italian recipes

Easy Italian menu for your at-home date night (for novices)

Easy Italian menu for your at-home date night (for novices)

Can’t make it to Mamma’s Boy Trattoria tonight and need to to re-create the same atmosphere at home? Look no further as we’ve got you covered!

If you’re a novice cook, you may have already found yourself relying on a few basic dishes, such as packet ramen or pasta with store-bought marinara sauce. Well there’s no need to worry! Italian cuisine is not only renowned for its comfort food, it is also an excellent starting point for beginners as many classic dishes are surprisingly simple to make.

Here’s a beginner-friendly, but also timeless menu, ensuring you'll continue to enjoy them for years to come.

Re-create Mamma's famous Guanciale di Manzo (Slow-Cooked Beef Cheek) Recipe!

Re-create Mamma's famous Guanciale di Manzo (Slow-Cooked Beef Cheek) Recipe!

If you're looking for a delicious and comforting Italian casserole dish, we recommend Guanciale di Manzo, rich in Barolo or Barbera d’Alba red wine. This recipe involves slow cooking the beef cheeks until they're tender and melt-in-the-mouth. Serve with either potatoes or polenta for a satisfying main course. Mamma’s Boy Trattoria’s regulars will be familiar with this dish which is served on a bed of mashed sweet potatoes and roasted dutch carrots.