Ingredients: 5 big ripe tomatoes1 big white onions1/2 bottle Italian salad dressing Directions: Cut...
Italian Bread Loaf
Ingredients: 1 loaf French bread2 cups fresh tomatoes ( chopped)1 cup mozzarella cheese1 cup...
Brandi’s Minestrone Soup
Ingredients: 1/3 cup olive oil1 cup chopped onions1 cup diced carrots1 cup diced celery1...
Mascarpone-filled Figs or Apricots With Amaretto
Ingredients: 3 ounces mascarpone cheese or 3 ounces cream cheese2 tablespoons sour cream1 tablespoon...
The Real Italian Bruschetta
Ingredients: 8 roma tomatoes, chopped into cubes1/3 cup red onions, chopped1 bunch fresh basil3...
Fried Sage Leaves
Ingredients: 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, as needed for 1/2 inch depth1 cup...
Soprano’s Eggplant (Aubergine) Parmigiana
Ingredients: 2 medium eggplants ( about 1 pound)saltolive oil, for pan frying2 1/2 cups...
Sfinge De San Giuseppe
Ingredients: 1 lb ricotta cheese1/2 cup sugar1 teaspoon vanilla6 eggs2 cups self-rising flour Directions:...
Italian-Style Spinach
Ingredients: 2 lbs fresh spinach, washed2 tablespoons water3 tablespoons butter2 cloves garlic, finely chopped1/3...
Don Giovanni Salad ( B O G Salad)
Ingredients: 1 cup fresh basil leaves, torn up4 cups fresh baby spinach leaves2/3 cup...
Bruschetta with Red Peppers and Goat’s Cheese
Ingredients: 2 red sweet peppers1 yellow sweet peppers4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oilto taste...
Roasted Eggplant (Aubergine) and Pepper Salad
Ingredients: 2 eggplants, cut into 3/4 inch thick slices ( 2 1/2 lbs.)2 large...
Minestrone Soup With Meat
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef, browned1 cup diced onions1 cup diced celery1 cup sliced...
Gnocchi Alla Romana
Ingredients: 3 cups milk1 teaspoon salt1/2 cup unsalted butter1 cup semolina ( Malt-o-Meal)1 cup...
Spinach and Ricotta Bruschetta
Ingredients: 1 garlic cloves, minced1 1/2 cups fresh spinach1/2 cup ricotta cheese1/2 cup parmesan...
Ribollita – Giada De Laurentiis
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus some for drizzling on bread1 onions,...
Pistachio Gelato 1995 ( Italy)
Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted shelled pistachios3/4 cup granulated sugar2 cups whole milk1 teaspoon almond...
Tiramisu’
Ingredients: 500 g mascarpone ( an Italian creamy cheese, you can substitute with ricotta,...
Italian Garlic Roasted Potatoes
Ingredients: 5 lbs potatoes5 garlic cloves1 tablespoon coarse salt1 tablespoon chili peppers1 tablespoon rosemary1/4...
Zeppoli (Italian Fried Bread Dough )
Ingredients: 1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast1 cup water1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1...
Seared and Roasted Tomatoes
Ingredients: 8 firm tomatoes ( cut in half crosswise)8 tablespoons olive oilsea salt2 teaspoons...
Lazy Mom’s Focaccia
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil, plusextra olive oil, to grease pan1 (10 ounce) packages...
Judy’s Eggplant (Aubergine) Parm
Ingredients: 3 lbs eggplantsolive oilflour, as needed2 cups canned imported Italian plum tomatoes, well-drained...
Braciola – Braciole
Ingredients: 1 lb top round steaks1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese or 1/3 cup romano...
White Bean Bruschetta
Ingredients: 1 cup cannellini beans, cooked ( white)2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil2 tablespoons...
Foolproof Cilantro Lime Pesto
Ingredients: 1 bunch fresh cilantro, rinsed & dried ( 3 c. loosely packed)1/2 cup...
Roman Spinach Soup
Ingredients: 6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth1 cup egg substitute1/4 cup minced fresh basil3 tablespoons...
Mama Tonianns Garlic and Oil
Ingredients: 4 garlic cloves, minced1/2 cup olive oil1 tablespoon butter1 tablespoon dried basil2 tablespoons...
Roasted Eggplant (Aubergine) Rolls
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons canola oil1 (1 1/2 lb) eggplants, peeled and sliced lengthwise (...
Potato and Spinach Dumplings
Ingredients: 3 large potatoes2 egg whites1 cup self raising flour1 packet frozen spinachpepper1 pinch...
Italian Dream
Ingredients: 1 1/2 ounces irish cream1/2 ounce Amaretto2 ounces light cream Directions: Blend with...
Almond Amaretto Coffee
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon toasted slivered almonds (optional)1 tablespoon Amaretto1/2 cup hot freshly brewed coffeewhipped...
Puttanesca Pasta
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil3 minced garlic cloves1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper...
Heart Attack Brussels Sprouts
Ingredients: 3 ounces pancetta, finely chopped ( Italian bacon)5 shallots ( diced finely)5 garlic...
Plain Roasted Artichoke Hearts
Ingredients: 3 (15 ounce) cans artichoke hearts4 garlic cloves, quartered2 teaspoons extra virgin olive...
Eggplant (Aubergine) and Ziti Parmesan
Ingredients: 1 3/4 lbs eggplants, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch slicessalt8 ounces ziti...
Baci Di Dama (Orange Almond Cookies)
Ingredients: 1 cup ground blanched almonds1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup minced candied orange peel1 cup...
Beef and Polenta Bake
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1 onions, chopped3 cloves garlic, minced3 carrots, finely chopped2...
Curly Endive Salad
Ingredients: 1 head curly endive lettuce2 heads Belgian endive2 whole salted anchovies or 3...
Roasted Figs With Prosciutto and Gorgonzola
Ingredients: 4 fresh figs50 g gorgonzola ( dolce)4 slices prosciutto1 cup rocketextra virgin olive...
Italian Herb Dipping Oil
Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon oregano1/2 teaspoon basil1/2 teaspoon rosemary1/2 teaspoon marjoram1/2 teaspoon...
White Meatball (meatless) Soup
Ingredients: 2 cups grated parmesan cheese1 cup breadcrumbs3 cloves garlic, chopped fine5 -6 basil...
Great Garlic Bread
Ingredients: 1 loaf long French bread, sliced lenthwise1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup freshly grated...
Grandma Andy’s Panna Cotta Creme 1981
Ingredients: 1 3/4 teaspoons gelatin, granules2 tablespoons cold water3 cups whipping cream ( heavy...
Sicilian Green Beans (Low Fat)
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) bags frozen green beans1/8 teaspoon Dijon mustard1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4...
Spinach Garlic Pizza
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 clove garlic, minced1 prepared pizza crust ( 12 inch...
Spaghettini With Roasted Garlic
Ingredients: 1 whole heads of garlic1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for...
Eggplant (Aubergine) Almost Parmigiano
Ingredients: 4 medium eggplants, sliced crosswise into 7 . 5 mm sliceslight olive oilmozzarella...
Country Chickpea Soup
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil2 large carrots, finely chopped2 stalks celery, finely chopped1 medium...
Tiramisu (An Italian Delight!)
Ingredients: 6 egg yolks1/2 cup granulated sugar1/3 cup Kahlua1/3 cup regular-strength coffee1 lb mascarpone...
Vegan Pasta Amatriciana
Ingredients: 2 cups tomato sauce ( Prego basil and garlic is good)6 leaves basil2...
Copycat Little Caesars Breadsticks
Ingredients: 1 (10 5/8 g) boxes of refrigerated italian style breadsticks with garlic sauce3...
Tomato-Onion Lasagna
Ingredients: 6 -8 large fresh tomatoes, peeled and sliced thin6 yellow onions, sliced thinparmesan...
Antipasta Salad
Ingredients: 2 cups romaine lettuce, cut in chunks1/4 cup diced red onions5 slices provolone...
Chicken Vino Bianco – Tastes Just Like Olive Garden
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1...
Eggplant (Aubergine) Parmesan
Ingredients: 1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs1/2 cup egg substitute1 medium eggplants, sliced into 6...
Coffee Granita
Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups strong coffee, at room temperature1/2 ounce Splenda sugar substitute, add...
Vegetarian Minestrone
Ingredients: 1 onions, chopped3 cups water2 cups chopped zucchini1 cup diced carrots1 cup beans,...
Cheese and Nut Stuffed Shells
Ingredients: 24 dried jumbo pasta shells2 eggs, slightly beaten1 (15 ounce) cartons ricotta cheese1...
Mushrooms Florentine
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter1/4 cup onions ( chopped)1 lb fresh white mushrooms ( quartered)1/4...