Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil3 minced garlic cloves1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper...
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...
Mama’s Marinara
Ingredients: 3 cloves garlic, crushed1/2 yellow onions, peeled and chopped fine3 tablespoons olive oilchili...
Fontina and Roasted Yellow Pepper Salad
Ingredients: 6 yellow bell peppers2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons heavy cream1 teaspoon Dijon mustard1/2...
No-Stir Oven Polenta
Ingredients: 1 cup polenta ( not instant – Goya corn meal is really good...
Pasta With Spiced Tomato Basil Sauce
Ingredients: 6 plum tomatoes, chopped2 cups basil, coarsely chopped3 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped6 anchovy...
Ribollita – Giada De Laurentiis
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus some for drizzling on bread1 onions,...
Pasta with Sausage and Peppers
Ingredients: 1 lb mild Italian sausage1 medium green bell peppers, chopped1 medium red bell...
Italian Soda
Ingredients: 2 ounces Italian syrup, flavor of choice1 ounce half-and-half or 1 ounce milknon-flavored...
Foolproof Cilantro Lime Pesto
Ingredients: 1 bunch fresh cilantro, rinsed & dried ( 3 c. loosely packed)1/2 cup...
Tomato-Onion Lasagna
Ingredients: 6 -8 large fresh tomatoes, peeled and sliced thin6 yellow onions, sliced thinparmesan...
Linguini With Clam Sauce Ala Giro’s
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil2 tablespoons butter6 cloves crushed garlic1/4 cup finely chopped onions1/2...
Pistachio Gelato 1995 ( Italy)
Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted shelled pistachios3/4 cup granulated sugar2 cups whole milk1 teaspoon almond...
Seared and Roasted Tomatoes
Ingredients: 8 firm tomatoes ( cut in half crosswise)8 tablespoons olive oilsea salt2 teaspoons...
Acini Di Pepe Salad
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups acini di pepe pasta or 1 1/2 cups any small...
Venetian Canapes
Ingredients: 12 slices firm white bread5 tablespoons butter or 5 tablespoons margarine, divided2 tablespoons...
Pasta With Green Olives, Bacon, Mushroom and Artichoke
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages penne pasta6 -8 green olives6 slices bacon6 -8 large...
Italian Parmesan Chicken
Ingredients: 1 frying chickens, cut into pieces1 teaspoon seasoning salt1/4 cup flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/8...
Soft Butter-Cheese Polenta
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onions or 1/2 cup red onions3...
Quick Anchovy and Garlic Sauce
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons butter1 (2 ounce) cans flat anchovies packed in oil4 teaspoons minced...
Lou’s Fabulous Bruschetta
Ingredients: 1 French baguettes, sliced 1/4-1/2 inch thickto taste butterto taste garlic powder3/4 cup...
Tapenade
Ingredients: 10 cloves garlic2 lemons, juice of1 (10 ounce) cans black olives1 cup chopped...
Low-fat Tiramisu
Ingredients: 3 eggs1/2 cup caster sugar1/4 cup wholemeal self-rising flour1/4 cup self-rising flour1/4 cup...
Meatless Italian Cabbage Rolls
Ingredients: 1 head cabbage1 lb cottage cheese2 cups mozzarella cheese, grated1 eggs, beaten1/4 cup...
Giambotta
Ingredients: 4 -5 garlic cloves, finely chopped1/2 cup olive oil1 (35 ounce) cans peeled...
Braised Sweet Bell Peppers
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 medium red peppers, seeded and quartered1 medium green peppers,...
Gingerbread Latte
Ingredients: 1/2-1 fluid ounce gingerbread-flavored syrup ( I used Monin)4 ounces espresso4 -5 fluid...
Fresh Fruit Macedonia
Ingredients: 4 cups fresh fruit1 cup dry red wine or 1 cup dry white...
stephanie’s bruschetta
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil4 cloves minced garlic1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped1/2 cup black...
Classic Tiramisu
Ingredients: 2 (4 1/2 ounce) packages champagne biscuits ( dry lady finger like biscuits)2...
Pepperoni Caesar Salad
Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil2 teaspoons red wine vinegar2 teaspoons mayonnaise2 cloves garlic, minced1/2...
Polenta Toasties With Mushroom Sauce
Ingredients: 1 1/4 liters water250 g coarse polentasalt1 tablespoon butter200 g mushrooms, sliced2 garlic...
Mocha Affagato
Ingredients: 1 pinch powdered chocolate milk mix1 fluid ounce espresso coffee1 scoop vanilla ice...
Minestrone Soup With Meat
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef, browned1 cup diced onions1 cup diced celery1 cup sliced...
Creamy Italian White Bean Soup
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 onions, chopped1 stalk celery, chopped1 garlic cloves, minced2 (16...
Tomatoes In Marinade
Ingredients: 4 thick sliced tomatoes1 1/2 teaspoons fresh basil, chopped ( or 1/2 t...
Sfinge De San Giuseppe
Ingredients: 1 lb ricotta cheese1/2 cup sugar1 teaspoon vanilla6 eggs2 cups self-rising flour Directions:...
White Bean Bruschetta
Ingredients: 1 cup cannellini beans, cooked ( white)2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil2 tablespoons...
Caponata Picnic Sandwiches
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil1 stalk celery, chopped1 medium eggplants, cut into 1/2 inch...
Affogato Mocha
Ingredients: 1 pint chocolate ice cream8 tablespoons bittersweet chocolate pieces or 8 tablespoons semisweet...
Eggplant (Aubergine) Romano
Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil1 medium eggplants, peeled, sliced and divided2 cups ricotta cheese2...
Spinach and Ricotta Bruschetta
Ingredients: 1 garlic cloves, minced1 1/2 cups fresh spinach1/2 cup ricotta cheese1/2 cup parmesan...
Country Chickpea Soup
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil2 large carrots, finely chopped2 stalks celery, finely chopped1 medium...
Zeppoli (Italian Fried Bread Dough )
Ingredients: 1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast1 cup water1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1...
Romaine, Palm and Artichoke Salad
Ingredients: 1 heart romaine lettuce, shredded1 cup picked flat leaf parsley1 (14 ounce) cans...
Antipasta Salad
Ingredients: 2 cups romaine lettuce, cut in chunks1/4 cup diced red onions5 slices provolone...
Italian Bread Loaf
Ingredients: 1 loaf French bread2 cups fresh tomatoes ( chopped)1 cup mozzarella cheese1 cup...
Italian Cheese Chicken
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1/2 cup Wishbone Italian dressing1/2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs1/4...
Fried Sage Leaves
Ingredients: 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, as needed for 1/2 inch depth1 cup...
Roman Spinach Soup
Ingredients: 6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth1 cup egg substitute1/4 cup minced fresh basil3 tablespoons...
Linguine With Bacon and Onions
Ingredients: 6 -8 ounces bacon, cut into 1/4 in. pieces2 tablespoons extra virgin olive...
Judy’s Eggplant (Aubergine) Parm
Ingredients: 3 lbs eggplantsolive oilflour, as needed2 cups canned imported Italian plum tomatoes, well-drained...
Italian Garlic Roasted Potatoes
Ingredients: 5 lbs potatoes5 garlic cloves1 tablespoon coarse salt1 tablespoon chili peppers1 tablespoon rosemary1/4...
Vegetarian Minestrone
Ingredients: 1 onions, chopped3 cups water2 cups chopped zucchini1 cup diced carrots1 cup beans,...
Roasted Eggplant (Aubergine) Rolls
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons canola oil1 (1 1/2 lb) eggplants, peeled and sliced lengthwise (...
Chicken Stuffed With Potatoes and Olives
Ingredients: 3 -4 medium red potatoes, unpeeled cooked and cubed10 stuffed green olives, chopped3...
Parmesan Stuffed Tomatoes
Ingredients: 1/2 cup breadcrumbs1/2 cup parmesan cheese3 tablespoons parsley, chopped2 tablespoons chives, chopped1 teaspoon...
Albicocche Al Forno (Baked Apricots With Amaretti)
Ingredients: 6 -8 apricots ( but have some extra ones ready)80 g amaretti cookies...
Almond Cream (Crema Di Mandorle)
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter1/4 cup sugar1 cup blanched almonds ( chopped)1 cup whipping cream2...
Braciola – Braciole
Ingredients: 1 lb top round steaks1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese or 1/3 cup romano...