which is translated to cuttlefish. If you…

Shrimp Penne alla Vodka

Shrimp Penne alla Vodka

This Shrimp Penne alla Vodka recipe is worth breaking the Italian rule of no pairing of fish with cheese. The tomato vodka sauce and Grana Padano cheese tastes delicious with the shrimp! I used half and half in this recipe so that it would contain…

2023 Pasquale Sciarappa Recipe Calendar!

2023 Pasquale Sciarappa Recipe Calendar!

It’s that time of the year again! At popular request, Chef Pasquale has his favorite 12 recipes for each month of 2023 in his new recipe calendar. There are recipes ranging from pasta dishes to meat dishes, and even a dessert! This year, there are…

Raspberry Balsamic Chicken Thighs

Raspberry Balsamic Chicken Thighs

Delicious and flavorful raspberry balsamic vinegar sauce paired with juicy, tender chicken thighs baked in the oven make for an easy and quick meal to enjoy! INGREDIENTS   4 Chicken Thighs, seasoned with salt and black pepper 1 Shallot, diced 1/2 cup All Purpose Flour 1 Tbsp. Butter, unsalted 1/4 cup Raspberry Balsamic Vinegar, can be found…

Ribeye Steak Pizzaiola

Ribeye Steak Pizzaiola

Simple and delicious Steak Pizzaiola made with juicy ribeye steaks and flavorful tomato sauce made with garlic, oregano and basil. Done in just about 30 minutes, this makes for a great midweek dinner recipe! INGREDIENTS   4 Ribeye Steaks, seasoned with salt and black pepper on both sides…

Pasta al Forno (Baked Ziti)

Pasta al Forno (Baked Ziti)

Pasta al Forno means pasta baked in the oven and this can be any type of pasta. This is usually done with cheese and tomato sauce. Rigatoni and penne are popular choices, but today I went with ziti. You can substitute the Grana Padano cheese…

Eggplant Parmigiana

Eggplant Parmigiana

Hello everybody! Eggplant Parmigiana is a delicious recipe to enjoy while eggplants are still in season. Also perfect when you have leftover tomato sauce so you can use it up. They heat up nicely the next day also, so makes for great leftovers! My Cabernet…

Pasquale Sciarappa Releases New Wine Brand: 7 Stelle Wines

Pasquale Sciarappa Releases New Wine Brand: 7 Stelle Wines

Hello everybody! Today I would like to share a special announcement with you. I now have a wine and it is named 7 Stelle Wines! We are very excited to release a Cabernet Sauvignon and a Sauvignon Blanc for you to try. Not only are…