Ingredients: 2 whole veal shanksto taste flour4 tablespoons butter1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup...
Brandi’s Minestrone Soup
Ingredients: 1/3 cup olive oil1 cup chopped onions1 cup diced carrots1 cup diced celery1...
Italian Chickpea Salad
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons olive oil3 tablespoons red wine vinegar1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon dried basil...
Potato and Spinach Dumplings
Ingredients: 3 large potatoes2 egg whites1 cup self raising flour1 packet frozen spinachpepper1 pinch...
Classic Fettuccine Alfredo
Ingredients: 1 lb fettuccineboiling watersalt1 cup heavy cream1/2 cup soft butterfresh ground black pepper1/4...
Italian Soda
Ingredients: 2 ounces Italian syrup, flavor of choice1 ounce half-and-half or 1 ounce milknon-flavored...
Braised Sweet Bell Peppers
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 medium red peppers, seeded and quartered1 medium green peppers,...
Latte Macchiato – 3 Layered Coffee
Ingredients: 2 cups milk ( no fat-reduced product)3 tablespoons instant espresso coffee powder, heaped...
Italian Stuffed Tomatoes
Ingredients: 1/2 cup arborio rice or 1/2 cup grain white rice1 teaspoon olive oil2...
Pesco Siciliano
Ingredients: fish steaks ( you may use any firm deep water fish, swordfish, shark,...
Sun-Dried Tomato Olive and Parmesan Carbonara
Ingredients: 250 g fettuccine pasta2 eggs, beaten2/3 cup cream1 tablespoon coarse grain mustard1/2 cup...
Eggplant (Aubergine) Parmesan
Ingredients: 1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs1/2 cup egg substitute1 medium eggplants, sliced into 6...
Quick Anchovy and Garlic Sauce
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons butter1 (2 ounce) cans flat anchovies packed in oil4 teaspoons minced...
Italian Doughnuts
Ingredients: 1 lb prepared pizza dough3/4 cup sugar1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamonvegetable oil, for...
Heart Attack Brussels Sprouts
Ingredients: 3 ounces pancetta, finely chopped ( Italian bacon)5 shallots ( diced finely)5 garlic...
Chicken Pizzaioli
Ingredients: 2 (15 ounce) cans whole tomatoes ( you can used diced tomatoes if...
Lemon Soda
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons country time lemonade mix ( powder)1 (12 ounce) cans 7-Up soda...
Jan’s Marinara Sauce
Ingredients: 1/3 cup olive oil1 clove large garlic ( I ALWAYS use more!)2 medium...
Iced Cappuccino
Ingredients: 2 -3 ounces espresso ( double shot)2 -3 teaspoons sugar, to taste (optional)2...
Italian Fettuccine
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons white truffle oil1 1/2 ounces dried porcini mushrooms, chopped1 lb fettuccine1/2...
Black Olive Paste
Ingredients: 1/3 cup olives, kalamata, pitted2/3 cup olives, dry cured, pitted3/4 cup olive oil3...
Spinach and Ricotta Bruschetta
Ingredients: 1 garlic cloves, minced1 1/2 cups fresh spinach1/2 cup ricotta cheese1/2 cup parmesan...
Italian-Style Spinach
Ingredients: 2 lbs fresh spinach, washed2 tablespoons water3 tablespoons butter2 cloves garlic, finely chopped1/3...
Panzanella
Ingredients: 1 lb filone bread or 1 lb other hearty Italian bread1/4 cup extra...
Italian Garlic Bread
Ingredients: 2 cloves garlic, minced2 teaspoons olive oil2 tablespoons chopped parsley2 teaspoons dried thyme3/4...
Italian Mocha Tiramisu
Ingredients: 1/4 cup instant coffee granules2 tablespoons sugar1/2 cup boiling water1 (8 ounce) packages...
Italian Bread Dessert
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine2 small apples, peeled,cored,and sliced into rings1/2...
Italian Sausage and Peppers
Ingredients: 2 lbs Italian sausage or 2 lbs Polish kielbasa, cut into 2 inch...
Acini Di Pepe Salad
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups acini di pepe pasta or 1 1/2 cups any small...
Tomato and Basil Salad
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil2 tablespoons lemon juice2 garlic cloves, crushed1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon...
Carrabba’s Italian Butter Clone
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter, melted1 pinch oregano, fresh if possible1 pinch basil, fresh if...
Mama Tonianns Garlic and Oil
Ingredients: 4 garlic cloves, minced1/2 cup olive oil1 tablespoon butter1 tablespoon dried basil2 tablespoons...
Chicken Vino Bianco – Tastes Just Like Olive Garden
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1...
Green Beans with Garlic
Ingredients: 5 cans green beans, whole drained5 cloves garlic, chopped1/2 lb bacon, chopped1 onions,...
Sicilian Green Beans (Low Fat)
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) bags frozen green beans1/8 teaspoon Dijon mustard1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4...
Don Giovanni Salad ( B O G Salad)
Ingredients: 1 cup fresh basil leaves, torn up4 cups fresh baby spinach leaves2/3 cup...
Cheese and Nut Stuffed Shells
Ingredients: 24 dried jumbo pasta shells2 eggs, slightly beaten1 (15 ounce) cartons ricotta cheese1...
Garlic Herb Cheese Croutons
Ingredients: 1/2 tablespoon olive oil1/2 tablespoon butter2 garlic cloves, finely minced1/2 tablespoon dried Italian...
Antipasto Bread
Ingredients: 1 (6 1/2 ounce) jars marinated artichoke hearts, drained1/2 cup sliced deli hard...
Low-Fat Fettuccine
Ingredients: 8 ounces fat free cream cheese ( cubed)1 1/2 cups parmesan cheese4 tablespoons...
Vegetarian Minestrone
Ingredients: 1 onions, chopped3 cups water2 cups chopped zucchini1 cup diced carrots1 cup beans,...
Low-fat Tiramisu
Ingredients: 3 eggs1/2 cup caster sugar1/4 cup wholemeal self-rising flour1/4 cup self-rising flour1/4 cup...
Italian White Bean Soup With Greens (Sbd)
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs swiss chard (I used kale) or 1 1/2 lbs escarole...
Soft Butter-Cheese Polenta
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onions or 1/2 cup red onions3...
Coffee Granita
Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups strong coffee, at room temperature1/2 ounce Splenda sugar substitute, add...
Tuscan Chicken
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch cubes2 garlic cloves, minced1...
Caramel Macchiato
Ingredients: 3 ounces prepared espresso1 ounce caramel syrup ( use syrups prepared for coffees,...
Lou’s Fabulous Bruschetta
Ingredients: 1 French baguettes, sliced 1/4-1/2 inch thickto taste butterto taste garlic powder3/4 cup...
Venetian Canapes
Ingredients: 12 slices firm white bread5 tablespoons butter or 5 tablespoons margarine, divided2 tablespoons...
White Bean Bruschetta
Ingredients: 1 cup cannellini beans, cooked ( white)2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil2 tablespoons...
Tomato Cucumber Onion Salad
Ingredients: 1 seedless English cucumbers ( or substitute zucchini)3 medium tomatoes or 6 roma...
Giambotta
Ingredients: 4 -5 garlic cloves, finely chopped1/2 cup olive oil1 (35 ounce) cans peeled...
Italian Prosciutto cups
Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach8 ounces ricotta cheese1/2 cup grated parmesan...
Faux Fried Eggplant (Aubergine)
Ingredients: 1 eggplantssaltolive oil1 cup dry breadcrumbs1 cup dry parmesan cheese2 eggs or 3...
No-Stir Oven Polenta
Ingredients: 1 cup polenta ( not instant – Goya corn meal is really good...
Stromboli
Ingredients: 1/2 basic pizza dough5 ounces sliced ham5 ounces pepperoni, sliced thinly1 (10 ounce)...
Minestrone Ala Milanese
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil1 cup finely chopped onions1 cup finely chopped...
Gnocchi Alla Romana
Ingredients: 3 cups milk1 teaspoon salt1/2 cup unsalted butter1 cup semolina ( Malt-o-Meal)1 cup...
Spaghettini With Roasted Garlic
Ingredients: 1 whole heads of garlic1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for...
Classic Tiramisu
Ingredients: 2 (4 1/2 ounce) packages champagne biscuits ( dry lady finger like biscuits)2...