
i love being in the kitchen almost as much as i love being on stage
Here’s where you’ll find my favorite recipes!
A dairy-free Gnocchi recipe to die for!
Prep Time- 90 minutesCook Time- Between 2 and 3 minutes (until floating)Total Time- 93 minutesServings- Feeds 4-6 peopleIngredients1 ½ cups all-purpose flour1 egg4 Russet Potatoes1 tbsp salt DirectionsFirst cut 4 […]
My Secret Family Recipe for Anginetti Cookies
Prep Time – 90 minutes Bake Time – 15 minutes Ingredients Directions Baking Wait! You’re not done yet! Icing Mix all these ingredients together then dip the top of each […]
Authentic Italian Pomodoro Sauce
Prep Time – 30 minutes Cook Time – 1 hour 30 minutes Total Time – 2 hours Servings – Feeds 8 people Ingredients 1. 2 lbs plum tomatoes 2. 1 […]
A Focaccia Bread made the right way!
Prepare 2 beautiful focaccia loaves with olives and onions with this authentic Italian recipe… Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (includes time for the dough to rise) Bake Time: 1 […]
The way Shrimp Oreganata should be made!
Prep Time– 20 minutes Cook Time– Between 12 and 15 minutes Total Time– 35 minutes Servings– Feeds 4 people Ingredients 1 & ½ cups seasoned breadcrumbs 8 stalks parsley 8 […]
Chris Ruggiero Makes the Best Damn Meatballs You’ll Ever Taste
Meatballs Prep Time– 25 minutes Cook Time– Between 8 and 12 minutes Total Time– 35 minutes Servings– Feeds 8 people Ingredients 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs 12 stalks parsley 1 head […]
Chris Ruggiero’s Ridiculously Good Donut Pie
Prep Time- 20 minutes Cook Time– 40 minutes Total Time– 1 hour Servings– Feeds 8 people Ingredients 2 Eggs 1 stick salted butter (melted) ¼ cup brown sugar 2 tsp […]
Wildwood Road Trip – Sicilian Calamari & Gnocchi
Sicilian Calamari Prep Time– 20 minutes Cook Time– 20 minutes Total Time– 40 minutes Servings– Feeds 4 people Ingredients ½ lb Calamari Mixed cherry peppers 2 tsp capers 1 stick […]
Chris Ruggiero’s Road Trip to Gino’s Pastry Shop in the Bronx
There’s no better ending to an Italian meal in the Bronx than sweets from Gino’s Pastry Shop on 187th street. Join me in the bakery to learn how their famous Italian cookies […]