Ingredients: 1 cup polenta ( not instant – Goya corn meal is really good...
Minted Sweet Pea and Spinach Soup
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons sweet butter2 cups finely chopped yellow onions10 ounces frozen chopped spinach,...
Fried Hot Peppers with Yogurt
Ingredients: 1 lb of long green chili peppers ( or a combination of Italian...
Sherry Trifle
Ingredients: 1 jam rolls1 package strawberry Jell-O gelatin dessert1/2 cup sherry wine1 can fruit...
Spring Onion and Ricotta Fritters With Avocado Salsa
Ingredients: 250 g ricotta cheese1 large eggs, lightly beaten6 tablespoons self-raising flour6 tablespoons milk1...
Summer Stew
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 medium onions, coarsely chopped4 large garlic cloves, minced1/2 red...
Baby Artichoke Gratin
Ingredients: 12 -16 baby artichokes1/4 cup olive oil1 cup dry white wine3 cloves garlic,...
Gigantes (Greek Giant Baked Beans)
Ingredients: 1 lb dried butter beans (soaked overnight) or 1 lb dried lima beans...
Bolognese Sauce – Probably the Best Outside of Italy
Ingredients: 5 garlic cloves1 brown onions1 carrots1 -2 stalk celeryolive oil500 g lean ground...
Antipasto Bread
Ingredients: 1 (6 1/2 ounce) jars marinated artichoke hearts, drained1/2 cup sliced deli hard...
Brown Gravy
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil1/3-1/2 cup flour4 cups hot water1 1/2 tablespoons beef stock1...
Very Easy Tomato Basil Mozzarella Pasta
Ingredients: 1 lb spaghetti ( or any other type of pasta)4 -5 cups diced...
Creamed Green Beans
Ingredients: 1 lb fresh green beans, stringless30 ounces chicken stock4 tablespoons salted butter4 tablespoons...
Spaghetti Squash Parmesan
Ingredients: 1 spaghetti squash, quartered1 cup water1 1/2 cups zucchini, shredded1/2 cup tomatoes, diced1/3...
Honey and Mustard Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients: 1 kg sweet potatoes, sliced ( 1 cm thickness)150 g small onion, halved125...
Egyptian Rice Pudding
Ingredients: 3/4 cup rice flour3/4 cup sugar6 cups milk2 whole green cardamom pods, lightly...
Vegetable Soup With Eggplant (Aubergine) Dumplings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups eggplants ( cut into 1 inch cubes)1 tablespoon salt2 tablespoons...
Blueberry Buttermilk Waffles
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour1 cup whole wheat flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon baking...
Classic Tiramisu
Ingredients: 2 (4 1/2 ounce) packages champagne biscuits ( dry lady finger like biscuits)2...
Lemon Soda
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons country time lemonade mix ( powder)1 (12 ounce) cans 7-Up soda...
Gingerbread Latte
Ingredients: 1/2-1 fluid ounce gingerbread-flavored syrup ( I used Monin)4 ounces espresso4 -5 fluid...
basic cookie recipe
Ingredients: 8 ounces plain flour4 1/2 ounces butter4 ounces sugarlittle vanilla extractbeaten eggs Directions:...
Zuppa Toscana Soup – Light Version
Ingredients: 1 lb hot Italian turkey sausage1 quart water29 ounces chicken stock2 1/2 lbs...
Potato Cheese Pierogies
Ingredients: 3 1/2 quarts water2 cups chopped unpeeled potatoes1 cup ricotta cheese3/4 cup shredded...
Turnip and Jerusalem Artichoke Soup
Ingredients: 2 medium onions, chopped ( leeks are also okay)1 tablespoon olive oil1 small...
Quark-Keilchen (German Fried Cheese Cakes)
Ingredients: 2 cups cream-style cottage cheese1/2 cup dehydrated potato flakes2 eggs1/8 teaspoon salt1/3 cup...
Roasted Chicken and Cannellini Bean Salad
Ingredients: 2 cups coarsely chopped cooked boneless skinless chicken ( I use rotisserie chicken...
Tomato Bruschetta
Ingredients: 1 loaf Italian bread, sliced 1/2 inch thickolive oil2 cloves minced garlic12 roma...
No-Yeast Stollen
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups flour3/4 cup sugar3 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon cardamom1/2 teaspoon salt1/2...
Chicken Strips With Cheddar
Ingredients: 3 chicken breast fillets500 g cheddar cheese250 g bacon1 cup flour2 cups breadcrumbs2...
Sfogliatelle
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt3/4 cup shortening1/2 cup melted shortening1 1/2 lbs...
Boureki
Ingredients: 3 1/2 lbs large eggplants, unpeeled2 1/4 lbs potatoes, unpeeled1 lb sour mizithra...
Spinach Phyllo Roll Ups
Ingredients: 1/2 cup green onions, finely chopped1 eggs1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese with...
Savory Oven French Fries
Ingredients: 6 medium potatoes1 ounce Good Seasons Italian dressing, not mixed2 tablespoons oil1 tablespoon...
No Fat Minestrone Soup
Ingredients: 1/2 cup dry white beans7 cups water, boiling8 chicken bouillon cubes1 (14 1/2...
Brandi’s Minestrone Soup
Ingredients: 1/3 cup olive oil1 cup chopped onions1 cup diced carrots1 cup diced celery1...
Feta Salad
Ingredients: 250 g feta, diced6 -8 tomatoes, roughly diced1/2 cucumbers or 1 small English...
Mediterranean Spinach
Ingredients: 1/2 cup green onions, sliced1 clove garlic, pressed1 1/2 teaspoons dill, chopped2 medium...
Italian Herb Dipping Oil
Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon oregano1/2 teaspoon basil1/2 teaspoon rosemary1/2 teaspoon marjoram1/2 teaspoon...
Tirokafteri (Greek Feta Dip)
Ingredients: 500 g feta cheese1 spicy hot pepper1 tablespoon vinegar4 tablespoons olive oil1/2 teaspoon...
Ziti Bake
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef or 1 lb sweet Italian sausage1 lb ziti...
Eggplant (Aubergine) Parmesan – Vegan
Ingredients: 1 medium eggplants, peeled, sliced 1/4 inch thick1 cup flour1 cup water or...
Eggplant Spread – Romanian Appetizer (Puttlajel or Patlagea Vana
Ingredients: 2 medium eggplants2 medium onions ( chopped)2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil2 teaspoons...
Nanna’s Yorkshire Pudding
Ingredients: 2 ounces flour1/2 pint milk2 eggs, well beaten1 ounce fat or 1 ounce...
Finnish Beet Salad
Ingredients: 5 medium beets6 cups water1 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon brown sugar, packed2 teaspoons cornstarch1/2...
German Fresh Peach Kuchen
Ingredients: boiling water2 lbs ripe peaches, peeled and sliced (about 6) or 2 (12...
Italian Amaretto Cream
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon powdered unflavored gelatin4 tablespoons water7 tablespoons sugar2 cups heavy cream, divided4...
Sicilian Tomato Sauce
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil2 tablespoons chopped onions2 garlic cloves, crushed400 ml tomato passata...
Spaghetti Squash Salad
Ingredients: 1 spaghetti squash1 1/2 cups fresh mushrooms, sliced1 1/2 cups green onions, sliced1...
Spinach and Ricotta Bruschetta
Ingredients: 1 garlic cloves, minced1 1/2 cups fresh spinach1/2 cup ricotta cheese1/2 cup parmesan...
Feta Cheese Dressing
Ingredients: 1 cup feta cheese ( crumbled)1 cup mayonnaise1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 cup wine...
Garlic Glazed Onions
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter3 garlic cloves, minced16 small onions, halved and peeled2 tablespoons dill,...
Veggie Gyro Burgers
Ingredients: 4 frozen veggie burgers1/2 cup nonfat sour cream1/4 medium unpeeled cucumbers, chopped1 garlic...
Chocolate Centers
Ingredients: 4 lbs chocolate ( Dipping chocolate)1 pint whipping creamground pecans or ground walnuts...
Calzones II
Ingredients: 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese4 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded4 ounces ham, finely chopped...
Fennel, Orange and Olive Salad
Ingredients: 1 fennel bulbs1 large oranges12 black olives1 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoon olive oil1...
Macedonian Salad
Ingredients: 2 small eggplants2 medium tomatoes2 scallions1 cucumbers1 green peppers1 sweet red pepperschopped parsley2...
Latte Macchiato – 3 Layered Coffee
Ingredients: 2 cups milk ( no fat-reduced product)3 tablespoons instant espresso coffee powder, heaped...
Olives, Italian Style
Ingredients: 1 (9 ounce) jars large green olives, with pits, your choice of brand2...
Piedmont Roasted Bell Peppers
Ingredients: 4 large red peppers, green is not suitable for this dish4 medium tomatoes8...