Ingredients: 2 eggplants, cut into 3/4 inch thick slices ( 2 1/2 lbs.)2 large...
Italian-Style Spinach
Ingredients: 2 lbs fresh spinach, washed2 tablespoons water3 tablespoons butter2 cloves garlic, finely chopped1/3...
citrus linguine
Ingredients: 1 lemons1 oranges1 cup heavy cream1 cup half-and-half2 tablespoons cognacsalt & pepper1 cup...
Mushroom and Chilli Pasta
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil500 g button mushrooms, sliced thinly2 large chilies, finely sliced1...
Italian Stuffed Mushrooms
Ingredients: 24 medium fresh button mushrooms2 tablespoons olive oil1/4 cup scallions or 1/4 cup...
Chicken Vino Bianco – Tastes Just Like Olive Garden
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1...
No-Stir Oven Polenta
Ingredients: 1 cup polenta ( not instant – Goya corn meal is really good...
Minestrone Ala Milanese
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil1 cup finely chopped onions1 cup finely chopped...
White Meatball (meatless) Soup
Ingredients: 2 cups grated parmesan cheese1 cup breadcrumbs3 cloves garlic, chopped fine5 -6 basil...
Olive Garden Eggplant (Aubergine) Parmigiana
Ingredients: 1 eggplants, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slicesflour, for dustingoil, for fryingseasoning salt,...
Lou’s Fabulous Bruschetta
Ingredients: 1 French baguettes, sliced 1/4-1/2 inch thickto taste butterto taste garlic powder3/4 cup...
Italian White Bean Salad
Ingredients: 1 lb dried white beans, Note 1 or 1 lb dried borlotti beans,...
Italian Cheese Chicken
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1/2 cup Wishbone Italian dressing1/2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs1/4...
Faux Fried Eggplant (Aubergine)
Ingredients: 1 eggplantssaltolive oil1 cup dry breadcrumbs1 cup dry parmesan cheese2 eggs or 3...
Italian Turnip Soup Mellowed With Rice
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter1 tablespoon olive oil1 lb turnips, peeled,and cut into 1/2...
Garlic Polenta With Sausage
Ingredients: 1 lb mild Italian sausage, cut into 1 inch pieces1/4 lb pancetta or...
Vegan Pasta Amatriciana
Ingredients: 2 cups tomato sauce ( Prego basil and garlic is good)6 leaves basil2...
Venetian Canapes
Ingredients: 12 slices firm white bread5 tablespoons butter or 5 tablespoons margarine, divided2 tablespoons...
Sun-Dried Tomato Olive and Parmesan Carbonara
Ingredients: 250 g fettuccine pasta2 eggs, beaten2/3 cup cream1 tablespoon coarse grain mustard1/2 cup...
Roman Spinach Soup
Ingredients: 6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth1 cup egg substitute1/4 cup minced fresh basil3 tablespoons...
Pumpkin, Lemon and Basil Risotto
Ingredients: 2 cups butternut pumpkin, seeded and diced into 1 centimetre square cubes (...
Perruso’s Bracciole
Ingredients: 3 lbs bottom round steaks, sliced sandwich thinsalt and pepper1/2 cup garlic2 cups...
Italian Bread Loaf
Ingredients: 1 loaf French bread2 cups fresh tomatoes ( chopped)1 cup mozzarella cheese1 cup...
Gnocchi Alla Romana
Ingredients: 3 cups milk1 teaspoon salt1/2 cup unsalted butter1 cup semolina ( Malt-o-Meal)1 cup...
Fresh Fruit Macedonia
Ingredients: 4 cups fresh fruit1 cup dry red wine or 1 cup dry white...
Caesar Salad – Classic
Ingredients: 1 head romaine lettuce ( broken into pieces)1/4 cup olive oil, infused with2...
Fettuccini with Creamy Tomato Sauce
Ingredients: 8 ounces fettuccine pasta, dried1/4 cup chopped onions2 cloves garlic, minced2/3 cup low-fat...
Toasted Pound Cake With Mascarpone and Amaretto
Ingredients: 1 (10 3/4 ounce) sliced poundcake, cut crosswise into 12 slices3/4 cup apricot...
Panzanella
Ingredients: 1 lb filone bread or 1 lb other hearty Italian bread1/4 cup extra...
Italian Bread Dessert
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine2 small apples, peeled,cored,and sliced into rings1/2...
Bruschetta with Red Peppers and Goat’s Cheese
Ingredients: 2 red sweet peppers1 yellow sweet peppers4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oilto taste...
Baked Tomatoes with Orzo and Olives
Ingredients: 4 large tomatoes, halved, hollowed3 cups orzo pasta, Cooked1/4 cup olives, chopped1 teaspoon...
Calzones II
Ingredients: 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese4 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded4 ounces ham, finely chopped...
Spaghettini With Roasted Garlic
Ingredients: 1 whole heads of garlic1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for...
Italian Peas
Ingredients: 1 (15 ounce) cans peas, undrained, the tiny party type1/4 cup onions, finely...
Bruschetta II
Ingredients: 1 baguette or 1 sourdough loaf3 -4 roma tomatoes, sliced*1/2 cup fresh parmesan...
Italian Garlic Bread
Ingredients: 2 cloves garlic, minced2 teaspoons olive oil2 tablespoons chopped parsley2 teaspoons dried thyme3/4...
Brandi’s Minestrone Soup
Ingredients: 1/3 cup olive oil1 cup chopped onions1 cup diced carrots1 cup diced celery1...
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...
Cipolline in Agrodolce (Sweet and Sour Onions)
Ingredients: 1 lb cipolline onions2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 tablespoon prosciutto fat, minced1...
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...
Inside-Out Manicotti
Ingredients: 1/3 cup chopped onions2 cloves garlic, minced1 lb ground beef1/2 lb Italian sausage1...
Bolognese Sauce – Probably the Best Outside of Italy
Ingredients: 5 garlic cloves1 brown onions1 carrots1 -2 stalk celeryolive oil500 g lean ground...
Mushrooms Florentine
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter1/4 cup onions ( chopped)1 lb fresh white mushrooms ( quartered)1/4...
Tiramisu Ice Cream 1998 ( Italy)
Ingredients: 3 cups whole milk1 cup half-and-half cream1 vanilla beans6 large egg yolks1 cup...
Garlic Herb Cheese Croutons
Ingredients: 1/2 tablespoon olive oil1/2 tablespoon butter2 garlic cloves, finely minced1/2 tablespoon dried Italian...
Almond Cream (Crema Di Mandorle)
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter1/4 cup sugar1 cup blanched almonds ( chopped)1 cup whipping cream2...
Italian Chickpea Salad
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons olive oil3 tablespoons red wine vinegar1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon dried basil...
Tiramisu: Lift Me Up
Ingredients: 4 -5 large egg yolks1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup milk16 ounces ricotta cheese (...
Affogato Mocha
Ingredients: 1 pint chocolate ice cream8 tablespoons bittersweet chocolate pieces or 8 tablespoons semisweet...
Polenta Toasties With Mushroom Sauce
Ingredients: 1 1/4 liters water250 g coarse polentasalt1 tablespoon butter200 g mushrooms, sliced2 garlic...
Sicilian Green Beans (Low Fat)
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) bags frozen green beans1/8 teaspoon Dijon mustard1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4...
Roasted Eggplant (Aubergine) Rolls
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons canola oil1 (1 1/2 lb) eggplants, peeled and sliced lengthwise (...
The Real Italian Bruschetta
Ingredients: 8 roma tomatoes, chopped into cubes1/3 cup red onions, chopped1 bunch fresh basil3...
Parmesan Dipping Seasoning for Bread
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons parmesan cheese1 teaspoon oregano1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon kosher salt1/2 teaspoon...
Martha Stewart’s Baked Eggplant (Aubergine) Parmesan
Ingredients: olive oil, for baking sheets2 large eggs3/4 cup plain breadcrumbs3/4 cup finely grated...
Pesco Siciliano
Ingredients: fish steaks ( you may use any firm deep water fish, swordfish, shark,...
Healthy Kale Breakfast Frittata
Ingredients: 1/2 medium onions, minced4 cloves garlic, minced1/4 lb turkey breast, chopped2 tablespoons chicken...
Ziti Bake
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef or 1 lb sweet Italian sausage1 lb ziti...