Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs green beans ( cut in half)1 large tomatoes ( skinned...
Italian Soda
Ingredients: 2 ounces Italian syrup, flavor of choice1 ounce half-and-half or 1 ounce milknon-flavored...
Sfogliatelle
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt3/4 cup shortening1/2 cup melted shortening1 1/2 lbs...
Tomato Bruschetta
Ingredients: 1 loaf Italian bread, sliced 1/2 inch thickolive oil2 cloves minced garlic12 roma...
Don Giovanni Salad ( B O G Salad)
Ingredients: 1 cup fresh basil leaves, torn up4 cups fresh baby spinach leaves2/3 cup...
Linguine With Bacon and Onions
Ingredients: 6 -8 ounces bacon, cut into 1/4 in. pieces2 tablespoons extra virgin olive...
“REAL” Italian Bolognese Sauce
Ingredients: 1/4 lb bacon1 medium onions ( finely chopped)1 stalk celery ( finely chopped)1...
Spinach and Ricotta Bruschetta
Ingredients: 1 garlic cloves, minced1 1/2 cups fresh spinach1/2 cup ricotta cheese1/2 cup parmesan...
Panzanella
Ingredients: 1 lb filone bread or 1 lb other hearty Italian bread1/4 cup extra...
Puttanesca Pasta
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil3 minced garlic cloves1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper...
Grilled Veggie Sausage Pizza
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon active dry yeast 1 1/3 cups warm water ( 110 to...
Bruschetta With Ammogghiu Sauce – Sicilian
Ingredients: 1 lb red ripe tomatoes, peeled,seeded,chopped2 cloves fresh white garlic, peeled3/4 cup fresh...
Alessi’s Tiramisu
Ingredients: 5 large egg yolks, from large grade eggs1/4 cup sugar1/2 cup marsala1 cup...
Gnocchi Alla Romana
Ingredients: 3 cups milk1 teaspoon salt1/2 cup unsalted butter1 cup semolina ( Malt-o-Meal)1 cup...
Caesar Salad – Classic
Ingredients: 1 head romaine lettuce ( broken into pieces)1/4 cup olive oil, infused with2...
Italian Prosciutto cups
Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach8 ounces ricotta cheese1/2 cup grated parmesan...
Tiramisu (An Italian Delight!)
Ingredients: 6 egg yolks1/2 cup granulated sugar1/3 cup Kahlua1/3 cup regular-strength coffee1 lb mascarpone...
Osso Bucco Alla Milanese
Ingredients: 2 whole veal shanksto taste flour4 tablespoons butter1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup...
Curly Endive Salad
Ingredients: 1 head curly endive lettuce2 heads Belgian endive2 whole salted anchovies or 3...
Mocha Affagato
Ingredients: 1 pinch powdered chocolate milk mix1 fluid ounce espresso coffee1 scoop vanilla ice...
Linguini With Clam Sauce Ala Giro’s
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil2 tablespoons butter6 cloves crushed garlic1/4 cup finely chopped onions1/2...
Low-Fat Linguine with Tomatoes and ‘Cream’
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil1 cup chopped onions1 clove garlic, minced ( or more)1...
Pasta With Green Olives, Bacon, Mushroom and Artichoke
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages penne pasta6 -8 green olives6 slices bacon6 -8 large...
Chicken Vino Bianco – Tastes Just Like Olive Garden
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1...
Minestrone Ala Milanese
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil1 cup finely chopped onions1 cup finely chopped...
Teresa’s Italian Green Beans
Ingredients: 1 quart roma beans1 tablespoon olive oil1/4 cup mushrooms1/4 cup chopped onions1/8 teaspoon...
Herbed Polenta
Ingredients: 1 cup assorted fresh herb leaves ( such as mint, tarragon, parsley and...
Mama’s Marinara
Ingredients: 3 cloves garlic, crushed1/2 yellow onions, peeled and chopped fine3 tablespoons olive oilchili...
Cipolline in Agrodolce (Sweet and Sour Onions)
Ingredients: 1 lb cipolline onions2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 tablespoon prosciutto fat, minced1...
Albicocche Al Forno (Baked Apricots With Amaretti)
Ingredients: 6 -8 apricots ( but have some extra ones ready)80 g amaretti cookies...
Cheese and Nut Stuffed Shells
Ingredients: 24 dried jumbo pasta shells2 eggs, slightly beaten1 (15 ounce) cartons ricotta cheese1...
Roasted Eggplant (Aubergine) and Pepper Salad
Ingredients: 2 eggplants, cut into 3/4 inch thick slices ( 2 1/2 lbs.)2 large...
Spinach Garlic Pizza
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 clove garlic, minced1 prepared pizza crust ( 12 inch...
Copycat Little Caesars Breadsticks
Ingredients: 1 (10 5/8 g) boxes of refrigerated italian style breadsticks with garlic sauce3...
Italian Parmesan Chicken
Ingredients: 1 frying chickens, cut into pieces1 teaspoon seasoning salt1/4 cup flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/8...
Pappa Al Pomodoro (Tuscan Bread Soup)
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil3 garlic cloves, crushed1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes,...
Italian-Style Spinach
Ingredients: 2 lbs fresh spinach, washed2 tablespoons water3 tablespoons butter2 cloves garlic, finely chopped1/3...
Eggplant (Aubergine) and Ziti Parmesan
Ingredients: 1 3/4 lbs eggplants, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch slicessalt8 ounces ziti...
Italian Stuffed Tomatoes
Ingredients: 1/2 cup arborio rice or 1/2 cup grain white rice1 teaspoon olive oil2...
Creamy Italian White Bean Soup
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 onions, chopped1 stalk celery, chopped1 garlic cloves, minced2 (16...
Latte Macchiato – 3 Layered Coffee
Ingredients: 2 cups milk ( no fat-reduced product)3 tablespoons instant espresso coffee powder, heaped...
Judy’s Eggplant (Aubergine) Parm
Ingredients: 3 lbs eggplantsolive oilflour, as needed2 cups canned imported Italian plum tomatoes, well-drained...
Polenta Toasties With Mushroom Sauce
Ingredients: 1 1/4 liters water250 g coarse polentasalt1 tablespoon butter200 g mushrooms, sliced2 garlic...
Calzones II
Ingredients: 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese4 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded4 ounces ham, finely chopped...
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 Meatballs in Rich Tomato Gravy
Ingredients: 250 g pork mince250 g veal mince50 g good smoked bacon, chopped2 chopped...
Sfinge De San Giuseppe
Ingredients: 1 lb ricotta cheese1/2 cup sugar1 teaspoon vanilla6 eggs2 cups self-rising flour Directions:...
Maharaja Curry
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 teaspoon cumin seeds2 medium onions, finely chopped1 teaspoon ground...
Tiramisu: Lift Me Up
Ingredients: 4 -5 large egg yolks1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup milk16 ounces ricotta cheese (...
Mama Tonianns Garlic and Oil
Ingredients: 4 garlic cloves, minced1/2 cup olive oil1 tablespoon butter1 tablespoon dried basil2 tablespoons...
Fennel, Orange and Olive Salad
Ingredients: 1 fennel bulbs1 large oranges12 black olives1 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoon olive oil1...
Green Beans with Garlic
Ingredients: 5 cans green beans, whole drained5 cloves garlic, chopped1/2 lb bacon, chopped1 onions,...
Simple, Easy Pizza
Ingredients: 3 cups luke-warm water1 tablespoon yeast1/4 cup sugar1 tablespoon salt8 -10 cups flour2...
Pepperoni Caesar Salad
Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil2 teaspoons red wine vinegar2 teaspoons mayonnaise2 cloves garlic, minced1/2...
Eggplant (Aubergine) Romano
Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil1 medium eggplants, peeled, sliced and divided2 cups ricotta cheese2...
Roasted Eggplant (Aubergine) Rolls
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons canola oil1 (1 1/2 lb) eggplants, peeled and sliced lengthwise (...
Caponata Picnic Sandwiches
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil1 stalk celery, chopped1 medium eggplants, cut into 1/2 inch...
Jan’s Marinara Sauce
Ingredients: 1/3 cup olive oil1 clove large garlic ( I ALWAYS use more!)2 medium...
Italian Chickpea Salad
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons olive oil3 tablespoons red wine vinegar1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon dried basil...
Caramel Macchiato
Ingredients: 3 ounces prepared espresso1 ounce caramel syrup ( use syrups prepared for coffees,...