Ingredients: 1 cup polenta ( not instant – Goya corn meal is really good...
Almond Amaretto Coffee
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon toasted slivered almonds (optional)1 tablespoon Amaretto1/2 cup hot freshly brewed coffeewhipped...
Bruschetta With Ammogghiu Sauce – Sicilian
Ingredients: 1 lb red ripe tomatoes, peeled,seeded,chopped2 cloves fresh white garlic, peeled3/4 cup fresh...
Italian Meatballs in Rich Tomato Gravy
Ingredients: 250 g pork mince250 g veal mince50 g good smoked bacon, chopped2 chopped...
Copycat Little Caesars Breadsticks
Ingredients: 1 (10 5/8 g) boxes of refrigerated italian style breadsticks with garlic sauce3...
Garlic Polenta With Sausage
Ingredients: 1 lb mild Italian sausage, cut into 1 inch pieces1/4 lb pancetta or...
Simple, Easy Pizza
Ingredients: 3 cups luke-warm water1 tablespoon yeast1/4 cup sugar1 tablespoon salt8 -10 cups flour2...
Tomatoes In Marinade
Ingredients: 4 thick sliced tomatoes1 1/2 teaspoons fresh basil, chopped ( or 1/2 t...
Chicken Pizzaioli
Ingredients: 2 (15 ounce) cans whole tomatoes ( you can used diced tomatoes if...
Osso Bucco Alla Milanese
Ingredients: 2 whole veal shanksto taste flour4 tablespoons butter1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup...
Tiramisu’
Ingredients: 500 g mascarpone ( an Italian creamy cheese, you can substitute with ricotta,...
Seared and Roasted Tomatoes
Ingredients: 8 firm tomatoes ( cut in half crosswise)8 tablespoons olive oilsea salt2 teaspoons...
Sfogliatelle
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt3/4 cup shortening1/2 cup melted shortening1 1/2 lbs...
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 Parmesan Chicken
Ingredients: 1 frying chickens, cut into pieces1 teaspoon seasoning salt1/4 cup flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/8...
Almond Cream (Crema Di Mandorle)
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter1/4 cup sugar1 cup blanched almonds ( chopped)1 cup whipping cream2...
White Bean Bruschetta
Ingredients: 1 cup cannellini beans, cooked ( white)2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil2 tablespoons...
Italian Fettuccine
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons white truffle oil1 1/2 ounces dried porcini mushrooms, chopped1 lb fettuccine1/2...
Giambotta
Ingredients: 4 -5 garlic cloves, finely chopped1/2 cup olive oil1 (35 ounce) cans peeled...
Balsamic Eggplant (Aubergine) Parmesan
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar1 tablespoon olive oilsalt and peppersugar1/2 teaspoon oregano2 medium eggplants,...
Sfinge De San Giuseppe
Ingredients: 1 lb ricotta cheese1/2 cup sugar1 teaspoon vanilla6 eggs2 cups self-rising flour Directions:...
Italian White Bean Salad
Ingredients: 1 lb dried white beans, Note 1 or 1 lb dried borlotti beans,...
Spaghetti Squash Salad
Ingredients: 1 spaghetti squash1 1/2 cups fresh mushrooms, sliced1 1/2 cups green onions, sliced1...
Italian Dream
Ingredients: 1 1/2 ounces irish cream1/2 ounce Amaretto2 ounces light cream Directions: Blend with...
Bruschetta with Red Peppers and Goat’s Cheese
Ingredients: 2 red sweet peppers1 yellow sweet peppers4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oilto taste...
Garlicky Tomato Bruschetta
Ingredients: 2 tomatoes, in small cubes1 teaspoon dried basil2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese2 tablespoons...
Tiramisu Ice Cream 1998 ( Italy)
Ingredients: 3 cups whole milk1 cup half-and-half cream1 vanilla beans6 large egg yolks1 cup...
Chicken Stuffed With Potatoes and Olives
Ingredients: 3 -4 medium red potatoes, unpeeled cooked and cubed10 stuffed green olives, chopped3...
Mom’s Italian Pork Chops
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon oil1 eggs3/4 cup milk1/2 cup breadcrumbs4 pork chopssalt and pepper (...
Ribollita – Giada De Laurentiis
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus some for drizzling on bread1 onions,...
Tiramisu: Lift Me Up
Ingredients: 4 -5 large egg yolks1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup milk16 ounces ricotta cheese (...
Roasted Eggplant (Aubergine) and Pepper Salad
Ingredients: 2 eggplants, cut into 3/4 inch thick slices ( 2 1/2 lbs.)2 large...
Puttanesca Pasta
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil3 minced garlic cloves1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper...
Martha Stewart’s Baked Eggplant (Aubergine) Parmesan
Ingredients: olive oil, for baking sheets2 large eggs3/4 cup plain breadcrumbs3/4 cup finely grated...
Gingerbread Latte
Ingredients: 1/2-1 fluid ounce gingerbread-flavored syrup ( I used Monin)4 ounces espresso4 -5 fluid...
Black Olive Paste
Ingredients: 1/3 cup olives, kalamata, pitted2/3 cup olives, dry cured, pitted3/4 cup olive oil3...
Pizelles (Italian Waffle Cookies)
Ingredients: 6 large eggs, beaten2 cups granulated sugar1/2 cup margarine, melted ( not butter)1/2...
Quick Anchovy and Garlic Sauce
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons butter1 (2 ounce) cans flat anchovies packed in oil4 teaspoons minced...
Italian Herb Dipping Oil
Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon oregano1/2 teaspoon basil1/2 teaspoon rosemary1/2 teaspoon marjoram1/2 teaspoon...
Acini Di Pepe Salad
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups acini di pepe pasta or 1 1/2 cups any small...
Eggplant (Aubergine) Romano
Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil1 medium eggplants, peeled, sliced and divided2 cups ricotta cheese2...
stephanie’s bruschetta
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil4 cloves minced garlic1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped1/2 cup black...
Fennel, Orange and Olive Salad
Ingredients: 1 fennel bulbs1 large oranges12 black olives1 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoon olive oil1...
Peppers Italian Country Style
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon butter1 medium onions2 red bell peppers2 yellow bell...
Kumquat’s Roasted Artichoke Hearts
Ingredients: 3 (15 ounce) cans artichoke hearts ( whole)2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil4...
Sun-Dried Tomato Olive and Parmesan Carbonara
Ingredients: 250 g fettuccine pasta2 eggs, beaten2/3 cup cream1 tablespoon coarse grain mustard1/2 cup...
Italian Mocha Tiramisu
Ingredients: 1/4 cup instant coffee granules2 tablespoons sugar1/2 cup boiling water1 (8 ounce) packages...
Vegan Pasta Amatriciana
Ingredients: 2 cups tomato sauce ( Prego basil and garlic is good)6 leaves basil2...
Pistachio Gelato 1995 ( Italy)
Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted shelled pistachios3/4 cup granulated sugar2 cups whole milk1 teaspoon almond...
Potato and Spinach Dumplings
Ingredients: 3 large potatoes2 egg whites1 cup self raising flour1 packet frozen spinachpepper1 pinch...
Healthy Kale Breakfast Frittata
Ingredients: 1/2 medium onions, minced4 cloves garlic, minced1/4 lb turkey breast, chopped2 tablespoons chicken...
Mama’s Marinara
Ingredients: 3 cloves garlic, crushed1/2 yellow onions, peeled and chopped fine3 tablespoons olive oilchili...
Soft Butter-Cheese Polenta
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onions or 1/2 cup red onions3...
Italian Garlic Bread
Ingredients: 2 cloves garlic, minced2 teaspoons olive oil2 tablespoons chopped parsley2 teaspoons dried thyme3/4...
Bolognese Sauce – Probably the Best Outside of Italy
Ingredients: 5 garlic cloves1 brown onions1 carrots1 -2 stalk celeryolive oil500 g lean ground...
Heart Attack Brussels Sprouts
Ingredients: 3 ounces pancetta, finely chopped ( Italian bacon)5 shallots ( diced finely)5 garlic...
Fried Sage Leaves
Ingredients: 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, as needed for 1/2 inch depth1 cup...
Italian Chickpea Salad
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons olive oil3 tablespoons red wine vinegar1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon dried basil...
Minestrone Verde
Ingredients: 6 cups reduced-sodium vegetable broth1 large onions, sliced thin1/2 cup pasta shells (...
Teresa’s Italian Green Beans
Ingredients: 1 quart roma beans1 tablespoon olive oil1/4 cup mushrooms1/4 cup chopped onions1/8 teaspoon...