Chicken Piccata | Better Than Cheesecake Factory

Chicken Piccata

Did anyone else think that Cheesecake Factory was the epitome of fine dining growing up? I know I did. I went there every single year on my birthday, because to me, it had a Michelin star. To be honest, that mid 2000s Tuscan style of decor must’ve had a chokehold on me. And what kid […]

Italian Minestrone Soup Recipe, Better Than Carrabba’s

Italian Minestrone Soup Recipe

Who knew a vegetarian dish could be so damn good?! The first time I made a minestrone soup, I was a bit skeptical. I am a huge advocate for meat being present in all dishes, so when I looked at a minestrone for the first time years ago, I thought, “meh, can’t be that great, […]

Quattro Formaggi, Best Italian American Lasagna Recipe

Quattro Formaggi

I know, I know. You’re probably wondering how the hell something with such an Italian name is classified as an American recipe. But here’s a little secret for you: most Italians don’t use a ricotta mixture or cottage cheese in their lasagna recipes. Most Italian recipes actually call for a bechamel sauce. Which, hey, if […]

Easy Caprese Flatbread Recipe | With Balsamic Glaze

Easy Caprese Flatbread Recipe

I’ve been super into Caprese as a whole lately. Who doesn’t love fresh basil? A drizzle of balsamic glaze? Fresh tomatoes and high quality mozzarella? Truth be told, I’ll eat this for breakfast just about every day. Now that it’s springtime, the ingredients tend to be a lot more fresh and nice; you can source […]

Easy Vegan Italian Dressing Recipe

Vegan Italian Dressing Recipe

This vegan Italian dressing is tangy, bright, and flavorful. It comes together in just a few minutes and makes for delicious vegan salads, pasta salads, and more!  Here at Mortadella Head, we want everyone to enjoy Italian food! When you love a cuisine as much as we do, you want to share it with as […]