The story goes that terracotta tile workers in Impruneta, Tuscany, would place this stew into clay pots and cook it in their still-hot kilns overnight where it would be ready in the morning. They used...
Author: Chef John
This is an old family recipe passed down from my grandmother to my father in the 1950's. It has been made countless times by my family. Portion into quart-sized freezer bags and store in the freezer. Fry...
Author: Paul Nenni
This is a great meal that's so economical and easy. Just cut the ingredients into a pan and bake! Serve with Italian bread. Buono Appetito!
Author: Michele O'Sullivan
You can easily make real Italian gelato at home, which is just a great dessert especially in summer. Pistachios are my favorite nuts because they have such an intense flavor. If you can, use Sicilian Bronte...
Author: Squisitosofia
A great chicken dish full of veggies. You can have it for dinner tonight, or freeze it for later.
Author: scarlett
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
Fry the meatballs in oil and butter--they're great just like that. Or if you are going to add them to a pot of sauce, leave them slightly undercooked so as to not overcook them in the sauce. If you're...
Author: Buon Appetito
This magical macaroni dish will make a disappearing act on the dinner table. I've not only served it up as a main dish during the week, but I've served it as a side dish on the Thanksgiving table. It's...
Author: StephPage
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 mouth tingling recipe with ricotta, feta, eggplant, tomato, pesto, pumpkin, Parmesan and mozzarella.
Author: BLACK_CAT52
Wonderful rustic Italian style pasta dish! Meal can be dressed up or down with accompaniments to this tasty pasta.
Author: Bob McDonald
One of my grandma's favorite cookie recipes. These are very traditional Italian cookies with sprinkles flavored with anise extract. If you don't know what anise is, the flavor is very similar to black...
Author: michspad
Red and yellow peppers are sauteed with mushrooms, zucchini, and turkey kielbasa for a great-tasting and colorful meal. This light and delicious recipe is my family's favorite! I hope it will be yours...
Author: Hawn
Pork tenderloins turn out tasty and juicy when briefly brined, glazed with orange, and grilled over coals.
Author: Ben S.
Boneless chicken breasts are pounded thin, then rolled with prosciutto, provolone, and spinach, and cooked in olive oil and white wine.
Author: crystalhowey1981
A delicious lasagna recipe with a twist. Alfredo sauce is named after Roman restaurateur Alfredo di Lello who is credited with creating this dish in the 1920s.
Author: MARBALET
A yummy winter warmer! This dish is great served with a crisp green salad and garlic bread.
Author: Patches
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
Sometimes simple really is the best and this recipe is one of those times. The peppery arugula salad compliments the steak perfectly without stealing the show.
Author: Soup Loving Nicole
About eight years ago, a dear Italian woman introduced me to this dish. She has since passed away and taken her recipes with her, as she had nothing written down. This is the closest of all my attempts...
Author: URBANCHICK
This is a very easy chicken and pasta dish that will have your family raving.
Author: BERTPEREZ
A household favorite, I created this recipe after giving up flour, cheese and most sugar. It is a turkey meatloaf with an Italian touch.
Author: trooworld
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
This is a great new paleo version of your favorite Italian recipe with spaghetti squash. I like to sprinkle a bit of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese over mine.
Author: tclark23
I wasn't an eggplant lover until a friend gave me this recipe which I have tweaked and updated. The few ingredients in the sauce is far tastier than canned sauce and makes the dish. All you need is a side...
Author: Brenda
A super easy and fast beef lasagna recipe. It is made with a prepared sauce, and requires no boiling of the noodles.
Author: Susan T.
Hot chocolate Italian-style is one of the most amazing treats in the world! You have to try this pudding-like chocolate decadence! Add some Irish cream, cinnamon, and whipped cream for a fun variation,...
Author: nikwik
The heavenly, salty, slightly sweet combination of rich tomato-y marinara, crispy creamy fried eggplant, and smoked mozzarella. I'd call this dish transcendent.
Author: lindseytr0n
Eggplant has its fans and its detractors. Even the most devoutly anti-eggplant zealot can't resist this savory combination of spicy eggplant, pancetta, and pasta.
Author: Andrew Bleiman
After searching the internet for for a stuffed zucchini recipe made in a slow cooker, I wasn't too successful, so I decided to try my hand at it. My husband and I loved this recipe and I hope you do too!...
Author: mpenn
This is my family's favorite sandwich! We like it served with a nice fresh Caesar salad. Don't be intimidated by the extra sharp provolone's smell - it's really awesome when melted into the sandwich!
Author: KELT
An Italian waffle cookie made with a pizzelle iron. Sprinkled with powdered sugar. Once completely cooled, store in a container with a well-fitting lid.
Author: Elaine K
It's your classic Italian entree with a Mexican kick! The crumbled corn tostadas, chili powders, chili peppers, and chipotle peppers are the difference from your run-of-the-mill meatballs and sauce. The...
Author: Sachin K.
I used leftover crabmeat and artichokes from another meal, and this turned out delicious! Enjoy! Fresh pizza dough can often be found in the deli section of supermarkets.
Author: Laurie
This is an upscale appetizer with lots of flavor. My college-age daughter, Haven, threw this together, and it is wonderful! (She's much more experimental in the kitchen than I am!) Great for an appetizer...
Author: Laura Adams
This is rich filling bread stuffed full of pepperoni and sausage. It's good as meal with a green salad on the side.
Author: Linda
My 8-year-old and I love to cook together; here is one of our family recipes. The recipe calls for the chicken to be marinated for a few days, but that is a viewers' choice.
Author: JennCD
This is an easy, tasty way to use up zucchini. I have listed the ingredients per person so the amount can be adjusted, depending on how much zucchini you have. Can be made lacto-vegetarian or vegan.
Author: IDAJ
These are the most moist cupcakes I have ever had. It is more of an adult cupcake, as it is not piled with frosting. The glaze on top gives just enough sweetness and flavor!
Author: laureng
You must have a pizzelle iron to make these wafer thin cookies. My pizzelle iron is the single cookie iron that you break into 4 triangles.
Author: Ed
A low-carb take on ravioli. Thin strips of zucchini are stuffed with a classic magro (lean) filling and pesto, topped with tomato sauce and cheese, then baked. Top with fresh hot chile peppers or pepper...
Author: Buckwheat Queen
When my husband's cousin, Nino, was visiting us from Chioggia, Italy, he made us this delicious pie called "Torta Sbriciolata Ricotta e Chioccolato", which translates to crumbly cake with ricotta and chocolate....
Author: Kim's Cooking Now