Ingredients: 1/3 cup olive oil1 clove large garlic ( I ALWAYS use more!)2 medium...
Italian-Style Spinach
Ingredients: 2 lbs fresh spinach, washed2 tablespoons water3 tablespoons butter2 cloves garlic, finely chopped1/3...
Italian Sausage and Peppers
Ingredients: 2 lbs Italian sausage or 2 lbs Polish kielbasa, cut into 2 inch...
Inside-Out Manicotti
Ingredients: 1/3 cup chopped onions2 cloves garlic, minced1 lb ground beef1/2 lb Italian sausage1...
Copycat Little Caesars Breadsticks
Ingredients: 1 (10 5/8 g) boxes of refrigerated italian style breadsticks with garlic sauce3...
Grilled Veggie Sausage Pizza
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon active dry yeast 1 1/3 cups warm water ( 110 to...
Tomato Cucumber Onion Salad
Ingredients: 1 seedless English cucumbers ( or substitute zucchini)3 medium tomatoes or 6 roma...
Coffee Granita
Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups strong coffee, at room temperature1/2 ounce Splenda sugar substitute, add...
Low-Fat Linguine with Tomatoes and ‘Cream’
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil1 cup chopped onions1 clove garlic, minced ( or more)1...
Spaghetti Squash Salad
Ingredients: 1 spaghetti squash1 1/2 cups fresh mushrooms, sliced1 1/2 cups green onions, sliced1...
Almond Amaretto Coffee
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon toasted slivered almonds (optional)1 tablespoon Amaretto1/2 cup hot freshly brewed coffeewhipped...
Teresa’s Italian Green Beans
Ingredients: 1 quart roma beans1 tablespoon olive oil1/4 cup mushrooms1/4 cup chopped onions1/8 teaspoon...
Kumquat’s Roasted Artichoke Hearts
Ingredients: 3 (15 ounce) cans artichoke hearts ( whole)2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil4...
Italian Bread Dessert
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine2 small apples, peeled,cored,and sliced into rings1/2...
stephanie’s bruschetta
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil4 cloves minced garlic1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped1/2 cup black...
Country Chickpea Soup
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil2 large carrots, finely chopped2 stalks celery, finely chopped1 medium...
Baci Di Dama (Orange Almond Cookies)
Ingredients: 1 cup ground blanched almonds1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup minced candied orange peel1 cup...
Mama Tonianns Garlic and Oil
Ingredients: 4 garlic cloves, minced1/2 cup olive oil1 tablespoon butter1 tablespoon dried basil2 tablespoons...
Giambotta
Ingredients: 4 -5 garlic cloves, finely chopped1/2 cup olive oil1 (35 ounce) cans peeled...
Caponata Picnic Sandwiches
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil1 stalk celery, chopped1 medium eggplants, cut into 1/2 inch...
Spinach and Ricotta Bruschetta
Ingredients: 1 garlic cloves, minced1 1/2 cups fresh spinach1/2 cup ricotta cheese1/2 cup parmesan...
Italian Garlic Bread
Ingredients: 2 cloves garlic, minced2 teaspoons olive oil2 tablespoons chopped parsley2 teaspoons dried thyme3/4...
Affogato Mocha
Ingredients: 1 pint chocolate ice cream8 tablespoons bittersweet chocolate pieces or 8 tablespoons semisweet...
Zuppa Toscana Soup – Light Version
Ingredients: 1 lb hot Italian turkey sausage1 quart water29 ounces chicken stock2 1/2 lbs...
Eggplant (Aubergine) Croquettes
Ingredients: 1 large eggplants ( sliced into 1/2 inch , 1cm thick slices)3 tablespoons...
Lazy Mom’s Focaccia
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil, plusextra olive oil, to grease pan1 (10 ounce) packages...
Sicilian Green Beans (Low Fat)
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) bags frozen green beans1/8 teaspoon Dijon mustard1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4...
White Bean Bruschetta
Ingredients: 1 cup cannellini beans, cooked ( white)2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil2 tablespoons...
Italian Garlic Roasted Potatoes
Ingredients: 5 lbs potatoes5 garlic cloves1 tablespoon coarse salt1 tablespoon chili peppers1 tablespoon rosemary1/4...
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...
Baked Polenta With Garlic
Ingredients: 2 3/4 cups canned low sodium chicken broth2 cups water1 1/2 cups milk3...
Minestrone Ala Milanese
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil1 cup finely chopped onions1 cup finely chopped...
Romaine, Palm and Artichoke Salad
Ingredients: 1 heart romaine lettuce, shredded1 cup picked flat leaf parsley1 (14 ounce) cans...
Toasted Pound Cake With Mascarpone and Amaretto
Ingredients: 1 (10 3/4 ounce) sliced poundcake, cut crosswise into 12 slices3/4 cup apricot...
Pepperoni Caesar Salad
Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil2 teaspoons red wine vinegar2 teaspoons mayonnaise2 cloves garlic, minced1/2...
Brandi’s Minestrone Soup
Ingredients: 1/3 cup olive oil1 cup chopped onions1 cup diced carrots1 cup diced celery1...
Minestrone Verde
Ingredients: 6 cups reduced-sodium vegetable broth1 large onions, sliced thin1/2 cup pasta shells (...
Panzanella
Ingredients: 1 lb filone bread or 1 lb other hearty Italian bread1/4 cup extra...
Baked Tomatoes with Orzo and Olives
Ingredients: 4 large tomatoes, halved, hollowed3 cups orzo pasta, Cooked1/4 cup olives, chopped1 teaspoon...
Mama’s Marinara
Ingredients: 3 cloves garlic, crushed1/2 yellow onions, peeled and chopped fine3 tablespoons olive oilchili...
Pan-Fried Garlic Bread
Ingredients: 1 loaf Italian bread4 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed4 tablespoons olive oil Directions:...
Black Olive Paste
Ingredients: 1/3 cup olives, kalamata, pitted2/3 cup olives, dry cured, pitted3/4 cup olive oil3...
Easy Veal Marsala
Ingredients: 2 boneless veal steaks, pounded thin1/2 lb mushrooms, sliced1/4 cup olive oil1/2 cup...
White Meatball (meatless) Soup
Ingredients: 2 cups grated parmesan cheese1 cup breadcrumbs3 cloves garlic, chopped fine5 -6 basil...
Plain Roasted Artichoke Hearts
Ingredients: 3 (15 ounce) cans artichoke hearts4 garlic cloves, quartered2 teaspoons extra virgin olive...
Tiramisu Ice Cream 1998 ( Italy)
Ingredients: 3 cups whole milk1 cup half-and-half cream1 vanilla beans6 large egg yolks1 cup...
Tomato and Basil Bruschetta
Ingredients: 6 roma tomatoes, diced2 cloves garlic, chopped2 cloves garlic, peeled3 tablespoons olive oil2...
Pappa Al Pomodoro (Tuscan Bread Soup)
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil3 garlic cloves, crushed1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes,...
Tiramisu: Lift Me Up
Ingredients: 4 -5 large egg yolks1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup milk16 ounces ricotta cheese (...
Tomato-Onion Lasagna
Ingredients: 6 -8 large fresh tomatoes, peeled and sliced thin6 yellow onions, sliced thinparmesan...
Chicken Vino Bianco – Tastes Just Like Olive Garden
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1...
Mushroom and Chilli Pasta
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil500 g button mushrooms, sliced thinly2 large chilies, finely sliced1...
Italian Pizzelle Cookies
Ingredients: 1 cup oleo or 1 cup butter1 1/3 cups sugar6 eggs1 1/2 cups...
Don Giovanni Salad ( B O G Salad)
Ingredients: 1 cup fresh basil leaves, torn up4 cups fresh baby spinach leaves2/3 cup...
No-Stir Oven Polenta
Ingredients: 1 cup polenta ( not instant – Goya corn meal is really good...
Steamed Broccoli Italian Style
Ingredients: 1 head broccoli ( the smaller and more purple the buds, the better)1...
Torta Di Limone E Ricotta
Ingredients: 1/3 cup butter3/4 cup granulated sugar1/3 cup ricotta cheese3 eggs, separated1 1/2 cups...
Tomatoes In Marinade
Ingredients: 4 thick sliced tomatoes1 1/2 teaspoons fresh basil, chopped ( or 1/2 t...
Pistachio Gelato 1995 ( Italy)
Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted shelled pistachios3/4 cup granulated sugar2 cups whole milk1 teaspoon almond...
Antipasta Salad
Ingredients: 2 cups romaine lettuce, cut in chunks1/4 cup diced red onions5 slices provolone...