This fruity ricotta and wheat pie is dense and moist and very good. A real Italian treat for Easter.
Author: PAMSTER2
Looking for a different twist on burgers for the evening dinner table? Give these stewed burgers cooked in an Italian-style tomato sauce a try and you'll see smiles galore. Serve with noodles, rice, or...
Author: lutzflcat
Fragrant and colorful fresh egg pasta infused with saffron. Roll out in thin sheets with or without a pasta machine, then bake directly in a lasagna with bolognese or bechamel sauce, or make tagliatelle...
Author: Alemarsi
A sparkling adult lemonade cocktail that is super easy to throw together.
Author: CRAZY4SUSHI
This is a dish adopted from the Liguria region of Italy combining chicken with tomatoes and black olives. Serve with herbed potatoes and crusty bread.
Author: WATL1
My family loves roast beef so I kept messing around with my own recipe until I came up with this one. My family says 'no more' trying to make the perfect roast. This apparently is. Serve with mashed potatoes...
Author: Cyndee S.
This is a healthy, delicious, easy dinner! The best part is that it cooks all in one skillet so there is hardly any mess!
Author: RHARRIS524
This cookie has been a tradition for several generations in my Sicilian family. Our Uncle Frank always made them for us. They are thought to be a Christmas cookie, but he would make them all year long....
Author: mrsjohnson
This hearty lasagna is sure to warm you up on those cold winter nights. Whole milk ricotta and tangy chevre goat cheese, layered with kale and mushrooms. Delicious! If you like more sauce with your lasagna,...
Author: Erin Marie
Got this recipe from a roommate and have received countless compliments in dinner groups. When I'm cooking for dinner group (a lot of people), sometimes I use a 16-ounce bottle Italian dressing with an...
Author: satoukum
This recipe takes just 15 minutes to prepare and 50 minutes of cooking time, but tastes like it took a lot longer. The recipe calls for chicken thighs because the meat is more tender than chicken breasts....
Author: ellenmoriah
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
Every Easter, my grandmother makes two of these pies and they never make it to leftovers.
Author: TRINITYJAE
This is a great recipe for leftover turkey. Even those who say they don't like turkey will eat this. May be assembled in advance and frozen: heat covered dish at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 1/2...
Author: Earla Taylor
This recipe is quick and delicious! I use the broth as an au jus with the sandwiches. Yummy Yummy!
Author: Casey
This recipe is a complete meal. Just add a loaf of fresh bread and you're ready.
Author: George Couch
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
Light, traditional-tasting tiramisu. Cognac can be substituted for amaretto liqueur. Dark coffee can be substituted for espresso.
Author: Meredith
My family loves lasagna, but sometimes I lack the time for the long version. This is easy and satisfies everyone. Try it tonight!
Author: Joanie Heger
Great left over meal if there is some left. Freezes well, too. Try it with ground turkey.
Author: MJALOVE
I come from a big Italian family, my mom made this all the time. Very delicious and very hardy. A great anytime meal. The secret to good eggplant is to peel and drain it, so it's not soggy. Serve with...
Author: MOMMULL1214
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
A colorful and tasty veggie lasagna with plenty of peppers and cheese, with red pepper flakes for zip.
Author: DEWEESE
You'll adore this casserole of fresh lamb, smoked ham, sausage, mixed vegetables, and large, white Italian kidney beans. Serve with fresh crusty bread. If you cook the lamb shank in water, boil it until...
Author: SAF
You will need a pizzelle iron to make these traditional Italian cookies.
Author: DIANE HARP
A quick and filling meal for two is just minutes away. While fusilloni pasta cooks, whip up a sauce made with creamy fresh ricotta, ground turmeric, and add a touch of pepper.
Author: Buckwheat Queen
Sweet peas and basil are tossed with twisty pasta in this easy, delicious dish.
Author: LCOSTANZ
This rich and creamy smoked turkey and spring pea fettuccine recipe is inspired by a pasta I learned long ago working at my first real chef job in San Francisco. There's just something very special about...
Author: Chef John
Seasoned with garlic, anise, and sesame seeds, chuck roast is slowly simmered in a crock pot for a delicious Italian Beef.
Author: Heather Oudman
A delicious layering of roasted vegetables and garlic-sauteed kale make this cheesy lasagna a healthier alternative to the classic Italian dish.
Author: Melanie McClare
This recipe is great for those of us who suffer from 'picky kid syndrome.' You can slice the chicken into strips for even more dinner time fun. Serve with scalloped potatoes and green beans for a wholesome...
Author: Amy Valiante
A creamy risotto with mushrooms, parsley, and red wine. Top each serving with Parmesan cheese.
Author: Amanda
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
Make this classic lasagna recipe zestier by using hot Italian sausage or a little milder with regular Italian sausage. Don't be scared off by the long cooking time. The wait is well worth it. It's a great...
Author: Barb R
Bursting with flavor! Almond, rum, and chocolate in a smooth, creamy base. Great finale for a dinner party or cookout. To serve, spoon the biscuit tortoni into individual old-fashioned ice cream dishes...
Author: Mary Ann
My mother is full-blooded Sicilian. Christmas Eve we celebrated the Vigil and had 7 fish dishes. Since my children were not super fans of anything more than shrimp, I made manicotti to add to the squid...
Author: Fantasy Gardener and Chef
If you really want an all-out fancy restaurant style tiramisu with all the fixin's this is the one. People will speak of this for years to come. You can also make it in a bowl like a trifle!
Author: HBIC
A chicken dish fit for a gondola ride - 'Veneto' means this recipe originated in Venice, Italy! Serve with rice.
Author: CHRISTYJ
Crostoli are a huge part of 'Carnevale' or 'Carnival' in Italy; these light, airy fried pastries are also a favorite holiday treat for Italian-Americans. This family favorite has been handed down from...
Author: Tiffany Taylor
Ossobuco is one of the signature dishes of Milanese cuisine. Veal shanks are cut crosswise to reveal the marrow, a cut often just referred to as 'ossobucco'. The dish is finished with a gremolata, which...
Author: clara
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
My brother came up with this recipe...my whole family loves it! It's easy and delicious! Serve with a tossed salad and Italian bread.
Author: LJFALCIOLA
No one will ever know that these giant pasta shells contain tofu...unless you tell!
Author: CookingForDummies
This is a tender and delicious baked pork chop recipe, with an Italian flair.
Author: larvia57