"Torta al limone," as this cake is known in Italy, is a recipe that I received from my husband's "Zia Pina". I modified her recipe to add the sliced almonds and powdered sugar glaze drizzle on top. This...
Author: Kim's Cooking Now
We added carrot and fresh garlic to this spaghetti sauce, and even made the meatballs healthier by using whole wheat breadcrumbs and fresh parsley. We suggest serving over the whole grain pasta of your...
Author: MakeItHealthy
Lacking a food processor I had to find another way to do this idea which called for an artichoke pesto. My version came out as good or better. This is a great meatless dish hot or cold.
Author: Chairman James
This recipe makes a large amount of sweet, hearty tomato sauce, featuring eggplant, green pepper, onion, and garlic. Serve over egg noodles for a delicious dinner for six.
Author: DIZTHEWONDERKID
This delicious vegan recipe can be quickly thrown together from things you probably already have in the kitchen.
Author: AMEZELL
Extremely rich combination of chicken, spinach and creamy pesto sauce. Serve with crunchy bread and romaine salad--it's the best!
Author: MINERFAMILY
Crafting the perfect affogato is more than meets the eye. In fact, there's more science to the dessert than most would care to acknowledge. Using gelato boosts the incredible flavor, and gives a velvety,...
Author: thedailygourmet
Homemade green pasta dough is just as easy to make at home as regular fresh pasta. All you need to do is add some spinach to the dough to make a nicely colored, flavorful pasta dough that can be turned...
Author: Alemarsi
This panna cotta is like a lemon cream custard. The lemon goes really well with raspberries and strawberries.
Author: Jennifer
Very authentic, completely made from scratch. Rich creamy sauce complimented by delicious blackened chicken. Great food takes more time, but well worth the effort!
Author: -KOL-
My college roommate's family made this every Easter and sent a whole pie to us. I loved it and asked for a recipe but was told I could not have it. So I tweaked a few recipes I found myself, and my final...
Author: Brandi Rose
Tender roast beef cooked cacciatore-style in your slow cooker with lots of bell peppers, onions, and mushrooms in a hearty red wine tomato sauce. Serve with garlic mashed potatoes and garlic bread.
Author: Challengergurl
You'll love this blend of tomatoes, tuna and black olives in a homemade tomato sauce. My mom would make this during Lent for the family, but you'll want to make it all year round. My husband (who hates...
Author: AIRAMA
Bread dough is stuffed pepperoni and mozzarella cheese, and topped with a decorative braid.
Author: Arrenia Grubb
Fried ravioli cookie with a chick pea and chocolate filling. This recipe gets extra points for originality!
Author: MARBALET
Awesome baked spaghetti and meatballs! Well worth the time!
Author: Stephanie
This is a twist on chicken Parmigiana, and because cube steaks are already thin, there's no need to pound them, saving on prep time.
Author: thedailygourmet
We love shrimp with lemon! This is a simple, yet gourmet, pasta dinner.
Author: Qhhunters
Main dish vegetarian eggplant bake, easy because you start with frozen breaded eggplant cutlets and a jar of sauce. Goes great with pasta and a salad.
Author: Ceil Hook
Sfingi are also called zeppole. You'll never realize you're eating ricotta cheese! These are very good - be sure to eat them while they're warm.
Author: KITTYCATGRL
This sweet rice pie is a dessert traditionally served on Easter by many Italian families. But this version is so good, I make it more often than that.
Author: Michele O'Sullivan
Turkey, beef, and Italian sausage meatballs that go perfectly with your favorite marinara sauce. Serve over pasta!
Author: Steve
Amaretto gives this drink a fun twist! Frosty glasses rimmed with amaretto and sugar make this drink even better.
Author: HYATTTM
A clam and pasta dish with the taste of the sea. So easy to prepare and just so delicious. You can also substitute mussels for the clams.
Author: alida
Basil pesto, sun-dried tomatoes and goat cheese intermingle to produce a savory, colorful, EASY vegetarian sandwich. Wonderful served with seedless purple grapes.
Author: Alesa
This mouth-watering chicken and potato dish satisfies all your taste buds!
Author: KXR173
I've been buying a well known frozen dinner bag that's absolutely fantastic, but rather expensive. So I checked the ingredients, searched scampi recipes online, and decided to create my own by adding,...
Author: misteme
This is a very simple yet exciting dish your family will love. It's something different from your average chicken recipe.
Author: CHOMPY
This is a recipe for my Sicilian grandmother's creamy homemade ricotta cheese. Great as a spread on fresh bread or add as a topping to fresh Pasta.
Author: Orcashottie
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
I created this dish after trying a similar dish (made with crab) at a restaurant. It's wonderful! If you like, you can garnish with additional chopped tomato and chopped green onion. If you have the time,...
Author: Jessica
Anchovies are an important ingredient for flavor. Do not substitute. Make with extra sauce to serve over pasta.
Author: DJCARR
My family calls these "Italian Cookies". They can be made with Anisette or with Anise flavoring. The orange juice adds nice flavor. They are a cake-like cookie that is a Christmas tradition in my family....
Author: LLYONS
Sweet grape tomatoes, peppery arugula, and creamy goat cheese get tossed with spicy chicken sausage, pasta, and cannellini beans for a flavor packed treat.
Author: amanda1432
Great unusual fried cookies--the original name is 'Cenci alla Fiorentina.' It came from my Italian cousins. I used these for a bake sale once and ran out before I even got started!
Author: Pat
A light, creamy pasta, asparagus, and shrimp dish. Bright veggies add color and complement nicely. Wonderfully simple in ingredients and quick to prepare!
Author: Jessica Giles
I made this while watching 'A Farewell to Arms' on TV and realized the title suited the intent of the pasta, which was to celebrate the last gleanings from my rather prolific basil patch. If you feel the...
Author: GYPSY-WITCH
Bold flavors in a very light sauce: substantial and satisfying, good warm-weather alternative to spaghetti bolognese. You might think the sauce too thin the first time you make it (almost a thick broth),...
Author: RENZ
A wonderfully tasty recipe with an Italian slant. This meatloaf is even better a day or two after it's cooked. Great for sandwiches, too. Serve with mashed potatoes, steamed veggies, and gravy!
Author: tarata
I had a co-worker share this recipe with me and I put my own twist on it and thought it turned out to be quite tasty! My hubby does not like regular spaghetti but really enjoyed it this way!
Author: Ledbetters
Robert's Homemade Italian Sausage is easy to make and very tasty. Extra lean meat, low sodium, low sugar, and full flavor in every bite. Use in any recipe that calls for Italian sausage.
Author: Robert
A wonderful hazelnut- and coffee-flavored gelato I created after coming home from a trip to Rome a few years ago.
Author: Katie Poppy
A lighter version of a classic. If you want to use regular lasagna noodles and boil them first, omit the vegetable juice.
Author: ZOO66
This results in a sauce that seems much richer than it actually is, and I think you'll love the subtle sweetness the wine imparts, which works wonderfully with the heat from the peppers.
Author: Chef John
Spaghetti is cooked like a risotto in fresh clam sauce for a flavor-packed dish. A few simple ingredients can create this delicious pasta dish that will wow you. The spaghetti take in the juices of the...
Author: Buckwheat Queen
Fresh squash blossoms and parsley give this pasta dish a wonderful summer flavor. Use your favorite pasta shape.
Author: robwala
Make this recipe for a delicious and moist Italian creme layer cake topped with coconut and pecans for a delicious and elegant dessert.
Author: Barbara