Sweet raisins, sour olives and piquant capers conspire to make this a memorable main dish.
Author: Dan
Usually served with dessert wine, this cherry almond biscotti is perfect with espresso or cappuccino.
Author: PJ's kitchen
This is a traditional Italian pork shoulder my mother taught me how to make. It is very flavorful as long as you put enough herbs and spices in it! The pork skin makes 'cracklin' and it is great! You can...
Author: Add Lim
Try this and you'll know why they call it saltimbocca--Italian for 'jump in your mouth.' It's kind of like it jumps right off of your plate. Though it's traditionally made with veal, I made it with chicken....
Author: SandyG
Easy, homemade noodles for two.
Author: Craig Smith, in memory of Elizabeth Larimer
The flavor of spaghetti and meatballs, without the hassle of making meatballs!
Author: jenmannaz
A simple mushroom spinach pizza, much better then takeout pizza!
Author: ALLIEB
"Polpette di ricotta al sugo", as these are known in Italian, are meatless balls made out of ricotta cheese and homemade bread crumbs. Think meatballs, but without the meat! The soft balls are then simmered...
Author: Kim's Cooking Now
Some members of my family call it manicotti, some call it Italian casserole. So I call it Manicotti Italian Casserole. This is one of my all time favorite meals to make, and it's super easy! For gatherings...
Author: ERINLOVE65
I make these cookies each year at Christmas. They are a favorite of family and friends. This recipe makes approximately 120 cookies.
Author: Anonymous
A very unusual but very delicious pasta dish. My Mexican grandfather used to make it and I make it in memory of him. For you, Pepe! Hope you all like it too! Goce! (Enjoy!)
Author: JENNY P.
A delicious dish created from the fresh bounty of my garden. My whole family has seconds when we have this meal!
Author: KATHYP100
If you need Italian sausage, add this seasoning to ground pork and make your own homemade Italian sausage.
Author: thedailygourmet
This delicious sausage pasta dish has a cheesy tomato cream sauce. It's like macaroni for grown ups.
Author: DoughertyDA
This is stuffed, rolled beef that's cooked in a little bit of tomato sauce. It's kind of fun to say bru-ZHOLE. Usually recipes are either rustic or kind of fancy. This recipe is both!
Author: Chef John
This is a wonderful recipe that uses uncooked manicotti noodles.
Author: pie223
This is a great pasta dish. The hardest part of the whole recipe is cutting the escarole. It is fast, simple, and delicious! What more could you ask for? With a loaf of Italian bread it goes a long way....
Author: Renee Trivelli Milillo
This is a great pasta recipe with mussels. You can use all mussels or half mussels and half clams. Use as little or as much chile as you can stand.
Author: mannkochtgut
This labor of love is not your traditional red meat sauce. Bolognese is a delicious meat sauce that is refined and simmered for hours to bring out the great flavors of all the ingredients. Combine it with...
Author: Howard
My great-great-aunt Josie created this recipe and handed it down through the family. The anise seed and anisette give it an authentic Italian flavor. A bit labor intensive, but they are so worth it! Great...
Author: Jeannie Z. Taylor
Anti-meat pasta dish, which makes your tastebuds feel alive with the great combined flavors of sun dried tomatoes, olive oil, red pepper and pesto sauce. My husband and I came up with this recipe about...
Author: JFOCHTMAN
A favorite side dish for Italian meals that is hearty enough to stand alone as a vegetarian main dish. Can be served warm or chilled for later.
Author: Karli Shanklin
Known as 'gnocchi alla sorrentina,' this classic Italian pasta dish that uses simple ingredients and tastes delicious. Use homemade or store-bought gnocchi.
Author: saretta
A healthy, low-fat alternative to high-fat pesto sauce. Can also be made with basil or cilantro.
Author: Sheila Martin
I made this recipe to celebrate Earth Day. Thanks to a thorough browning, mushrooms provide more than enough savoriness. The garlic, cheese, and parsley do the rest. What really blew me away was how close...
Author: Chef John
Think homemade mozzarella cheese is impossible to make? Think again! This recipe shows you how to make delicious mozzarella cheese from scratch. You can create any shape you desire - try larger balls,...
Author: ChefJackie
Fill with your favorite filling, fold over sides and bake with sauce and cheese.
Author: DianeW
This is a super-chocolaty Italian-style ice cream - gelato; use the best ingredients possible, because it really makes a difference. I use 70% chocolate for it.
Author: Ivy
Also called pine nut cookies. I make them and my family eats them so quickly I have to hide a few so I get some.
Author: Maryellen
Healthy, low-fat version of a favorite with an Italian flair.
Author: PattiMcQ
Lemon granita is one of my favorite things about Sicily. It's easy to make at home if a trip to the island isn't possible. Using Meyer lemons, which tend to be sweeter than regular lemons, helps replicate...
Author: Buckwheat Queen
In this classic Italian dessert, sweet, juicy fruit is enveloped in a rich but impossibly light custard.
Author: Chef John
Yummy shrimp in an Alfredo sauce, with portobello mushrooms and red peppers.
Author: Jenn Zeller
All the flavors of Italian pesto (fresh basil, pine nuts, Parmesan, and garlic) in a simple creamy sauce. Also works well with thinly sliced pork tenderloin. Add a splash of milk or cream for a slightly...
Author: JODIE4
Eggplant goes great with tomato, hamburger and garlic in this easy-to-prepare and well-seasoned recipe.
Author: Mari
These holiday cookies are perfect for people of any age. They are good as a quick snack or dessert. Don't worry, they are not balls of butter. They are smooth, chewy, and delicious cookies. This is an...
Author: iluvlax
This dish is very flavorful and easy to make. It is surprising how well the ingredients work together.
Author: megin480
The absolute best Alfredo sauce. You do not want to use a grated parmesan that you buy on a shelf. When you cook with that type, your Alfredo goes from a sauce to a gooey mess. You want to buy a very good...
Author: Greg
This recipe has been in the family for generations. The meat is so tender and with the red pepper sauce, is so flavorful you'll want to make it at least once a week! I love serving this with a spring mix...
Author: CucinaItaliana
My own version of the Italian dessert favorite. 'Panna Cotta' literally means 'cooked cream.' I made it for my husband to take to a work function and they loved it! They send him home with a request for...
Author: Colleen Mitchell
My grandmother made this when I was young. Just found her old recipe book with it in it.
Author: Sherrie Durkee
This is a great recipe for anyone who loves bell peppers! My dad always made this for me when I was growing up... now I make it for my own family and get raves every time! Serve over pasta and with bruschetta...
Author: AMYM20
A delicious combination of chicken and spinach make a wonderful Italian meal. Make sure to have plenty of freshly grated Asiago cheese to top these ravioli.
Author: JCBanks
They are pleasantly sweet, made with almond paste and pine nuts, but no flour.
Author: Adele
A simple, Italian-spiced meatloaf that even those tired of the regular meatloaf will love!
Author: RACHRION
Homemade Italian Lasagna, made with homemade sauce, and filled with ricotta cheese, Italian sausage, and lots of cheese. Serve with crusty Italian bread.
Author: Cathy
This is the classic version of carbonara I grew up eating. Serve it piping hot tossed with extra Parmesan cheese and chopped Italian parsley.
Author: KMOMMYZ
This is a great alternative to Italian-style stuffed shells. Serve this with sour cream and chips and salsa.
Author: AIMEE.HOWE
A delicious lemony treat without the bite of regular limoncello. This makes great Christmas gifts!
Author: Nikki
A rich, tantalizing dish that will leave you wanting more, even if you're full! You can use all different kinds of ravioli, meats, and sauces. A versatile dish for what you have on hand. It can also be...
Author: K-Dub