Ingredients: 1 spaghetti squash1 1/2 cups fresh mushrooms, sliced1 1/2 cups green onions, sliced1...
Fresh Fruit Macedonia
Ingredients: 4 cups fresh fruit1 cup dry red wine or 1 cup dry white...
Green Beans with Garlic
Ingredients: 5 cans green beans, whole drained5 cloves garlic, chopped1/2 lb bacon, chopped1 onions,...
Fried Sage Leaves
Ingredients: 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, as needed for 1/2 inch depth1 cup...
Zuppa Toscana Soup – Light Version
Ingredients: 1 lb hot Italian turkey sausage1 quart water29 ounces chicken stock2 1/2 lbs...
Curly Endive Salad
Ingredients: 1 head curly endive lettuce2 heads Belgian endive2 whole salted anchovies or 3...
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...
Vegetarian Green Beans and Tomatoes
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs green beans ( cut in half)1 large tomatoes ( skinned...
Meatless Italian Cabbage Rolls
Ingredients: 1 head cabbage1 lb cottage cheese2 cups mozzarella cheese, grated1 eggs, beaten1/4 cup...
Roasted Figs With Prosciutto and Gorgonzola
Ingredients: 4 fresh figs50 g gorgonzola ( dolce)4 slices prosciutto1 cup rocketextra virgin olive...
Tomato Bruschetta
Ingredients: 1 loaf Italian bread, sliced 1/2 inch thickolive oil2 cloves minced garlic12 roma...
No-Stir Oven Polenta
Ingredients: 1 cup polenta ( not instant – Goya corn meal is really good...
Chicken Vino Bianco – Tastes Just Like Olive Garden
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1...
Mushrooms Florentine
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter1/4 cup onions ( chopped)1 lb fresh white mushrooms ( quartered)1/4...
Lazy Mom’s Focaccia
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil, plusextra olive oil, to grease pan1 (10 ounce) packages...
Mascarpone-filled Figs or Apricots With Amaretto
Ingredients: 3 ounces mascarpone cheese or 3 ounces cream cheese2 tablespoons sour cream1 tablespoon...
Roasted Eggplant (Aubergine) and Pepper Salad
Ingredients: 2 eggplants, cut into 3/4 inch thick slices ( 2 1/2 lbs.)2 large...
Classic Fettuccine Alfredo
Ingredients: 1 lb fettuccineboiling watersalt1 cup heavy cream1/2 cup soft butterfresh ground black pepper1/4...
“REAL” Italian Bolognese Sauce
Ingredients: 1/4 lb bacon1 medium onions ( finely chopped)1 stalk celery ( finely chopped)1...
Siciliana sauce for pasta
Ingredients: 10 anchovies1 cup black olives, pitted and chopped1 tablespoon capers1/3 cup olive oil2...
Heart Attack Brussels Sprouts
Ingredients: 3 ounces pancetta, finely chopped ( Italian bacon)5 shallots ( diced finely)5 garlic...
Inside-Out Manicotti
Ingredients: 1/3 cup chopped onions2 cloves garlic, minced1 lb ground beef1/2 lb Italian sausage1...
Braised Sweet Bell Peppers
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 medium red peppers, seeded and quartered1 medium green peppers,...
Maharaja Curry
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 teaspoon cumin seeds2 medium onions, finely chopped1 teaspoon ground...
Black Olive Paste
Ingredients: 1/3 cup olives, kalamata, pitted2/3 cup olives, dry cured, pitted3/4 cup olive oil3...
Baked Tomatoes with Orzo and Olives
Ingredients: 4 large tomatoes, halved, hollowed3 cups orzo pasta, Cooked1/4 cup olives, chopped1 teaspoon...
Tiramisu Ice Cream 1998 ( Italy)
Ingredients: 3 cups whole milk1 cup half-and-half cream1 vanilla beans6 large egg yolks1 cup...
Mom’s Italian Pork Chops
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon oil1 eggs3/4 cup milk1/2 cup breadcrumbs4 pork chopssalt and pepper (...
Sfogliatelle
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt3/4 cup shortening1/2 cup melted shortening1 1/2 lbs...
Almond Cream (Crema Di Mandorle)
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter1/4 cup sugar1 cup blanched almonds ( chopped)1 cup whipping cream2...
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...
Martha Stewart’s Baked Eggplant (Aubergine) Parmesan
Ingredients: olive oil, for baking sheets2 large eggs3/4 cup plain breadcrumbs3/4 cup finely grated...
Veal or Chicken Scaloppine With Saffron Cream Sauce
Ingredients: 1 lb veal ( or boneless chicken breasts)saltpepper2 1/2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons olive...
Caramel Macchiato
Ingredients: 3 ounces prepared espresso1 ounce caramel syrup ( use syrups prepared for coffees,...
Sfinge De San Giuseppe
Ingredients: 1 lb ricotta cheese1/2 cup sugar1 teaspoon vanilla6 eggs2 cups self-rising flour Directions:...
Garlic Herb Cheese Croutons
Ingredients: 1/2 tablespoon olive oil1/2 tablespoon butter2 garlic cloves, finely minced1/2 tablespoon dried Italian...
Toasted Pound Cake With Mascarpone and Amaretto
Ingredients: 1 (10 3/4 ounce) sliced poundcake, cut crosswise into 12 slices3/4 cup apricot...
Italian Stuffed Mushrooms
Ingredients: 24 medium fresh button mushrooms2 tablespoons olive oil1/4 cup scallions or 1/4 cup...
Soft Butter-Cheese Polenta
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onions or 1/2 cup red onions3...
Tiramisu: Lift Me Up
Ingredients: 4 -5 large egg yolks1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup milk16 ounces ricotta cheese (...
Minestrone Al Pesto
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil1 medium onions, chopped6 cups low sodium chicken broth2 carrots,...
Creamy Italian White Bean Soup
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 onions, chopped1 stalk celery, chopped1 garlic cloves, minced2 (16...
Giambotta
Ingredients: 4 -5 garlic cloves, finely chopped1/2 cup olive oil1 (35 ounce) cans peeled...
Mama Tonianns Garlic and Oil
Ingredients: 4 garlic cloves, minced1/2 cup olive oil1 tablespoon butter1 tablespoon dried basil2 tablespoons...
Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms
Ingredients: 1 lb sweet Italian sausage links, with casing removed2 cloves garlic, minced1/3 cup...
Tapenade
Ingredients: 10 cloves garlic2 lemons, juice of1 (10 ounce) cans black olives1 cup chopped...
Don Giovanni Salad ( B O G Salad)
Ingredients: 1 cup fresh basil leaves, torn up4 cups fresh baby spinach leaves2/3 cup...
Sun-Dried Tomato Stuffed Baked Eggplant
Ingredients: 1 large firm eggplants1/2 cup butter1 medium onions, finely chopped1 (12 ounce) jars...
Tomato and Basil Salad
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil2 tablespoons lemon juice2 garlic cloves, crushed1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon...
Easy Veal Marsala
Ingredients: 2 boneless veal steaks, pounded thin1/2 lb mushrooms, sliced1/4 cup olive oil1/2 cup...
Italian Turnip Soup Mellowed With Rice
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter1 tablespoon olive oil1 lb turnips, peeled,and cut into 1/2...
Bresaola Al Carpaccio
Ingredients: 6 ounces italian bresaola, sliced paper-thin24 small prepared marinated mushrooms, coarsely chopped (...
Fontina and Roasted Yellow Pepper Salad
Ingredients: 6 yellow bell peppers2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons heavy cream1 teaspoon Dijon mustard1/2...
Pumpkin, Lemon and Basil Risotto
Ingredients: 2 cups butternut pumpkin, seeded and diced into 1 centimetre square cubes (...
Minestrone
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil2 onions2 garlic cloves2 teaspoons dried basil1 carrots1 potatoes2 courgettes1/4...
Spinach and Ricotta Bruschetta
Ingredients: 1 garlic cloves, minced1 1/2 cups fresh spinach1/2 cup ricotta cheese1/2 cup parmesan...
Zeppoli (Italian Fried Bread Dough )
Ingredients: 1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast1 cup water1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1...
Beef and Polenta Bake
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1 onions, chopped3 cloves garlic, minced3 carrots, finely chopped2...
Italian Peas
Ingredients: 1 (15 ounce) cans peas, undrained, the tiny party type1/4 cup onions, finely...