Ingredients: 1/3 cup chopped onions2 cloves garlic, minced1 lb ground beef1/2 lb Italian sausage1...
Celery, Milan Style
Ingredients: 6 large celery ribs, cut in 2 inch pieces ( about 4 cups)3/4...
Soft Butter-Cheese Polenta
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onions or 1/2 cup red onions3...
Potato and Spinach Dumplings
Ingredients: 3 large potatoes2 egg whites1 cup self raising flour1 packet frozen spinachpepper1 pinch...
Pizelles (Italian Waffle Cookies)
Ingredients: 6 large eggs, beaten2 cups granulated sugar1/2 cup margarine, melted ( not butter)1/2...
Curly Endive Salad
Ingredients: 1 head curly endive lettuce2 heads Belgian endive2 whole salted anchovies or 3...
Don Giovanni Salad ( B O G Salad)
Ingredients: 1 cup fresh basil leaves, torn up4 cups fresh baby spinach leaves2/3 cup...
Pepperoni Caesar Salad
Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil2 teaspoons red wine vinegar2 teaspoons mayonnaise2 cloves garlic, minced1/2...
Mom’s Italian Pork Chops
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon oil1 eggs3/4 cup milk1/2 cup breadcrumbs4 pork chopssalt and pepper (...
Zeppoli (Italian Fried Bread Dough )
Ingredients: 1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast1 cup water1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1...
Puttanesca Pasta
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil3 minced garlic cloves1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper...
Gingerbread Latte
Ingredients: 1/2-1 fluid ounce gingerbread-flavored syrup ( I used Monin)4 ounces espresso4 -5 fluid...
Italian Tomatoes
Ingredients: 5 big ripe tomatoes1 big white onions1/2 bottle Italian salad dressing Directions: Cut...
Roman Spinach Soup
Ingredients: 6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth1 cup egg substitute1/4 cup minced fresh basil3 tablespoons...
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,...
Antipasto Bread
Ingredients: 1 (6 1/2 ounce) jars marinated artichoke hearts, drained1/2 cup sliced deli hard...
Lou’s Fabulous Bruschetta
Ingredients: 1 French baguettes, sliced 1/4-1/2 inch thickto taste butterto taste garlic powder3/4 cup...
Tomatoes In Marinade
Ingredients: 4 thick sliced tomatoes1 1/2 teaspoons fresh basil, chopped ( or 1/2 t...
Roasted Figs With Prosciutto and Gorgonzola
Ingredients: 4 fresh figs50 g gorgonzola ( dolce)4 slices prosciutto1 cup rocketextra virgin olive...
Baked Tomatoes with Orzo and Olives
Ingredients: 4 large tomatoes, halved, hollowed3 cups orzo pasta, Cooked1/4 cup olives, chopped1 teaspoon...
Minestrone Soup With Meat
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef, browned1 cup diced onions1 cup diced celery1 cup sliced...
Parmesan Dipping Seasoning for Bread
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons parmesan cheese1 teaspoon oregano1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon kosher salt1/2 teaspoon...
Italian Soda
Ingredients: 2 ounces Italian syrup, flavor of choice1 ounce half-and-half or 1 ounce milknon-flavored...
Italian Stuffed Artichokes
Ingredients: 4 medium fresh artichokes2 -3 cups Italian style breadcrumbs2 -3 tablespoons of grated...
Braciola – Braciole
Ingredients: 1 lb top round steaks1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese or 1/3 cup romano...
Pistachio Gelato 1995 ( Italy)
Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted shelled pistachios3/4 cup granulated sugar2 cups whole milk1 teaspoon almond...
Soprano’s Eggplant (Aubergine) Parmigiana
Ingredients: 2 medium eggplants ( about 1 pound)saltolive oil, for pan frying2 1/2 cups...
Ribollita – Giada De Laurentiis
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus some for drizzling on bread1 onions,...
Sfinge De San Giuseppe
Ingredients: 1 lb ricotta cheese1/2 cup sugar1 teaspoon vanilla6 eggs2 cups self-rising flour Directions:...
Roasted Eggplant (Aubergine) Rolls
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons canola oil1 (1 1/2 lb) eggplants, peeled and sliced lengthwise (...
Spinach and Ricotta Bruschetta
Ingredients: 1 garlic cloves, minced1 1/2 cups fresh spinach1/2 cup ricotta cheese1/2 cup parmesan...
Italian Doughnuts
Ingredients: 1 lb prepared pizza dough3/4 cup sugar1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamonvegetable oil, for...
Meatless Italian Minestrone
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 1/3 cups chopped celery1/2 cup chopped onions3 cloves minced...
Italian Chickpea Salad
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons olive oil3 tablespoons red wine vinegar1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon dried basil...
Iced Cappuccino
Ingredients: 2 -3 ounces espresso ( double shot)2 -3 teaspoons sugar, to taste (optional)2...
Tomato Cucumber Onion Salad
Ingredients: 1 seedless English cucumbers ( or substitute zucchini)3 medium tomatoes or 6 roma...
Cheese and Nut Stuffed Shells
Ingredients: 24 dried jumbo pasta shells2 eggs, slightly beaten1 (15 ounce) cartons ricotta cheese1...
Eggplant (Aubergine) and Ziti Parmesan
Ingredients: 1 3/4 lbs eggplants, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch slicessalt8 ounces ziti...
Meatless Italian Cabbage Rolls
Ingredients: 1 head cabbage1 lb cottage cheese2 cups mozzarella cheese, grated1 eggs, beaten1/4 cup...
Zuppa Toscana Soup – Light Version
Ingredients: 1 lb hot Italian turkey sausage1 quart water29 ounces chicken stock2 1/2 lbs...
Tender Bruschetta
Ingredients: 3 -4 roma tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped1 small red onions, finely chopped1/4...
Jan’s Marinara Sauce
Ingredients: 1/3 cup olive oil1 clove large garlic ( I ALWAYS use more!)2 medium...
Low-Fat Linguine with Tomatoes and ‘Cream’
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil1 cup chopped onions1 clove garlic, minced ( or more)1...
Latte Macchiato – 3 Layered Coffee
Ingredients: 2 cups milk ( no fat-reduced product)3 tablespoons instant espresso coffee powder, heaped...
Baci Di Dama (Orange Almond Cookies)
Ingredients: 1 cup ground blanched almonds1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup minced candied orange peel1 cup...
Seared and Roasted Tomatoes
Ingredients: 8 firm tomatoes ( cut in half crosswise)8 tablespoons olive oilsea salt2 teaspoons...
Sun-Dried Tomato Olive and Parmesan Carbonara
Ingredients: 250 g fettuccine pasta2 eggs, beaten2/3 cup cream1 tablespoon coarse grain mustard1/2 cup...
Italian Dream
Ingredients: 1 1/2 ounces irish cream1/2 ounce Amaretto2 ounces light cream Directions: Blend with...
Mocha Affagato
Ingredients: 1 pinch powdered chocolate milk mix1 fluid ounce espresso coffee1 scoop vanilla ice...
Italian Sausage and Peppers
Ingredients: 2 lbs Italian sausage or 2 lbs Polish kielbasa, cut into 2 inch...
Judy’s Eggplant (Aubergine) Parm
Ingredients: 3 lbs eggplantsolive oilflour, as needed2 cups canned imported Italian plum tomatoes, well-drained...
Minestrone Al Pesto
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil1 medium onions, chopped6 cups low sodium chicken broth2 carrots,...
Josh’s Sort-Of Carbonara or Cheesy Bacon Pasta
Ingredients: 8 ounces pasta4 slices bacon1/4 cup parmesan cheese1/4 cup half-and-half1/4 onions, chopped Directions:...
Steamed Broccoli Italian Style
Ingredients: 1 head broccoli ( the smaller and more purple the buds, the better)1...
Tuscan Chicken
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch cubes2 garlic cloves, minced1...
Italian Bread Dessert
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine2 small apples, peeled,cored,and sliced into rings1/2...
Sun-Dried Tomato Stuffed Baked Eggplant
Ingredients: 1 large firm eggplants1/2 cup butter1 medium onions, finely chopped1 (12 ounce) jars...
Caramel Macchiato
Ingredients: 3 ounces prepared espresso1 ounce caramel syrup ( use syrups prepared for coffees,...
Sfogliatelle
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt3/4 cup shortening1/2 cup melted shortening1 1/2 lbs...
