Ingredients: 1 cup ground blanched almonds1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup minced candied orange peel1 cup...
Lou’s Fabulous Bruschetta
Ingredients: 1 French baguettes, sliced 1/4-1/2 inch thickto taste butterto taste garlic powder3/4 cup...
Meatless Italian Minestrone
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 1/3 cups chopped celery1/2 cup chopped onions3 cloves minced...
Italian Mocha Tiramisu
Ingredients: 1/4 cup instant coffee granules2 tablespoons sugar1/2 cup boiling water1 (8 ounce) packages...
Italian-Style Spinach
Ingredients: 2 lbs fresh spinach, washed2 tablespoons water3 tablespoons butter2 cloves garlic, finely chopped1/3...
Pizelles (Italian Waffle Cookies)
Ingredients: 6 large eggs, beaten2 cups granulated sugar1/2 cup margarine, melted ( not butter)1/2...
Tiramisu (An Italian Delight!)
Ingredients: 6 egg yolks1/2 cup granulated sugar1/3 cup Kahlua1/3 cup regular-strength coffee1 lb mascarpone...
Fettuccini with Creamy Tomato Sauce
Ingredients: 8 ounces fettuccine pasta, dried1/4 cup chopped onions2 cloves garlic, minced2/3 cup low-fat...
Tiramisu: Lift Me Up
Ingredients: 4 -5 large egg yolks1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup milk16 ounces ricotta cheese (...
Caponata Picnic Sandwiches
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil1 stalk celery, chopped1 medium eggplants, cut into 1/2 inch...
Italian Doughnuts
Ingredients: 1 lb prepared pizza dough3/4 cup sugar1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamonvegetable oil, for...
Minestrone Verde
Ingredients: 6 cups reduced-sodium vegetable broth1 large onions, sliced thin1/2 cup pasta shells (...
Amaretto Almond Cheesecake 1999
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups vanilla cream-filled sandwich style cookies, crumbs1/8 teaspoon almond extract2 ounces...
Italian White Bean Salad
Ingredients: 1 lb dried white beans, Note 1 or 1 lb dried borlotti beans,...
Healthy Kale Breakfast Frittata
Ingredients: 1/2 medium onions, minced4 cloves garlic, minced1/4 lb turkey breast, chopped2 tablespoons chicken...
Italian Style Baked Beans
Ingredients: 6 ounces bacon, chopped2 onions, chopped4 garlic cloves, chopped1 cup dark beer1 cup...
Latte Macchiato – 3 Layered Coffee
Ingredients: 2 cups milk ( no fat-reduced product)3 tablespoons instant espresso coffee powder, heaped...
Tomato Cucumber Onion Salad
Ingredients: 1 seedless English cucumbers ( or substitute zucchini)3 medium tomatoes or 6 roma...
Green Beans with Garlic
Ingredients: 5 cans green beans, whole drained5 cloves garlic, chopped1/2 lb bacon, chopped1 onions,...
Pan-Fried Garlic Bread
Ingredients: 1 loaf Italian bread4 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed4 tablespoons olive oil Directions:...
Judy’s Eggplant (Aubergine) Parm
Ingredients: 3 lbs eggplantsolive oilflour, as needed2 cups canned imported Italian plum tomatoes, well-drained...
Roasted Eggplant (Aubergine) and Pepper Salad
Ingredients: 2 eggplants, cut into 3/4 inch thick slices ( 2 1/2 lbs.)2 large...
Brandi’s Minestrone Soup
Ingredients: 1/3 cup olive oil1 cup chopped onions1 cup diced carrots1 cup diced celery1...
Garlic Polenta With Sausage
Ingredients: 1 lb mild Italian sausage, cut into 1 inch pieces1/4 lb pancetta or...
Foolproof Cilantro Lime Pesto
Ingredients: 1 bunch fresh cilantro, rinsed & dried ( 3 c. loosely packed)1/2 cup...
Italian Amaretti Biscuits (Cookies)
Ingredients: 125 g ground almonds1 cup sugar2 large egg whites1/2 teaspoon vanilla1 -2 drop...
Italian Fettuccine
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons white truffle oil1 1/2 ounces dried porcini mushrooms, chopped1 lb fettuccine1/2...
Quick Anchovy and Garlic Sauce
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons butter1 (2 ounce) cans flat anchovies packed in oil4 teaspoons minced...
Bruschetta with Red Peppers and Goat’s Cheese
Ingredients: 2 red sweet peppers1 yellow sweet peppers4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oilto taste...
Maharaja Curry
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 teaspoon cumin seeds2 medium onions, finely chopped1 teaspoon ground...
Pasta with Sausage and Peppers
Ingredients: 1 lb mild Italian sausage1 medium green bell peppers, chopped1 medium red bell...
Steamed Broccoli Italian Style
Ingredients: 1 head broccoli ( the smaller and more purple the buds, the better)1...
Pizza Pinwheels
Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) cans crescent roll dough2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese24 slices sliced...
Classic Fettuccine Alfredo
Ingredients: 1 lb fettuccineboiling watersalt1 cup heavy cream1/2 cup soft butterfresh ground black pepper1/4...
Tomato-Onion Lasagna
Ingredients: 6 -8 large fresh tomatoes, peeled and sliced thin6 yellow onions, sliced thinparmesan...
Ziti Bake
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef or 1 lb sweet Italian sausage1 lb ziti...
Pistachio Gelato 1995 ( Italy)
Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted shelled pistachios3/4 cup granulated sugar2 cups whole milk1 teaspoon almond...
Pasta With Spiced Tomato Basil Sauce
Ingredients: 6 plum tomatoes, chopped2 cups basil, coarsely chopped3 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped6 anchovy...
Chicken Stuffed With Potatoes and Olives
Ingredients: 3 -4 medium red potatoes, unpeeled cooked and cubed10 stuffed green olives, chopped3...
Kumquat’s Roasted Artichoke Hearts
Ingredients: 3 (15 ounce) cans artichoke hearts ( whole)2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil4...
Caesar Salad – Classic
Ingredients: 1 head romaine lettuce ( broken into pieces)1/4 cup olive oil, infused with2...
Tomato and Basil Bruschetta
Ingredients: 6 roma tomatoes, diced2 cloves garlic, chopped2 cloves garlic, peeled3 tablespoons olive oil2...
Tomatoes In Marinade
Ingredients: 4 thick sliced tomatoes1 1/2 teaspoons fresh basil, chopped ( or 1/2 t...
Balsamic Eggplant (Aubergine) Parmesan
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar1 tablespoon olive oilsalt and peppersugar1/2 teaspoon oregano2 medium eggplants,...
Martha Stewart’s Baked Eggplant (Aubergine) Parmesan
Ingredients: olive oil, for baking sheets2 large eggs3/4 cup plain breadcrumbs3/4 cup finely grated...
Panzanella
Ingredients: 1 lb filone bread or 1 lb other hearty Italian bread1/4 cup extra...
Osso Bucco Alla Milanese
Ingredients: 2 whole veal shanksto taste flour4 tablespoons butter1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup...
Pesco Siciliano
Ingredients: fish steaks ( you may use any firm deep water fish, swordfish, shark,...
Gingerbread Latte
Ingredients: 1/2-1 fluid ounce gingerbread-flavored syrup ( I used Monin)4 ounces espresso4 -5 fluid...
Mascarpone-filled Figs or Apricots With Amaretto
Ingredients: 3 ounces mascarpone cheese or 3 ounces cream cheese2 tablespoons sour cream1 tablespoon...
Giambotta
Ingredients: 4 -5 garlic cloves, finely chopped1/2 cup olive oil1 (35 ounce) cans peeled...
Low-fat Tiramisu
Ingredients: 3 eggs1/2 cup caster sugar1/4 cup wholemeal self-rising flour1/4 cup self-rising flour1/4 cup...
Sun-Dried Tomato Stuffed Baked Eggplant
Ingredients: 1 large firm eggplants1/2 cup butter1 medium onions, finely chopped1 (12 ounce) jars...
Olive Garden Eggplant (Aubergine) Parmigiana
Ingredients: 1 eggplants, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slicesflour, for dustingoil, for fryingseasoning salt,...
Minestrone Ala Milanese
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil1 cup finely chopped onions1 cup finely chopped...
Pesto Bread
Ingredients: 1 loaf Italian breadpesto saucetomatoes, slicedmozzarella cheese, grated Directions: Slice the bread in...
Baked Tomatoes with Orzo and Olives
Ingredients: 4 large tomatoes, halved, hollowed3 cups orzo pasta, Cooked1/4 cup olives, chopped1 teaspoon...
Zeppoli (Italian Fried Bread Dough )
Ingredients: 1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast1 cup water1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1...
Italian Garlic Roasted Potatoes
Ingredients: 5 lbs potatoes5 garlic cloves1 tablespoon coarse salt1 tablespoon chili peppers1 tablespoon rosemary1/4...
Italian Stir-Fry with Sprouts
Ingredients: 8 ounces pasta, cooked in boiling water and drained.1 tablespoon olive oil1 clove...