Sharing Mainly Italian and Italian-American Recipes

All personally tested and focused on simple, everyday ingredients.


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A pan of orzo with fire-roasted tomatoes, feta, and olives.
A bowl of the best recipe for mushroom and barley soup.

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RECIPE OF THE MONTH november

Butternut Squash Fall Risotto with Arugula-Walnut Pesto

cold weather comforts

Ciao! I’m Dana.

I’m the person behind For Carbs’ Sake, which celebrates mainly Italian and Italian-American recipes—the kind that have been part of my life since I was a kid growing up on Long Island.

I’m excited to share them with you along with a few other creations, including Mediterranean and Asian cuisine. So, come join me, and let’s start cooking!


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