How to Make Eggplant Parmigiana (AKA When Veggies Go Full Comfort Food Mode)

How to Make Eggplant Parmigiana (AKA When Veggies Go Full Comfort Food Mode)

Let’s get something straight: Eggplant Parmigiana is not diet food. It’s not “light.” It’s not “clean eating.” It’s eggplant deep-fried, layered with tomato sauce, cheese, and baked until it’s bubbly and glorious. So yeah, it’s technically a vegetable dish — but let’s not pretend it’s a salad. This is comfort food in full Italian glory,…

How to Make Traditional Arancini (AKA Italy’s Crispy Rice Balls of Joy)

How to Make Traditional Arancini (AKA Italy’s Crispy Rice Balls of Joy)

Let’s be real for a second: Arancini are proof that Italians looked at leftover risotto and said, “Yeah, let’s make this extra.” And thank goodness they did, because these golden, crunchy, cheesy rice bombs are basically snack royalty. If you’ve never had arancini before (first of all, I’m so sorry), imagine this: warm, creamy risotto…

How to Make Classic Osso Buco (AKA The Beef Shank That’ll Make You Feel Like a Culinary God)

How to Make Classic Osso Buco (AKA The Beef Shank That’ll Make You Feel Like a Culinary God)

Let’s get this out of the way: Osso Buco sounds fancy. Like, “this should be served by a waiter in white gloves” fancy. But here’s the plot twist — it’s basically a humble meat dish that decided to glow up. It’s comforting, rich, hearty, and perfect for when you want to make something that says,…

How to Make Authentic Risotto alla Milanese (AKA the Fancy Golden Rice That’s Worth the Stirring)

How to Make Authentic Risotto alla Milanese (AKA the Fancy Golden Rice That’s Worth the Stirring)

So, you want to impress someone with your cooking skills—or maybe just treat yourself like the royalty you clearly are. Either way, Risotto alla Milanese is the kind of dish that says, “Yeah, I know my way around the kitchen,” without screaming “I watched one episode of a cooking show and now I think I’m…

8 Pineapple Protein Smoothies That Taste Like Sunshine (and Gains)

8 Pineapple Protein Smoothies That Taste Like Sunshine (and Gains)

Let’s be real—pineapple is the Beyoncé of fruit. Sweet. Bold. And it makes literally everything better. Whether you’re blending for breakfast, post-workout fuel, or just pretending you’re on a tropical island instead of in your kitchen at 7am—pineapple’s got your back. It’s loaded with vitamin C, helps with digestion (hi, bromelain 👋), and brings that…