Ingredients: 6 ounces italian bresaola, sliced paper-thin24 small prepared marinated mushrooms, coarsely chopped (...
Black Olive Paste
Ingredients: 1/3 cup olives, kalamata, pitted2/3 cup olives, dry cured, pitted3/4 cup olive oil3...
Gnocchi Alla Romana
Ingredients: 3 cups milk1 teaspoon salt1/2 cup unsalted butter1 cup semolina ( Malt-o-Meal)1 cup...
Linguine With Bacon and Onions
Ingredients: 6 -8 ounces bacon, cut into 1/4 in. pieces2 tablespoons extra virgin olive...
No-Stir Oven Polenta
Ingredients: 1 cup polenta ( not instant – Goya corn meal is really good...
Alessi’s Tiramisu
Ingredients: 5 large egg yolks, from large grade eggs1/4 cup sugar1/2 cup marsala1 cup...
Almond Cream (Crema Di Mandorle)
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter1/4 cup sugar1 cup blanched almonds ( chopped)1 cup whipping cream2...
Cheese and Nut Stuffed Shells
Ingredients: 24 dried jumbo pasta shells2 eggs, slightly beaten1 (15 ounce) cartons ricotta cheese1...
Fresh Fruit Macedonia
Ingredients: 4 cups fresh fruit1 cup dry red wine or 1 cup dry white...
Sfinge De San Giuseppe
Ingredients: 1 lb ricotta cheese1/2 cup sugar1 teaspoon vanilla6 eggs2 cups self-rising flour Directions:...
Iced Cappuccino
Ingredients: 2 -3 ounces espresso ( double shot)2 -3 teaspoons sugar, to taste (optional)2...
Eggplant (Aubergine) Romano
Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil1 medium eggplants, peeled, sliced and divided2 cups ricotta cheese2...
Latte Macchiato – 3 Layered Coffee
Ingredients: 2 cups milk ( no fat-reduced product)3 tablespoons instant espresso coffee powder, heaped...
Mascarpone-filled Figs or Apricots With Amaretto
Ingredients: 3 ounces mascarpone cheese or 3 ounces cream cheese2 tablespoons sour cream1 tablespoon...
Perruso’s Bracciole
Ingredients: 3 lbs bottom round steaks, sliced sandwich thinsalt and pepper1/2 cup garlic2 cups...
Green Beans with Garlic
Ingredients: 5 cans green beans, whole drained5 cloves garlic, chopped1/2 lb bacon, chopped1 onions,...
Simple, Easy Pizza
Ingredients: 3 cups luke-warm water1 tablespoon yeast1/4 cup sugar1 tablespoon salt8 -10 cups flour2...
Low-Fat Linguine with Tomatoes and ‘Cream’
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil1 cup chopped onions1 clove garlic, minced ( or more)1...
Albicocche Al Forno (Baked Apricots With Amaretti)
Ingredients: 6 -8 apricots ( but have some extra ones ready)80 g amaretti cookies...
Judy’s Eggplant (Aubergine) Parm
Ingredients: 3 lbs eggplantsolive oilflour, as needed2 cups canned imported Italian plum tomatoes, well-drained...
Almond Amaretto Coffee
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon toasted slivered almonds (optional)1 tablespoon Amaretto1/2 cup hot freshly brewed coffeewhipped...
Fennel, Orange and Olive Salad
Ingredients: 1 fennel bulbs1 large oranges12 black olives1 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoon olive oil1...
Beef and Polenta Bake
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1 onions, chopped3 cloves garlic, minced3 carrots, finely chopped2...
Ziti Bake
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef or 1 lb sweet Italian sausage1 lb ziti...
Vegan Pasta Amatriciana
Ingredients: 2 cups tomato sauce ( Prego basil and garlic is good)6 leaves basil2...
Italian Style Baked Beans
Ingredients: 6 ounces bacon, chopped2 onions, chopped4 garlic cloves, chopped1 cup dark beer1 cup...
Seared and Roasted Tomatoes
Ingredients: 8 firm tomatoes ( cut in half crosswise)8 tablespoons olive oilsea salt2 teaspoons...
citrus linguine
Ingredients: 1 lemons1 oranges1 cup heavy cream1 cup half-and-half2 tablespoons cognacsalt & pepper1 cup...
Panzanella
Ingredients: 1 lb filone bread or 1 lb other hearty Italian bread1/4 cup extra...
Stromboli
Ingredients: 1/2 basic pizza dough5 ounces sliced ham5 ounces pepperoni, sliced thinly1 (10 ounce)...
Pan-Fried Garlic Bread
Ingredients: 1 loaf Italian bread4 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed4 tablespoons olive oil Directions:...
Parmesan Stuffed Tomatoes
Ingredients: 1/2 cup breadcrumbs1/2 cup parmesan cheese3 tablespoons parsley, chopped2 tablespoons chives, chopped1 teaspoon...
Sun-Dried Tomato Olive and Parmesan Carbonara
Ingredients: 250 g fettuccine pasta2 eggs, beaten2/3 cup cream1 tablespoon coarse grain mustard1/2 cup...
Bruschetta with Red Peppers and Goat’s Cheese
Ingredients: 2 red sweet peppers1 yellow sweet peppers4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oilto taste...
Celery, Milan Style
Ingredients: 6 large celery ribs, cut in 2 inch pieces ( about 4 cups)3/4...
Minestrone Ala Milanese
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil1 cup finely chopped onions1 cup finely chopped...
Ribollita – Giada De Laurentiis
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus some for drizzling on bread1 onions,...
Italian Fettuccine
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons white truffle oil1 1/2 ounces dried porcini mushrooms, chopped1 lb fettuccine1/2...
Baci Di Dama (Orange Almond Cookies)
Ingredients: 1 cup ground blanched almonds1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup minced candied orange peel1 cup...
Spaghettini With Roasted Garlic
Ingredients: 1 whole heads of garlic1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for...
Garlic Herb Cheese Croutons
Ingredients: 1/2 tablespoon olive oil1/2 tablespoon butter2 garlic cloves, finely minced1/2 tablespoon dried Italian...
Chicken Vino Bianco – Tastes Just Like Olive Garden
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1...
Vegetarian Minestrone
Ingredients: 1 onions, chopped3 cups water2 cups chopped zucchini1 cup diced carrots1 cup beans,...
Italian Garlic Bread
Ingredients: 2 cloves garlic, minced2 teaspoons olive oil2 tablespoons chopped parsley2 teaspoons dried thyme3/4...
Tomatoes In Marinade
Ingredients: 4 thick sliced tomatoes1 1/2 teaspoons fresh basil, chopped ( or 1/2 t...
Plain Roasted Artichoke Hearts
Ingredients: 3 (15 ounce) cans artichoke hearts4 garlic cloves, quartered2 teaspoons extra virgin olive...
Italian Meatballs in Rich Tomato Gravy
Ingredients: 250 g pork mince250 g veal mince50 g good smoked bacon, chopped2 chopped...
Antipasta Salad
Ingredients: 2 cups romaine lettuce, cut in chunks1/4 cup diced red onions5 slices provolone...
Italian Stuffed Tomatoes
Ingredients: 1/2 cup arborio rice or 1/2 cup grain white rice1 teaspoon olive oil2...
Siciliana sauce for pasta
Ingredients: 10 anchovies1 cup black olives, pitted and chopped1 tablespoon capers1/3 cup olive oil2...
Caramel Macchiato
Ingredients: 3 ounces prepared espresso1 ounce caramel syrup ( use syrups prepared for coffees,...
White Meatball (meatless) Soup
Ingredients: 2 cups grated parmesan cheese1 cup breadcrumbs3 cloves garlic, chopped fine5 -6 basil...
Mushrooms Florentine
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter1/4 cup onions ( chopped)1 lb fresh white mushrooms ( quartered)1/4...
Amaretto Almond Cheesecake 1999
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups vanilla cream-filled sandwich style cookies, crumbs1/8 teaspoon almond extract2 ounces...
Italian Turnip Soup Mellowed With Rice
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter1 tablespoon olive oil1 lb turnips, peeled,and cut into 1/2...
Braciola – Braciole
Ingredients: 1 lb top round steaks1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese or 1/3 cup romano...
Braised Sweet Bell Peppers
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 medium red peppers, seeded and quartered1 medium green peppers,...
Parmesan Dipping Seasoning for Bread
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons parmesan cheese1 teaspoon oregano1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon kosher salt1/2 teaspoon...
Zuppa Toscana Soup – Light Version
Ingredients: 1 lb hot Italian turkey sausage1 quart water29 ounces chicken stock2 1/2 lbs...
Tomato Cucumber Onion Salad
Ingredients: 1 seedless English cucumbers ( or substitute zucchini)3 medium tomatoes or 6 roma...