Struffoli is a Neapolitan dessert that is traditionally prepared at Christmas and made of tiny dough balls that have been deep-fried and soaked in honey, then piled high on plates and trays. Some like...
Author: FestivelySouthern
Rollups of chicken, Swiss and Parmesan cheeses, ham and herbs - breaded and quickly cooked in the microwave.
Author: sal
Mmm...A yummy pasta dish that stays in the limits of pasta town but still very hearty and healthy meal. This meal is easy to prepare and good to make for a nice fall or summer lunch.
Author: Kate
A hearty, nutritious, and delicious dish, perfect for sharing with anyone who is under the weather or in need of a little comforting. Short brown rice gets you your whole grain (and makes it diabetic-friendly),...
Author: Nicholio
Colorful vegetables and the flavors of lemon and thyme make this orzo dish great for picnics. You can chop the zucchini and carrot instead of grating them to cut down on prep time, just be sure to cook...
Author: LitleLisa1
This delicious pie recipe comes from my grandmother's kitchen, complete with artichokes and a blend of meats and cheeses that bakes to perfection! Makes a 10-inch pie in a few easy steps and tastes wonderful...
Author: JayViolet
This is a famous Italian chocolate cake originally from Capri but popular throughout Southern Italy, where every family has its own recipe. It's a rich, dense chocolate cake that's made either with ground...
Author: Alemarsi
Thick pork chops stuffed with spinach, croutons, and Italian cheeses are grilled on a maple plank. Delicious! I serve these with steamed broccoli and glasses of chilled Riesling.
Author: Challengergurl
Gorgeous white chocolate, apricot, and almond biscotti. So elegant ... and everyone will rave! Serve them plain or drizzled with melted white chocolate. Store in an airtight container.
Author: Tavisha
A low-fat alternative to a traditional Alfredo sauce. I add chicken, most of the time, to make it a complete meal!
Author: AELLIS
A light pie with lots of cannoli flavor. A big success at holiday parties. More or less cherries, almonds or chips maybe used according to taste.
Author: LESA CARUSO
This is a mouth tingling recipe with ricotta, feta, eggplant, tomato, pesto, pumpkin, Parmesan and mozzarella.
Author: BLACK_CAT52
A yummy, very quick and easy vegetarian dish. On the table in 30 minutes.
Author: BRIGIT
This is a delicious moist cookie which is a favorite of ours. You'll love it.
Author: PGOETZ719
Very quick and easy Italian anise lemon cake just like Mama used to make! Serve with a thin icing of milk and confectioners' sugar.
Author: East Village Girl
Great left over meal if there is some left. Freezes well, too. Try it with ground turkey.
Author: MJALOVE
This is a tasty and easy pasta dish I made using ingredients I had on hand.
Author: trizzum
I just happened to put together a few of my favorite things -- olives, garbanzo beans and tuna -- and it turned out to be a real hit. Hope you enjoy!
Author: MMJM
Do you need the convenience of an oven meal? Try this baked chicken piccata to serve with pasta or rice. If you have a picky eater, just serve their chicken without the sauce!
Author: Bibi
Fresh strawberries and balsamic vinegar pair perfectly - even more so in this homemade Italian ice cream. I roast the strawberries in the oven for 30 minutes to release all their sweet juice.
Author: Simona
This is a great twist on pesto pasta! It is my husband's favorite! The dish comes together in a snap!
Author: Veronica
This spinach pasta is fun and inexpensive to make, and packs more spinach than the store-bought version. Don't let the lack of a stand mixer with pasta attachments stop you; a hand-cranked machine works...
Author: Chef John
This is my grandmother's cheesecake recipe passed down to my entire family. It's the best. I can't believe I'm sharing it, but everyone needs to know how to make an authentic Italian cheesecake. It is...
Author: April Caudle
A much lighter pasta Alfredo recipe that's packed with veggies and flavor, but tastes as good as the original. Linguine is extended with shredded zucchini 'noodles' to lower the calorie count and up the...
Author: Jacqueline
Pork loin at its best! This recipe is my personal adaptation from a true Italian chef. It can easily be made at home and may just become one of your favorites, too!
Author: BANZAI
For this Italian pasta dish, make sure to pick thin green asparagus spears, so you can easily stir-fry them in a pan without blanching first.
Author: miche
Delicious round chocolate Italian cookies. Store cookies in a sealed can or cookie jars.
Author: Sam Scopellite
This is a very old favorite of Aunt Dora's collection. I believe it's also called a pie, but this is a hearty dish as a snack or breakfast meal. I now have to make it twice a year, so no one can wait for...
Author: SASSYMOM97
A chicken dish that takes some time and effort to cook, but is very simple to follow. Can be put over pasta or rice.
Author: Lainabug
This is a unique perspective to boring ground-beef stuffed shells. You and everyone will love the taste of the meat and everyone will want to know your secret!
Author: CARAMIA15
This cevapcici (pronounced 'che-vap-chee-chee') recipe is from my husband's family who live in Trieste, Italy. I've added hot Hungarian paprika and nutmeg to mine, to make them spicier. These are great...
Author: TiKiWaHiNe
This is an unusual cheesecake that is absolutely wonderful. If you're going all out, track down real gianduja chocolate and mascarpone cheese. If that seems too expensive, then use semi-sweet chocolate...
Author: SMQ1404
Portobello mushrooms are a really good meat substitute, especially when they are grilled. If possible, use fresh herbs in this recipe.
Author: Maryanne
A quick, oh-so-good Italian dish that is fast, but looks and tastes like it took an hour or more! Serve hot with rice, pasta or stuffing if desired.
Author: Nicole Forese
These Italian sugar cookies feature almond extract in both the cookies and the icing, but you can switch it up and use either vanilla or anise extract, if preferred.
Author: Lee M. Longo
Meatball grinders are perfect for game day. Tender meatballs are simmered in marinara sauce, then loaded into hoagie rolls and topped with mozzarella cheese.
Author: Allrecipes
This is my mom's special homemade lasagna recipe with made from scratch tomato sauce and delicious, cheesy filling. I have found none better anywhere. Serve with a leafy green salad and crusty garlic bread,...
Author: CRAIG
This pesto-based pizza is an amazingly simple and delicious variation to your regular pizza. Adapted from a pizza idea at a popular Neapolitan pizza restaurant in Washington DC, it'll take minutes to make...
Author: collmarie
A delicious meat dish served with your favorite tomato sauce. Top round steak oozing with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Serve over pasta.
Author: Michele O'Sullivan
Make your own cannelloni by wrapping ground chicken, portobello mushrooms, and eggplant in sheets of fresh pasta. The cannelloni are covered in a mozzarella-white sauce and baked in the oven until golden....
Author: Michael Arnim
This is a good way to use up some leftover Italian bread -- or any bread for that matter. Fresh mozzarella melted over vine ripe tomatoes and basil, then drizzled with extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic...
Author: Julia Monroe
Quick-cooking pork cutlets in a lemony marinade are topped off with a flavorful crust. Easy and quick enough for a weeknight, fancy and flavorful enough for company! Its Italian flavors go well over a...
Author: toastyfrenchy