Fusilli pasta and tender broccoli florets tossed with generous amounts of garlic sauteed in olive oil and butter, finished with Parmigiano-Reggiano. A simple, comforting pasta dish that's one of Wolfie's all-time favorites.

Pork belly is scored, rubbed with a fragrant blend of toasted fennel seeds, peppercorns, fresh herbs, and citrus zest, rolled and tied, dry-brined with baking powder for up to two days, then slow-roasted at 325 degrees and finished at 500 for a shatteringly crisp skin. This show-stopping Italian roast is a labor of love that rewards patience with crackling, herb-perfumed pork that feeds and impresses a crowd.

Espresso frozen into ice cubes is blended with half-and-half, vodka, coffee liqueur, sugar, and vanilla for a creamy, slushy coc

Slow-cooked beef chuck with Italian peppers piled onto rolls and topped with a tangy giardiniera aioli. A hearty, hands-off sandwich that feeds a game day crowd.

Layers of graham crackers, whipped cream cheese-strawberry preserves filling, and fresh sliced strawberries are stacked and chilled overnight until the crackers soften into tender cake-like layers. This no-bake icebox cake is a charming, retro birthday dessert that requires zero oven time and maximum make-ahead convenience.

A perfect ending to a perfect day - a spicy, tangy mock-tail or cocktail. Just refreshing as can be.

Shaved Brussels sprouts are sauteed with crispy pancetta pieces and deglazed with a splash of vinegar for a bright, savory finish. This warm, quick-cooking salad makes an elegant side dish that pairs beautifully with rich mains at a dinner party.

Thick-sliced ripe tomatoes and English cucumber with red onion in a balsamic vinaigrette, crowned with shatteringly crispy baked pancetta. A fresh summer salad given a salty, savory crunch from its Italian bacon topping.

Recipe courtesy of Valerie Bertinelli Mustard greens are braised low and slow for an hour and a half with onions, garlic, chicken stock, vinegar, and a meaty ham hock, then the tender pork is pulled from the bone and stirred back into the pot liquor. These deeply savor

Thick slices of pound cake and ripe peaches grilled until caramelized, drizzled with a homemade cinnamon-vanilla simple syrup and dolloped with whipped cream. A warm, smoky dessert that's the perfect sweet sendoff to summer.