Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1 onions, chopped3 cloves garlic, minced3 carrots, finely chopped2...
White Bean Bruschetta
Ingredients: 1 cup cannellini beans, cooked ( white)2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil2 tablespoons...
Pizza Salad
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages shell macaroni1 medium sweet red peppers, chopped1 medium green...
Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms
Ingredients: 1 lb sweet Italian sausage links, with casing removed2 cloves garlic, minced1/3 cup...
Italian Bread Dessert
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine2 small apples, peeled,cored,and sliced into rings1/2...
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:...
Italian Stuffed Artichokes
Ingredients: 4 medium fresh artichokes2 -3 cups Italian style breadcrumbs2 -3 tablespoons of grated...
Celery, Milan Style
Ingredients: 6 large celery ribs, cut in 2 inch pieces ( about 4 cups)3/4...
Caponata Picnic Sandwiches
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil1 stalk celery, chopped1 medium eggplants, cut into 1/2 inch...
Baked Polenta With Garlic
Ingredients: 2 3/4 cups canned low sodium chicken broth2 cups water1 1/2 cups milk3...
Plain Roasted Artichoke Hearts
Ingredients: 3 (15 ounce) cans artichoke hearts4 garlic cloves, quartered2 teaspoons extra virgin olive...
Eggplant (Aubergine) Romano
Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil1 medium eggplants, peeled, sliced and divided2 cups ricotta cheese2...
Green Beans with Garlic
Ingredients: 5 cans green beans, whole drained5 cloves garlic, chopped1/2 lb bacon, chopped1 onions,...
Stromboli
Ingredients: 1/2 basic pizza dough5 ounces sliced ham5 ounces pepperoni, sliced thinly1 (10 ounce)...
Improved Gluten Free Pasta
Ingredients: 1/4 cup tapioca flour1/4 cup sweet rice flour1 tablespoon potato starch1/3 cup cornstarch1/3...
Italian Tomatoes
Ingredients: 5 big ripe tomatoes1 big white onions1/2 bottle Italian salad dressing Directions: Cut...
Great Garlic Bread
Ingredients: 1 loaf long French bread, sliced lenthwise1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup freshly grated...
Spinach Garlic Pizza
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 clove garlic, minced1 prepared pizza crust ( 12 inch...
Italian White Bean Soup With Greens (Sbd)
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs swiss chard (I used kale) or 1 1/2 lbs escarole...
Baci Di Dama (Orange Almond Cookies)
Ingredients: 1 cup ground blanched almonds1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup minced candied orange peel1 cup...
Bolognese Sauce – Probably the Best Outside of Italy
Ingredients: 5 garlic cloves1 brown onions1 carrots1 -2 stalk celeryolive oil500 g lean ground...
Low-fat Tiramisu
Ingredients: 3 eggs1/2 cup caster sugar1/4 cup wholemeal self-rising flour1/4 cup self-rising flour1/4 cup...
Albicocche Al Forno (Baked Apricots With Amaretti)
Ingredients: 6 -8 apricots ( but have some extra ones ready)80 g amaretti cookies...
Foolproof Cilantro Lime Pesto
Ingredients: 1 bunch fresh cilantro, rinsed & dried ( 3 c. loosely packed)1/2 cup...
Sicilian Green Beans (Low Fat)
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) bags frozen green beans1/8 teaspoon Dijon mustard1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4...
Iced Cappuccino
Ingredients: 2 -3 ounces espresso ( double shot)2 -3 teaspoons sugar, to taste (optional)2...
Linguine With Bacon and Onions
Ingredients: 6 -8 ounces bacon, cut into 1/4 in. pieces2 tablespoons extra virgin olive...
Cheese and Nut Stuffed Shells
Ingredients: 24 dried jumbo pasta shells2 eggs, slightly beaten1 (15 ounce) cartons ricotta cheese1...
Honey Pizza Dough (awesome)
Ingredients: 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast ( or 1 package)1 teaspoon honey1 cup...
Crispy Fried Eggplant (Aubergine)
Ingredients: 1 eggplants2 eggs1/2 teaspoon saltfresh breadcrumbs1 tablespoon parmesan cheese1/2 cup cornstarchoil Directions: Peel...
Faux Fried Eggplant (Aubergine)
Ingredients: 1 eggplantssaltolive oil1 cup dry breadcrumbs1 cup dry parmesan cheese2 eggs or 3...
Lou’s Fabulous Bruschetta
Ingredients: 1 French baguettes, sliced 1/4-1/2 inch thickto taste butterto taste garlic powder3/4 cup...
Coffee Granita
Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups strong coffee, at room temperature1/2 ounce Splenda sugar substitute, add...
Eggplant (Aubergine) Parmesan – Vegan
Ingredients: 1 medium eggplants, peeled, sliced 1/4 inch thick1 cup flour1 cup water or...
Sourdough Pizza Crust
Ingredients: 1/2 cup warm water2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast2 tablespoons olive oil1 teaspoon...
“REAL” Italian Bolognese Sauce
Ingredients: 1/4 lb bacon1 medium onions ( finely chopped)1 stalk celery ( finely chopped)1...
Italian Fettuccine
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons white truffle oil1 1/2 ounces dried porcini mushrooms, chopped1 lb fettuccine1/2...
Italian Stir-Fry with Sprouts
Ingredients: 8 ounces pasta, cooked in boiling water and drained.1 tablespoon olive oil1 clove...
Seared and Roasted Tomatoes
Ingredients: 8 firm tomatoes ( cut in half crosswise)8 tablespoons olive oilsea salt2 teaspoons...
Sun-Dried Tomato Stuffed Baked Eggplant
Ingredients: 1 large firm eggplants1/2 cup butter1 medium onions, finely chopped1 (12 ounce) jars...
Pan-Fried Garlic Bread
Ingredients: 1 loaf Italian bread4 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed4 tablespoons olive oil Directions:...
Pappa Al Pomodoro (Tuscan Bread Soup)
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil3 garlic cloves, crushed1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes,...
Tomato and Basil Salad
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil2 tablespoons lemon juice2 garlic cloves, crushed1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon...
Sfinge De San Giuseppe
Ingredients: 1 lb ricotta cheese1/2 cup sugar1 teaspoon vanilla6 eggs2 cups self-rising flour Directions:...
White Meatball (meatless) Soup
Ingredients: 2 cups grated parmesan cheese1 cup breadcrumbs3 cloves garlic, chopped fine5 -6 basil...
Soprano’s Eggplant (Aubergine) Parmigiana
Ingredients: 2 medium eggplants ( about 1 pound)saltolive oil, for pan frying2 1/2 cups...
Italian Stuffed Mushrooms
Ingredients: 24 medium fresh button mushrooms2 tablespoons olive oil1/4 cup scallions or 1/4 cup...
Grandma Andy’s Panna Cotta Creme 1981
Ingredients: 1 3/4 teaspoons gelatin, granules2 tablespoons cold water3 cups whipping cream ( heavy...
Acini Di Pepe Salad
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups acini di pepe pasta or 1 1/2 cups any small...
Herbed Polenta
Ingredients: 1 cup assorted fresh herb leaves ( such as mint, tarragon, parsley and...
Inside-Out Manicotti
Ingredients: 1/3 cup chopped onions2 cloves garlic, minced1 lb ground beef1/2 lb Italian sausage1...
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...
Gingerbread Latte
Ingredients: 1/2-1 fluid ounce gingerbread-flavored syrup ( I used Monin)4 ounces espresso4 -5 fluid...
Baked Tomatoes with Orzo and Olives
Ingredients: 4 large tomatoes, halved, hollowed3 cups orzo pasta, Cooked1/4 cup olives, chopped1 teaspoon...
Pasta With Green Olives, Bacon, Mushroom and Artichoke
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages penne pasta6 -8 green olives6 slices bacon6 -8 large...
Perruso’s Bracciole
Ingredients: 3 lbs bottom round steaks, sliced sandwich thinsalt and pepper1/2 cup garlic2 cups...
Italian Parmesan Chicken
Ingredients: 1 frying chickens, cut into pieces1 teaspoon seasoning salt1/4 cup flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/8...
Curly Endive Salad
Ingredients: 1 head curly endive lettuce2 heads Belgian endive2 whole salted anchovies or 3...
Minestrone Al Pesto
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil1 medium onions, chopped6 cups low sodium chicken broth2 carrots,...
Romaine, Palm and Artichoke Salad
Ingredients: 1 heart romaine lettuce, shredded1 cup picked flat leaf parsley1 (14 ounce) cans...