Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef or 1 lb sweet Italian sausage1 lb ziti...
Stromboli
Ingredients: 1/2 basic pizza dough5 ounces sliced ham5 ounces pepperoni, sliced thinly1 (10 ounce)...
Italian Pizzelle Cookies
Ingredients: 1 cup oleo or 1 cup butter1 1/3 cups sugar6 eggs1 1/2 cups...
Caramel Macchiato
Ingredients: 3 ounces prepared espresso1 ounce caramel syrup ( use syrups prepared for coffees,...
Parmesan Dipping Seasoning for Bread
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons parmesan cheese1 teaspoon oregano1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon kosher salt1/2 teaspoon...
Bleu Cheese, Walnut and Cranberry Crostini
Ingredients: 24 slices good-quality baguette (1/4-inch slices) or 24 slices ciabatta ( 1/4-inch slices)4...
Italian White Bean Salad
Ingredients: 1 lb dried white beans, Note 1 or 1 lb dried borlotti beans,...
Linguini With Clam Sauce Ala Giro’s
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil2 tablespoons butter6 cloves crushed garlic1/4 cup finely chopped onions1/2...
Sun-Dried Tomato Olive and Parmesan Carbonara
Ingredients: 250 g fettuccine pasta2 eggs, beaten2/3 cup cream1 tablespoon coarse grain mustard1/2 cup...
Grandma Andy’s Panna Cotta Creme 1981
Ingredients: 1 3/4 teaspoons gelatin, granules2 tablespoons cold water3 cups whipping cream ( heavy...
Minestrone Ala Milanese
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil1 cup finely chopped onions1 cup finely chopped...
Roasted Eggplant (Aubergine) and Pepper Salad
Ingredients: 2 eggplants, cut into 3/4 inch thick slices ( 2 1/2 lbs.)2 large...
Baked Polenta With Garlic
Ingredients: 2 3/4 cups canned low sodium chicken broth2 cups water1 1/2 cups milk3...
Toasted Pound Cake With Mascarpone and Amaretto
Ingredients: 1 (10 3/4 ounce) sliced poundcake, cut crosswise into 12 slices3/4 cup apricot...
Cheese and Nut Stuffed Shells
Ingredients: 24 dried jumbo pasta shells2 eggs, slightly beaten1 (15 ounce) cartons ricotta cheese1...
Most Delicious Garlic Cheese Bread
Ingredients: 1 loaf French bread, thickly sliced or halved lengthwiseolive oil6 cloves garlic, minced3/4...
Linguine With Bacon and Onions
Ingredients: 6 -8 ounces bacon, cut into 1/4 in. pieces2 tablespoons extra virgin olive...
Minestrone Verde
Ingredients: 6 cups reduced-sodium vegetable broth1 large onions, sliced thin1/2 cup pasta shells (...
Braised Sweet Bell Peppers
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 medium red peppers, seeded and quartered1 medium green peppers,...
Lou’s Fabulous Bruschetta
Ingredients: 1 French baguettes, sliced 1/4-1/2 inch thickto taste butterto taste garlic powder3/4 cup...
Eggplant (Aubergine) Romano
Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil1 medium eggplants, peeled, sliced and divided2 cups ricotta cheese2...
Tender Bruschetta
Ingredients: 3 -4 roma tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped1 small red onions, finely chopped1/4...
Tomato and Basil Salad
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil2 tablespoons lemon juice2 garlic cloves, crushed1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon...
Pan-Fried Garlic Bread
Ingredients: 1 loaf Italian bread4 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed4 tablespoons olive oil Directions:...
Plain Roasted Artichoke Hearts
Ingredients: 3 (15 ounce) cans artichoke hearts4 garlic cloves, quartered2 teaspoons extra virgin olive...
Inside-Out Manicotti
Ingredients: 1/3 cup chopped onions2 cloves garlic, minced1 lb ground beef1/2 lb Italian sausage1...
Cipolline in Agrodolce (Sweet and Sour Onions)
Ingredients: 1 lb cipolline onions2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 tablespoon prosciutto fat, minced1...
Vegetarian Green Beans and Tomatoes
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs green beans ( cut in half)1 large tomatoes ( skinned...
Italian Bread Dessert
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine2 small apples, peeled,cored,and sliced into rings1/2...
Baci Di Dama (Orange Almond Cookies)
Ingredients: 1 cup ground blanched almonds1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup minced candied orange peel1 cup...
Meatless Italian Minestrone
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 1/3 cups chopped celery1/2 cup chopped onions3 cloves minced...
Chicken Stuffed With Potatoes and Olives
Ingredients: 3 -4 medium red potatoes, unpeeled cooked and cubed10 stuffed green olives, chopped3...
Amaretto Almond Cheesecake 1999
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups vanilla cream-filled sandwich style cookies, crumbs1/8 teaspoon almond extract2 ounces...
Italian Doughnuts
Ingredients: 1 lb prepared pizza dough3/4 cup sugar1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamonvegetable oil, for...
Eggplant (Aubergine) Parmesan – Vegan
Ingredients: 1 medium eggplants, peeled, sliced 1/4 inch thick1 cup flour1 cup water or...
Tiramisu (An Italian Delight!)
Ingredients: 6 egg yolks1/2 cup granulated sugar1/3 cup Kahlua1/3 cup regular-strength coffee1 lb mascarpone...
Latte Macchiato – 3 Layered Coffee
Ingredients: 2 cups milk ( no fat-reduced product)3 tablespoons instant espresso coffee powder, heaped...
Ribollita – Giada De Laurentiis
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus some for drizzling on bread1 onions,...
Low-Fat Linguine with Tomatoes and ‘Cream’
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil1 cup chopped onions1 clove garlic, minced ( or more)1...
Don Giovanni Salad ( B O G Salad)
Ingredients: 1 cup fresh basil leaves, torn up4 cups fresh baby spinach leaves2/3 cup...
Soprano’s Eggplant (Aubergine) Parmigiana
Ingredients: 2 medium eggplants ( about 1 pound)saltolive oil, for pan frying2 1/2 cups...
Eggplant (Aubergine) Parmesan
Ingredients: 1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs1/2 cup egg substitute1 medium eggplants, sliced into 6...
Romaine, Palm and Artichoke Salad
Ingredients: 1 heart romaine lettuce, shredded1 cup picked flat leaf parsley1 (14 ounce) cans...
Curly Endive Salad
Ingredients: 1 head curly endive lettuce2 heads Belgian endive2 whole salted anchovies or 3...
Alessi’s Tiramisu
Ingredients: 5 large egg yolks, from large grade eggs1/4 cup sugar1/2 cup marsala1 cup...
Pappa Al Pomodoro (Tuscan Bread Soup)
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil3 garlic cloves, crushed1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes,...
Sicilian Green Beans (Low Fat)
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) bags frozen green beans1/8 teaspoon Dijon mustard1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4...
Bresaola Al Carpaccio
Ingredients: 6 ounces italian bresaola, sliced paper-thin24 small prepared marinated mushrooms, coarsely chopped (...
Italian Amaretti Biscuits (Cookies)
Ingredients: 125 g ground almonds1 cup sugar2 large egg whites1/2 teaspoon vanilla1 -2 drop...
Venetian Canapes
Ingredients: 12 slices firm white bread5 tablespoons butter or 5 tablespoons margarine, divided2 tablespoons...
Steamed Broccoli Italian Style
Ingredients: 1 head broccoli ( the smaller and more purple the buds, the better)1...
Pizelles (Italian Waffle Cookies)
Ingredients: 6 large eggs, beaten2 cups granulated sugar1/2 cup margarine, melted ( not butter)1/2...
Italian Style Baked Beans
Ingredients: 6 ounces bacon, chopped2 onions, chopped4 garlic cloves, chopped1 cup dark beer1 cup...
Brandi’s Minestrone Soup
Ingredients: 1/3 cup olive oil1 cup chopped onions1 cup diced carrots1 cup diced celery1...
Baked Tomatoes with Orzo and Olives
Ingredients: 4 large tomatoes, halved, hollowed3 cups orzo pasta, Cooked1/4 cup olives, chopped1 teaspoon...
Fettuccine With Sage Butter, Bacon and Artichokes
Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsalted butter1/2 cup very coarsely chopped fresh sage leaves1/2 cup cooked...
Almond Cream (Crema Di Mandorle)
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter1/4 cup sugar1 cup blanched almonds ( chopped)1 cup whipping cream2...
Panzanella
Ingredients: 1 lb filone bread or 1 lb other hearty Italian bread1/4 cup extra...
Polenta Toasties With Mushroom Sauce
Ingredients: 1 1/4 liters water250 g coarse polentasalt1 tablespoon butter200 g mushrooms, sliced2 garlic...
No-Stir Oven Polenta
Ingredients: 1 cup polenta ( not instant – Goya corn meal is really good...