Ereka Vetrini is a first-generation Italian American whose love of food was shaped by growing up in a multigenerational Italian immigrant family in Westchester, New York, where the family owned Italian restaurants. Her recipes celebrate simple, wholesome ingredients and practical techniques that help busy home cooks get nourishing meals on the table with confidence. Find Ereka on Instagram at @ErekaV, on Facebook @ErekaVetrini, or visit CookingwithEreka.com. She lives in Connecticut with her husband and children.