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Holiday Sunday Dinner: Lisa’s Classic Italian Gnocchi Recipe

One of my family’s favorite ideas for Sunday Dinner is gnocchi. When my children were younger we would always reserve gnocchi, and it would be an all-day family affair. Now, you might be thinking, ‘Gnocchi?! Isn’t that ridiculously hard to make?’ The answer is, no! Below, I share my Sunday dinner recipe for gnocchi, with some recent tips my family and I incorporated after making them often during the pandemic.

Apericena: An Italian Sunday Dinner Idea

Apericena, or a combined feast of aperitivo and cena, is my daughter’s favorite Sunday dinner idea. She discovered this tradition when she studied abroad during law school at Bocconi in Milan, where Aperol Spritz and buffets are plentiful on the Navigli. Spending frosty February and March evenings and then hot summer nights later in the semester at spots on the Ripa di Porta Ticinese soon became a favorite pastime of my daughter’s. She soon also discovered other

Sunday Family Dinner Ideas from Lisa’s Italian Kitchen

As a second-generation Italian-American, Lisa grew up with the tradition of Sunday Dinner and the Sunday family dinner ideas that accompanied that tradition. For Lisa and her family, Sunday was a time to disconnect from the rest of the world and reconnect with family and friends. As Lisa raised her own three children in the United States and in Italy, she kept Sundays sacred for her family, making sure to cook together and dream together each Sunday in the kitchen. But

Types of Pasta Sauce in Lisa’s Italian Kitchen

Making a healthy, hearty meal during the week can be difficult, hence why jarred types of pasta sauce are convenient choices for the whole family. However, finding a sauce that’s quick, organic, and flavorful seems almost impossible! With Lisa’s Italian Kitchen Sunday Sauce line, I offer 4 types of pasta sauce that are sure to please everyone! Here, I spotlight each sauce with fun recipes and useful tips on how to use them in your kitchen.

Pranzo di Ferragosto – Five Course Meal

One of the biggest cultural differences between the U.S. and Italy is the month of August. While Americans take their children back to school, college students move into dorms and we’re at work, Italians shut down their offices – some for the whole month! During that time, they head to the beach, mountains, or other places around Italy to relax and unplug from everyday stress. Recovering from the pandemic has meant that some Italians still work in their offices in

Peperoni Arrostiti con Uova in Carozza

Peperoni Arrostiti Con Uova in Carozza – or eggs in a basket with roasted peppers – is a popular dish enjoyed by Italy and most of Europe. Though a simple meal, my recipe for Peperoni Arrostiti Con Uova in Carozza is a sure-fire hit for the family at any time of day! Explore a classic taste of Italy with my recipe below.

Lisa Caponigri on Lisa’s Manicotti with Authentic Classic Tomato SauceMarch 3, 2024
Dear Noelle, I don't make homemade manicotti shells. I buy my shells imported from Italy at an Italian store. But,…
Noelle on Lisa’s Manicotti with Authentic Classic Tomato SauceFebruary 27, 2024
Lisa, recipe for homemade manicotti shells. Noelle
Lisa Caponigri on Lisa’s Shrimp ScampiAugust 24, 2023
Thanks Ginny! We've just updated the recipe- Lisa uses 2 lbs of frozen shrimp! Buon Appetito and thank you for…
Ginny on Lisa’s Shrimp ScampiAugust 22, 2023
I can’t find how much shrimp you used.
whoiscall on Christmas Sunday Dinner: An Italian Holiday PranzoAugust 16, 2023
Thanks for sharing.

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