Getting Ready for Autumn at Nocella’s
Autumn isn’t quite here yet, but you can feel it getting closer. The days are still warm, but the evenings are beginning to change. Before …
Nocella’s Kitchen | Italian Recipes & Cooking Tips
Chicken Parmesan: The Italian-American Classic You Won’t Find in Italy
There aren’t many dishes that can feel equally at home in a white-tablecloth Italian restaurant and a neighborhood pizzeria. Chicken Parmesan is one of them. …
Bolognese vs. Italian-American Meat Sauce: What’s the Difference?
Walk into an Italian-American kitchen on a Sunday and you might find a big pot of tomato sauce simmering on the stove with meatballs, sausage, …
The Secret to Light, Tender Potato Gnocchi: An Italian Classic
There is a big difference between good potato gnocchi and great potato gnocchi. Great gnocchi are soft and delicate, with a texture that almost melts …
What Makes a Great Italian-American Restaurant? A South Jersey Chef’s Perspective
Italian-American food is more than red sauce, pasta, and Parmesan cheese. At its best, it’s a style of cooking built on Italian traditions, quality ingredients, …
Why BYOB Is the Best Way to Enjoy an Authentic Italian Dinner
One of the things our guests love most about dining at Nocella’s is something surprisingly simple—you bring the wine, and we do the cooking. Being …
Secret to a Great Chicken Marsala
Why This Italian-American Classic Has Been a Favorite for Generations Few dishes have earned a permanent place on an Italian-American menu quite like Chicken Marsala. …
Fresh Pasta: Why It Makes Every Dish Better
At Nocella’s, we believe great Italian food begins with simple ingredients, careful preparation, and respect for tradition. That’s why we make fresh pasta whenever possible. …
Why Chicken Cutlets Are a Staple in Every Italian-American Kitchen
Long before chicken cutlets became a favorite in restaurants, they were a tradition passed down from one generation to the next. For many Italian-American families, …