Italian night Archives • Family Around the Table

Ham, Pea and Onion Risotto

Easter is no exception to holiday leftovers. This ham, pea and onion risotto is the perfect way to clean out the fridge. It’s been a …

Overhead photo of baked ziti in a casserole dish.

Easy Classic Baked Ziti (Meat Sauce)

Classic Baked Ziti is Italian comfort food at its best. This is an easy recipe that will make a regular appearance on your monthly dinner …

I'm Ellen, a freelance writer, recipe developer and former correspondent for the Tampa Bay Times where I wrote a regular TASTE section feature as well as reviewed cookbooks for more than 15 years. My Mom and my kids are the inspiration for Family Around the Table. My Grandmother too. I remember my Grandmother making fresh pasta for dinner. She was from Italy and a very good cook so I come by my love of cooking naturally. My Mom inherited her cooking skills too.