Ingredients: 1 loaf Italian breadpesto saucetomatoes, slicedmozzarella cheese, grated Directions: Slice the bread in...
Caponata Picnic Sandwiches
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil1 stalk celery, chopped1 medium eggplants, cut into 1/2 inch...
Spaghetti Squash Salad
Ingredients: 1 spaghetti squash1 1/2 cups fresh mushrooms, sliced1 1/2 cups green onions, sliced1...
Tomato Bruschetta
Ingredients: 1 loaf Italian bread, sliced 1/2 inch thickolive oil2 cloves minced garlic12 roma...
Tomato-Onion Lasagna
Ingredients: 6 -8 large fresh tomatoes, peeled and sliced thin6 yellow onions, sliced thinparmesan...
Zuppa Toscana Soup – Light Version
Ingredients: 1 lb hot Italian turkey sausage1 quart water29 ounces chicken stock2 1/2 lbs...
White Bean Bruschetta
Ingredients: 1 cup cannellini beans, cooked ( white)2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil2 tablespoons...
Pan-Fried Garlic Bread
Ingredients: 1 loaf Italian bread4 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed4 tablespoons olive oil Directions:...
Baked Tomatoes with Orzo and Olives
Ingredients: 4 large tomatoes, halved, hollowed3 cups orzo pasta, Cooked1/4 cup olives, chopped1 teaspoon...
Chicken Pizzaioli
Ingredients: 2 (15 ounce) cans whole tomatoes ( you can used diced tomatoes if...
Mama Tonianns Garlic and Oil
Ingredients: 4 garlic cloves, minced1/2 cup olive oil1 tablespoon butter1 tablespoon dried basil2 tablespoons...
Carrabba’s Italian Butter Clone
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter, melted1 pinch oregano, fresh if possible1 pinch basil, fresh if...
Spaghettini With Roasted Garlic
Ingredients: 1 whole heads of garlic1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for...
Bresaola Al Carpaccio
Ingredients: 6 ounces italian bresaola, sliced paper-thin24 small prepared marinated mushrooms, coarsely chopped (...
Pizelles (Italian Waffle Cookies)
Ingredients: 6 large eggs, beaten2 cups granulated sugar1/2 cup margarine, melted ( not butter)1/2...
Baked Polenta With Garlic
Ingredients: 2 3/4 cups canned low sodium chicken broth2 cups water1 1/2 cups milk3...
Calzones II
Ingredients: 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese4 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded4 ounces ham, finely chopped...
Foolproof Cilantro Lime Pesto
Ingredients: 1 bunch fresh cilantro, rinsed & dried ( 3 c. loosely packed)1/2 cup...
Tapenade
Ingredients: 10 cloves garlic2 lemons, juice of1 (10 ounce) cans black olives1 cup chopped...
Italian-Style Spinach
Ingredients: 2 lbs fresh spinach, washed2 tablespoons water3 tablespoons butter2 cloves garlic, finely chopped1/3...
Antipasto Bread
Ingredients: 1 (6 1/2 ounce) jars marinated artichoke hearts, drained1/2 cup sliced deli hard...
Italian White Bean Soup With Greens (Sbd)
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs swiss chard (I used kale) or 1 1/2 lbs escarole...
Polenta Toasties With Mushroom Sauce
Ingredients: 1 1/4 liters water250 g coarse polentasalt1 tablespoon butter200 g mushrooms, sliced2 garlic...
Pistachio Gelato 1995 ( Italy)
Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted shelled pistachios3/4 cup granulated sugar2 cups whole milk1 teaspoon almond...
Minestrone Verde
Ingredients: 6 cups reduced-sodium vegetable broth1 large onions, sliced thin1/2 cup pasta shells (...
Italian Prosciutto cups
Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach8 ounces ricotta cheese1/2 cup grated parmesan...
Pepperoni Caesar Salad
Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil2 teaspoons red wine vinegar2 teaspoons mayonnaise2 cloves garlic, minced1/2...
Italian Bread Dessert
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine2 small apples, peeled,cored,and sliced into rings1/2...
Sun-Dried Tomato Olive and Parmesan Carbonara
Ingredients: 250 g fettuccine pasta2 eggs, beaten2/3 cup cream1 tablespoon coarse grain mustard1/2 cup...
Cheese and Nut Stuffed Shells
Ingredients: 24 dried jumbo pasta shells2 eggs, slightly beaten1 (15 ounce) cartons ricotta cheese1...
Jan’s Marinara Sauce
Ingredients: 1/3 cup olive oil1 clove large garlic ( I ALWAYS use more!)2 medium...
Chicken Stuffed With Potatoes and Olives
Ingredients: 3 -4 medium red potatoes, unpeeled cooked and cubed10 stuffed green olives, chopped3...
Bruschetta II
Ingredients: 1 baguette or 1 sourdough loaf3 -4 roma tomatoes, sliced*1/2 cup fresh parmesan...
Tender Bruschetta
Ingredients: 3 -4 roma tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped1 small red onions, finely chopped1/4...
Italian Mocha Tiramisu
Ingredients: 1/4 cup instant coffee granules2 tablespoons sugar1/2 cup boiling water1 (8 ounce) packages...
Pumpkin, Lemon and Basil Risotto
Ingredients: 2 cups butternut pumpkin, seeded and diced into 1 centimetre square cubes (...
Vegetarian Minestrone
Ingredients: 1 onions, chopped3 cups water2 cups chopped zucchini1 cup diced carrots1 cup beans,...
Sourdough Pizza Crust
Ingredients: 1/2 cup warm water2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast2 tablespoons olive oil1 teaspoon...
Eggplant (Aubergine) and Ziti Parmesan
Ingredients: 1 3/4 lbs eggplants, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch slicessalt8 ounces ziti...
Ribollita – Giada De Laurentiis
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus some for drizzling on bread1 onions,...
Tomatoes In Marinade
Ingredients: 4 thick sliced tomatoes1 1/2 teaspoons fresh basil, chopped ( or 1/2 t...
Italian Cheese Chicken
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1/2 cup Wishbone Italian dressing1/2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs1/4...
Minestrone
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil2 onions2 garlic cloves2 teaspoons dried basil1 carrots1 potatoes2 courgettes1/4...
Caramel Macchiato
Ingredients: 3 ounces prepared espresso1 ounce caramel syrup ( use syrups prepared for coffees,...
Bolognese Sauce – Probably the Best Outside of Italy
Ingredients: 5 garlic cloves1 brown onions1 carrots1 -2 stalk celeryolive oil500 g lean ground...
Eggplant (Aubergine) Almost Parmigiano
Ingredients: 4 medium eggplants, sliced crosswise into 7 . 5 mm sliceslight olive oilmozzarella...
Mushrooms Florentine
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter1/4 cup onions ( chopped)1 lb fresh white mushrooms ( quartered)1/4...
Mama’s Marinara
Ingredients: 3 cloves garlic, crushed1/2 yellow onions, peeled and chopped fine3 tablespoons olive oilchili...
Maharaja Curry
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 teaspoon cumin seeds2 medium onions, finely chopped1 teaspoon ground...
Great Garlic Bread
Ingredients: 1 loaf long French bread, sliced lenthwise1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup freshly grated...
Sfogliatelle
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt3/4 cup shortening1/2 cup melted shortening1 1/2 lbs...
Siciliana sauce for pasta
Ingredients: 10 anchovies1 cup black olives, pitted and chopped1 tablespoon capers1/3 cup olive oil2...
Toasted Pound Cake With Mascarpone and Amaretto
Ingredients: 1 (10 3/4 ounce) sliced poundcake, cut crosswise into 12 slices3/4 cup apricot...
Veal or Chicken Scaloppine With Saffron Cream Sauce
Ingredients: 1 lb veal ( or boneless chicken breasts)saltpepper2 1/2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons olive...
Fennel, Orange and Olive Salad
Ingredients: 1 fennel bulbs1 large oranges12 black olives1 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoon olive oil1...
“REAL” Italian Bolognese Sauce
Ingredients: 1/4 lb bacon1 medium onions ( finely chopped)1 stalk celery ( finely chopped)1...
Almond Cream (Crema Di Mandorle)
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter1/4 cup sugar1 cup blanched almonds ( chopped)1 cup whipping cream2...
Herbed Polenta
Ingredients: 1 cup assorted fresh herb leaves ( such as mint, tarragon, parsley and...
Italian White Bean Salad
Ingredients: 1 lb dried white beans, Note 1 or 1 lb dried borlotti beans,...
Italian Parmesan Chicken
Ingredients: 1 frying chickens, cut into pieces1 teaspoon seasoning salt1/4 cup flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/8...