Ingredients for 20 servings: 1. 1 tablespoon garlic salt2. 1 tablespoon onion powder3. 1 tablespoon sugar4. 2 tablespoons dried oregano5. 1 teaspoon black pepper6. 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme7. 1 teaspoon dried basil8. 1 tablespoon parsley, freeze-dried9. 1/8 teaspoon...
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Cherry Tomato & Chicken Saute With Brown Rice
Ingredients for 2 servings: 1. 8 cherry tomatoes2. 100 g boneless white chicken meat3. 1/4 white onion4. 2 large garlic cloves5. 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil6. 1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar7. 1 teaspoon oregano8. salt9. black pepper10. 1/2 cup cooked brown...
Italian Vegetable Soup With Ground Beef
Ingredients for 12 servings: 1. 1 lb ground beef2. 1 cup onion, chopped3. 1 cup celery, chopped4. 1 cup carrot, chopped5. 2 garlic cloves, minced6. 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes7. 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce8. 2 (19 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained and...
Bruschetta Chicken
Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 1 lb chicken breast, boneless and skinless cut into serving pieces and pounded 1/2-inch thick2. 1 large egg, lightly beaten3. 1/2 cup breadcrumbs4. 3 tablespoons vegetable oil5. 3 tablespoons olive oil6. 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar7....
Ricotta Pure and Simple
Ingredients for 1 servings: 1. 4 quarts whole milk2. 1/2 cup white distilled vinegar3. 1 teaspoon salt Directions: 1. In a clean stainless steel pot on the stovetop, fill with milk and cook on a high heat.2. When temperature reaches 87 degrees F.3. (for soft curds)...
Italian Pretzels
Ingredients for 1 servings: 1. 2 cups miniature pretzel twists2. 1 tablespoon melted butter3. 1 1/2 teaspoons spaghetti sauce mix4. 1 1/2 teaspoons grated parmesan cheese Directions: 1. Put pretzels in a microwave safe bowl.2. Combine butter and spaghetti sauce...
Shrimp and Italian Sausage Fra Diavolo #Ragu
Ingredients for 8 servings: 1. 3 links fresh Italian sausage, any flavor, coin-sliced2. 1 lb fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined3. 4 tablespoons olive oil4. 6 garlic cloves, minced5. 1 red bell pepper, diced6. 3 tablespoons fresh arugula, chopped7. 1 (16 ounce)...
Italian Summer Pasta Salad
Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 6 -8 fresh plum tomatoes2. 3 -4 chopped fresh garlic cloves3. 1 cup chopped fresh basil4. 1/2 cup chopped fresh flat leaf parsley5. 1/4 cup olive oil6. salt, to taste7. pepper, to taste8. 1 lb bow tie pasta or 1 lb rotini pasta9. 1/4...
Italian Stuffed Mushrooms Featuring Ham, Bacon, and Cheese
Ingredients for 10 servings: 1. 4 bacon, slices diced2. 1 tablespoon reserved bacon grease3. 30 large fresh mushrooms4. 1 cup onion & garlic salad crouton, crushed5. 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese6. 1 medium tomatoes, finely chopped7. 2 slices thinly sliced ham,...
Chicken Pasta Milano
Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 1 tablespoon butter2. 2 cloves garlic, minced3. 1/2 cup sun-dried tomato, chopped4. 1 cup chicken broth, divided5. 1 cup heavy cream6. 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts7. 1 teaspoon salt8. 1 teaspoon pepper9. 2 tablespoons olive...
Tomato Basil Roasted Chicken
Ingredients for 2 servings: 1. 2 chicken breasts2. 1 tomatoes3. 1/4 cup shredded cheese (Parmesan and Mozzarella)4. 1 tablespoon olive oil5. 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice, or preferred kind of vinegar)6. 1 garlic clove, crushed (or 1/2 tsp of...
Shrimp Fra Diavolo
Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 1 lb raw shrimp, deveined, shell in2. 3 tablespoons ketchup3. 2 tablespoons olive oil4. 2 tablespoons chili sauce or 2 tablespoons asian chili paste5. 1 tablespoon garlic, chopped6. 1 cup scallion, thinly sliced (about 6)7. 1/2...
Spaghetti Sauce
Ingredients for 6 servings: 1. 6 slices thick cut bacon, finely chopped2. 1 cup finely chopped white onion3. 1 lb ground beef4. 4 garlic cloves, chopped fine5. 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley6. 1 bay leaf, finely crumbled7. 1 teaspoon salt (original...
Lemon Garlic Alfredo Sauce
Ingredients for 2 servings: 1. zest from 1 fresh lemon2. 2 lemons, juice of, fresh3. 1/4 cup butter4. 2 cups heavy cream5. 2 garlic cloves, minced6. 1 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated7. 1/2 cup romano cheese, freshly grated8. 1 teaspoon ground black pepper9. salt...
Briana’s Savory Tortellini Soup
Ingredients for 8 servings: 1. 1 large onion, diced2. 4 garlic cloves, minced3. 2 tablespoons olive oil4. 2 lbs mild Italian sausage, no casing5. 4 cups chicken broth6. 28 ounces petite diced tomatoes7. 8 ounces tomato sauce8. 1 cup heavy whipping cream9. 18 -20...
Pork Chops Toscana
Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 2 tablespoons vegetable oil2. 4 pork chops, about 1 inch thick3. 1 (10 ounce) package sliced mushrooms4. 1 (6 1/2 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, undrained5. 1/4 cup kalamata olives or 1/4 cup oil-cured olives, pitted and...
Mini Italian Biscuits
Ingredients for 30 servings: 1. 2 cups biscuit mix or 2 cups baking mix2. 1/2 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese3. 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder4. 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano5. 1/2 teaspoon dried basil6. 2/3 cup milk Directions: 1. In a bowl, combine the biscuit mix,...
Herbed Grilled Tuna in Foil (Pesce al Cartoccio)
Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 4 slices fresh tuna, one slice per person about 1 " thick2. 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar3. salt & pepper4. 1 cup fresh mint leaves5. 2 teaspoons dried oregano6. 2 large onions, sliced thin7. extra virgin olive oil Directions: 1. Combine...
Mascarpone Orzo Risotto
Ingredients for 2 servings: 1. 1 quart chicken stock (can substitute with stock of choice)2. 1 medium onion3. 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)4. 2 tablespoons mascarpone cheese5. 2 cups orzo pasta Directions: 1. Finely chop onions.2. In small stock pot, heat stock...
Florentine Stewed Calamari With Swiss Chard
Ingredients for 6 servings: 1. 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil2. 4 garlic cloves, chopped3. 1/2 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes4. 1 medium onion, finely chopped5. 2 celery ribs, finely chopped6. 2 medium carrots, finely chopped7. 1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes with...
Meat-Lover’s Slow Cooker Spaghetti Sauce
Ingredients for 8 servings: 1. 1 tablespoon olive oil2. 1 large sweet onion, chopped3. 1/2 lb hot Italian sausage4. 1 lb lean ground beef5. 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning6. 1 teaspoon garlic powder7. 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram8. 1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce9....
Italian Soda
Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 4 cups carbonated water2. 8 tablespoons of flavored syrup3. 8 tablespoons soymilk Directions: 1. Mix all ingredients together. Enjoy your meal!
Spicy Spaghetti With Garlic Mushrooms
Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 2 tablespoons olive oil2. 8 ounces chestnut mushrooms, thickly sliced3. 1 garlic, thinly sliced4. 2 tablespoons parsley, leaves only5. 1 celery rib, finely chopped6. 1 onion, finely chopped7. 14 ounces chopped tomatoes8. 1/2 red chili...
Italian Sausage Tvp
Ingredients for 2 servings: 1. 1/2 cup textured vegetable protein2. 3/8 cup boiling water3. 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt4. 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder5. 1/4 teaspoon ground fennel6. 1/2 teaspoon paprika7. 1/2 teaspoon black pepper8. 1 egg white9. 1/4 cup breadcrumbs...
Jill’s Spaghetti Sauce
Ingredients for 8 servings: 1. 1 lb hot Italian sausage2. 1 lb lean ground beef3. 1 small onion, chopped4. 3 -4 garlic cloves, minced5. 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes6. 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste7. 2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce8. 1/2 cup water9. 3 teaspoons...
Chicken Saltimbocca
Ingredients for 2 servings: 1. 1/2 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed2. 2 teaspoons olive oil3. 2 chicken cutlets, pounded flat4. 2 slices prosciutto5. 2 tablespoons fresh parmesan cheese, grated6. 2/3 cup low sodium chicken broth7. 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice8....
Italian Sausage Spinach and Ricotta Toasts
Ingredients for 1 servings: 1. 8 ounces bulk sweet Italian sausage links, smashed up2. 1 clove garlic, minced3. 1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry or 1 1/2 cups fresh spinach4. 1/2 cup ricotta cheese5. 1 dash freshly grated nutmeg6. fresh...
Italian Bruschetta
Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 3 ripe vine ripened tomatoes, diced2. 2 tablespoons red onions, finely diced3. 1 tablespoon virgin olive oil4. 1/8-1/4 fluid ounce balsamic vinegar5. 1 pinch sea salt6. cracked black pepper7. 1/2 cup basil leaves8. 1 small sourdough...
Mascarpone-filled Figs or Apricots With Amaretto
Ingredients for 2 servings: 1. 3 ounces mascarpone cheese or 3 ounces cream cheese2. 2 tablespoons sour cream3. 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar4. 6 fresh figs or 6 canned apricot halves, drained,patted dry5. 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted6. 1/8 teaspoon ground...
Microwave Ravioli Casserole
Ingredients for 6 servings: 1. 1 lb lean ground beef2. 1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup)3. 2 (15 ounce) cans beef ravioli4. 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese or 1 cup cheddar cheese Directions: 1. Crumble beef into 2-quart microwavable casserole.2. Add onion.3. Cover...
Guilt Free Whole Wheat Pizza Dough
Ingredients for 16 servings: 1. 2 1/3 cups whole wheat flour2. 1/2 teaspoon sugar substitute3. 1 teaspoon salt4. 1 teaspoon yeast5. 1 tablespoon milk6. 1 cup warm water7. 1/2 teaspoon sage8. 3/4 teaspoon paprika9. 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder10. 1/4 teaspoon pepper11....
Macaroni Cake
Ingredients for 12 servings: 1. 2 cups spaghetti2. 6 eggs3. 2 cups whole milk4. 1 cup cream (i used vanilla carmel creamer)5. 1 cup sugar6. 2 teaspoons vanilla7. 2 teaspoons cinnamon8. 4 teaspoons butter (place on top on dessert prior to baking) Directions: 1. Cook...
Tuscan Lamb Skillet
Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 8 lamb rib chops, cut 1 inch thick (1-1/2 pounds)2. 2 teaspoons olive oil3. 3 cloves garlic, minced4. 1 (19 ounce) can white kidney beans, rinsed and drained (cannellini)5. 1 (8 ounce) can Italian-style stewed tomatoes, undrained6. 1...
Rich Italian Vegetable Stew (Ratatouille My Way)
Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 2 -3 zucchini, sliced2. 1 large eggplant, peeled and cut into chunks3. 1 red bell pepper, peeled and cut into chunks4. 1 green bell pepper, peeled and cut into chunks5. 1 yellow bell pepper, peeled and cut into chunk6. 1 large onion,...
Tagliatelle With Meat Sauce
Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 1 lb tagliatelle pasta noodles2. 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil3. 3 garlic cloves, chopped4. 1 small yellow onion, chopped5. 1 carrot, chopped6. 1 small green pepper, chopped7. 1/4 lb pancetta, chopped8. 1 lb ground chuck9. 1/2...
Minty Salmon and Broccoli Frittata
Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 1 lb new potato2. 1 head broccoli, cut into small florets3. 2 skinless salmon fillets4. 1 tablespoon olive oil5. 1 ounce mint, finely chopped6. 8 eggs, beaten7. salt and pepper Directions: 1. Boil the potatoes in a large pan for 10-12...
Chicken Pasta Carbonara
Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 8 slices bacon, chopped2. 5 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1/2 inch thick slices3. 4 -5 cloves garlic, minced4. salt, freshly ground pepper to taste5. 6 medium tomatoes, seeds removed and coarsely chopped into 1 inch...
Italian Pot Roast
Ingredients for 6 servings: 1. 1 (3 lb) boneless beef rump roast2. 2 tablespoons vegetable oil3. 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can beef broth4. 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste5. 1 (4 ounce) can mushroom stems and pieces, drained6. 1 medium onion, chopped7. 1 large carrot, chopped8....
Easy Basil Fettuccine Alfredo
Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 16 ounces fettuccine2. 16 tablespoons unsalted butter3. 3 cups grated parmesan cheese (Parmigiano Reggiano is the classic)4. 1/2 cup pasta water (reserved during the cooking of the pasta)5. 1/2 cup fresh basil leaf6. salt and pepper7....
Baked Ziti With Sausage
Ingredients for 6 servings: 1. 1 tablespoon olive oil2. 1/4 yellow onion, finely chopped3. 12 ounces Italian sausages4. 3 cups ground tomatoes5. 2 teaspoons dried oregano, crumbled6. 2 teaspoons dried basil7. 8 ounces ricotta cheese8. 1 teaspoon salt9. 1/4 cup fresh...
Pasta Alla Norma
Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil2. 4 garlic cloves, very thinly sliced3. 2 medium eggplants, cut into 1/2 inch cubes4. 1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, drained diced (San Marzano style)5. 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved6. salt, to taste7....
Cauliflower With Gorgonzola and Walnuts
Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 1 head cauliflower2. 4 ounces gorgonzola (crumbled or cut into pieces)3. 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine4. 2 tablespoons flour5. 2 cups milk6. 1 medium onion, sliced thin7. 1/4 cup chopped walnuts8. chopped fresh...
Ratatouille Polenta Bake
Ingredients for 6 servings: 1. 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped (1/2 cup)2. 1 medium bell pepper, coarsely chopped (1 cup)3. 1 small eggplant, unpeeled (1 pound)4. 1 medium zucchini, diced (1 cup)5. 1/2 teaspoon salt6. 1/4 teaspoon pepper7. 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can...
Marinara Sauce
Ingredients for 10 servings: 1. 2 cups diced onions2. 2 teaspoons oregano3. 2 teaspoons basil4. 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper5. 1 teaspoon black pepper6. 6 garlic cloves, diced small7. 6 ounces tomato paste8. 1/2 cup red wine9. 28 ounces tomato sauce10. 28 ounces...
Budino Di Ricotta (Cream Cheese Custard)
Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 1/2 lb ricotta cheese2. 1/4 cup milk chocolate, grated3. 1/4 cup walnuts, finely chopped4. 2 tablespoons heavy cream, more if needed Directions: 1. Cream the ricotta, add the chocolateand nuts and blend thoroughly, add cream as needed...
Bow Tie Casserole
Ingredients for 8 servings: 1. 12 ounces bow tie pasta (can also use elbow pasta)2. 1 jar marinara sauce3. 1 (1 lb) container low fat cottage cheese4. 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream5. 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and sqeezed of excess...
Pasta With „quickie” Sauce
Ingredients for 2 servings: 1. 170 g whole wheat linguine (or pasta of choice)2. 1 garlic clove, thinly sliced3. 3 -4 tablespoons olive oil4. 8 -12 grape tomatoes5. 1/4 onion, minced6. salt7. 2 teaspoons parmesan cheese, grated Directions: 1. Cook pasta according to...
Buca Di Beppo Bruschetta Salvatore
Ingredients for 6 servings: 1. 6 slices Italian bread, 1/2 inch thick2. salt3. 6 slices fresh eggplants, 1/4 inch-thick pieces sliced lengthwise4. 3/4 cup olive oil5. 3 medium fresh tomatoes, diced6. 1/2 medium red onion, chopped7. 2 tablespoons chopped fresh...
Chef-Boy-I-Be Illinois’ Pesto Chicken Bundles
Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts2. 1 (4 ounce) package boursin cheese, softened3. 1/3 cup pesto sauce (homemade or store bought)4. 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce5. 1 (8 ounce) jar sliced mushrooms6. 1 cup dry white wine7. 1 teaspoon...
Prosciutto Tortellini With Shrimp
Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 20 ounces frozen cheese tortellini2. 1 tablespoon olive oil plus more for tortellini3. 20 large shrimp, peeled and deveined (15- to 20-count)4. 6 ounces mushrooms, sliced5. 4 ounces prosciutto, diced6. 2 tablespoons diced sun-dried...
Prosciutto and Pepper Risotto
Ingredients for 5 servings: 1. 25 g butter2. 1 onion3. 1 crushed garlic clove4. 450 ml vegetable stock5. 150 ml white wine6. 1 red bell pepper7. 250 g risotto rice8. 125 g prosciutto ham9. 2 tablespoons lemon juice10. 2 tablespoons single cream11. 1 tablespoon olive...
Chicken Scarpiello
Ingredients for 6 servings: 1. 1/2 cup olive oil2. 1 lb Italian sausage, combo of hot and sweet,cut into bite size pieces3. 2 1/2 lbs chicken, bone-in,cut into 12 pieces4. 1 large bell pepper, julienned5. 1 large red pepper, julienned6. 1 large yellow onion,...
Italian Beef Brisket
Ingredients for 8 servings: 1. 4 lbs beef brisket2. 2 (8 ounce) cans beef gravy3. 1 (12 ounce) bottle newman's own Italian salad dressing4. 2 (2 ounce) envelopes Lipton Onion Soup Mix5. 2 (8 ounce) cans mushrooms or 1 lb fresh mushrooms6. 1/2 teaspoon black pepper...
Cavatelli With Garlic, Crab, Chile and Trebbiano
Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil2. 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced3. 1 tablespoon serrano chili, finely sliced4. 2 cups trebbiano wine or 2 cups other dry white wine5. 4 tablespoons butter6. 1 lb fresh lump crabmeat, cooked,picked over...
Baked Fish W/Swiss Chard and Leeks
Ingredients for 6 servings: 1. 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped2. 2 garlic cloves, minced3. 1/2 teaspoon fresh sage, chopped4. 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped5. 1 bunch swiss chard, trimmed and coarsely chopped6. 2 medium leeks, cleaned and sliced7. 2 (8 ounce) cans...
Cream With Coffee and Chocolate (Eggless Semifreddo)
Ingredients for 2 servings: 1. 1/2 cup heavy cream2. 1 tablespoon instant coffee, powdered3. 2 tablespoons cocoa, preferably Dutch cocoa4. 4 tablespoons sugar, superfine5. 2 tablespoons rum Directions: 1. Pour cream into a bowl and beat with a whisk or an egg...
Creamy White Chicken & Artichoke Lasagna
Ingredients for 12 servings: 1. 2 cups boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded2. 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, chopped3. 1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomato4. 1 (8 ounce) package KRAFT Shredded Mozzarella Cheese with a Touch of PHILADELPHIA,...
Divine Italian Chicken Salad
Ingredients for 7 servings: 1. 2 lbs chicken breasts, Organic Free-Range (6)2. 5 ounces vermicelli (for diabetics, use low-carb rotini or penne pasta)3. 1 lb broccoli floret4. 1 lb frozen spinach5. 1 lb peas6. 1 pint marinated artichoke7. 1/2 pint red bell pepper,...
Jane’s Pizza Sauce (Oamc)
Ingredients for 1 servings: 1. 1 large onion, chopped2. 2 garlic cloves, minced3. 3 tablespoons olive oil4. 1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes5. 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes6. 1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste7. 1 teaspoon salt8. 3 -5 dashes ground pepper, to taste9....
Garlic Herb Chicken with Fettuccine
Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 8 ounces dry fettuccine pasta2. 1 teaspoon oil3. 1 lb chicken breast, cut into strips4. 1 red peppers or 1 yellow pepper, cut into thin strips5. 1/2 cup mccormick flavor medleys garlic and herb seasoning Directions: 1. Cook pasta and...
Zuppa Di Fagioli Con La Pasta (Italian Bean Soup With Pasta)
Ingredients for 10 servings: 1. 1 (16 ounce) bag dried great northern beans or 1 (16 ounce) bag navy beans2. 2 -3 smoked ham hocks or 2 -3 smoked pork shanks3. 1/4 lb procuitto ham (finely chopped)4. 6 cups chicken stock5. olive oil6. 1 onion, chopped7. 3 carrots,...
Baked Meatballs
Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 1 1/4 lbs 98% fat free lean ground turkey2. 1 lb ground lean pork3. 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained thoroughly4. 3/4 cup parmesan cheese, finely grated5. 1 whole egg6. 2 1/4 teaspoons dried basil7. 2 1/4 teaspoons...
Italian Bruschetta With Bread from France
Ingredients for 1 servings: 1. 1 slice bread, from france2. 1 tablespoon sun-dried tomato (pureed with oregano, capers, anchovies, extra virgin olive oil, hot peppers, salt and garlic)3. 3 salad leaves4. 3 -4 slices cherry tomatoes Directions: 1. Take one slice of...
Italian Sausage Frittata
Ingredients for 6 servings: 1. 1 1/2 lbs bulk Italian sausage2. 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced3. 2 tablespoons butter4. 1 garlic clove, minced5. 3 large swiss chard leaves, rolled and sliced thin6. 1 cup mild cheddar cheese, grated7. 14 large eggs8. 1 3/4 cups...
Tuscan Chicken Pizza
Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 1 store bought pizza dough, uncooked2. 1 cup tomato sauce, like hunts3. 3 cups fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced or shredded4. 2 cups cooked chicken (i like grilled)5. 2 tablespoons fresh basil, sliced6. 1 tablespoon dried parsley7....
Italian Biscotti
Ingredients for 1 servings: 1. 1/4 cup butter2. 3/4 cup sugar3. 3 eggs4. 3 cups flour, sifted5. 1 teaspoon baking powder6. 1/2 teaspoon salt7. 1/2 teaspoon vanilla8. 1 tablespoon anise seed9. 2 tablespoons lemons, rind of, grated10. 2 tablespoons orange rind, grated...
Zesty Italian Dip
Ingredients for 12 servings: 1. 16 ounces reduced-fat sour cream or 16 ounces Greek yogurt2. 2 tablespoons Italian salad dressing mix (Wildtree Italian Salad Dressing Mix) Directions: 1. Mix inrgredients in a large bowl.2. Enjoy. Enjoy your meal!
Pork Pear Casserole
Ingredients for 8 servings: 1. 1 1/2 lbs lean pork, cut into 1 inch cubes2. 3 tablespoons salad oil3. 2 cups water4. 1/4 cup vinegar5. 2 tablespoons soy sauce6. 2 tablespoons tiger sauce7. 1 clove garlic8. 1 1/2 teaspoons salt9. 1/2 teaspoon pepper10. 1/2 green...
Strawberries in Balsamico
Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 750 g strawberries2. 60 g caster sugar3. 2 tablespoons dark balsamic vinegar4. 125 g mascarpone cheese Directions: 1. Wash, drain and slice the strawberries.2. Put them into a bowl, mix in the sugar and marinate for 30 minutes at room...
Frittata Wrap
Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 4 whole wheat tortillas2. 1 teaspoon olive oil3. 1 garlic clove, minced4. 3 green onions5. 1/2 cup chopped green pepper6. 1/2 cup chopped artichoke7. 1 roasted red pepper, sliced8. 1/3 cup sliced olive9. 4 slices ham or 4 slices...
Spring Frittata
Ingredients for 8 servings: 1. 4 tablespoons olive oil2. 2 shallots, minced3. 1 lb thin fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces4. 8 small red new potatoes, unpeeled and thinly sliced5. 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives6. 1 teaspoon salt7. 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground...
Mocha Affagato
Ingredients for 1 servings: 1. 1 pinch powdered chocolate milk mix2. 1 fluid ounce espresso coffee3. 1 scoop vanilla ice cream Directions: 1. Place a pinch of powdered chocolate in an extra large coffee mug or coffee bowl.2. Add a shot of freshly brewed espresso.3....
Quick Gnocchi by Sandy Metzler
Ingredients for 2 servings: 1. 1 cup instant potato flakes2. 1 cup boiling water3. 1 egg4. 1 teaspoon salt5. 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper6. 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Directions: 1. Place potato flakes in a medium-size bowl. Pour in boiling water; stir until...
Anise Pizzelles
Ingredients for 72 servings: 1. 1 cup margarine2. 2 cups sugar3. 6 eggs, well beaten4. 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon5. 1 teaspoon anise oil6. 1 teaspoon anise flavoring7. 2 teaspoons vanilla8. 1/2 teaspoon baking powder9. 4 1/2 cups flour Directions: 1. Melt and cool...
Linguine Alla Lorenza
Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 2 lbs small zucchini2. 1/2 cup olive oil3. 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced4. salt5. pepper6. 1 lb linguine7. 1/2 cup freshly grated romano cheese8. 8 ounces whole milk ricotta cheese Directions: 1. Scrub zucchini and blot dry with paper...
Cream Cheese Tomato Sauce
Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 1 -2 tablespoon butter2. 1 medium onion (chopped)3. 1/2 lb sweet Italian sausage4. 1 cup pepperoni slice (diced small)5. 1 tablespoon garlic (minced)6. 1 teaspoon dried oregano7. 1 teaspoon dried basil8. 1 teaspoon thyme9. salt and...
Plt: Pancetta, Lettuce and Tomato Panini
Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 3/4 lb pancetta, sliced as thick as bacon2. 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil3. 1/4 cup mayonnaise4. 8 large slice country bread5. unsalted butter, at room temperature6. 12 slices tomatoes7. fresh ground black pepper8. 1 romaine lettuce...
Italian „Coffee”
Ingredients for 1 servings: 1. 1 1/2 ounces Amaretto2. 2 tablespoons coffee ice cream3. coffee4. 1 pinch ground coriander Directions: 1. Combine in coffee mug, garnish w/coriander & serve. Enjoy your meal!
Easy Pasta Fagioli With Sausage
Ingredients for 10 servings: 1. 1/4 cup olive oil2. 4 garlic cloves (chopped)3. 1 large onion (chopped)4. 2 (16 ounce) packages sweet sausage (squeeze the meat out of the skins)5. 2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans (with liquid)6. 2 (29 ounce) cans tomato sauce7. 2...
Italian Sausage Chicken Chili
Ingredients for 6 servings: 1. 1 tablespoon olive oil2. 1 lb Italian chicken sausage3. 1 garlic clove, minced4. 1 (19 ounce) can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained5. 1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce6. 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained7. 1 (12 ounce) can...
Italian Mozzarella Chicken W/Tomatoes & Artichokes
Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 5 plum tomatoes, cored, seeded and chopped2. 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped3. 13 3/4 ounces artichoke hearts, drained well & chopped (not marinated)4. 2 tablespoons olive oil5. 1 teaspoon sugar6. 2 tablespoons flour7. salt and...
Italian Chicken Cheese Rollups (Light)
Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts2. 1 teaspoon dried basil3. 1/4 teaspoon pepper4. 1/4 teaspoon salt5. 4 (1 ounce) part-skim mozzarella cheese, string6. cooking spray7. 1 cup tomato sauce Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350°F.2. Place...
Pizza Dough
Ingredients for 8 servings: 1. 2 1/4 teaspoons yeast2. 1 teaspoon honey3. 1 cup warm water, 105 to 115 degrees F4. 3 cups all-purpose flour5. 1 teaspoon kosher salt6. 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, plus additional for brushing Directions: 1. In a small bowl,...
Italian Sausage and Beef Rice Casserole
Ingredients for 6 servings: 1. 1 lb mild Italian sausage (ground not links)2. 1 lb ground chuck3. 1 medium vidalia onion (diced)4. 1/2 green bell pepper (diced)5. 2 garlic cloves (diced)6. 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil7. 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce8. 1...
Hot Italian Sandwiches
Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 8 ounces tomato sauce2. 1/4 teaspoon basil3. 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes4. 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder5. 1 lb bulk Italian sausage6. 4 hamburger buns7. 6 ounces mozzarella cheese8. 1 tablespoon olive oil9. 1 large onion,...
Northern Italy Meatballs
Ingredients for 5 servings: 1. 1 lb lean ground beef2. 1 slice dry bread, without the crust, soaked in3. 1/2 cup milk4. 1 medium garlic clove, crushed5. 1/3 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese6. 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley7. 2 eggs8. 1 cup unseasoned...
Roasted Eggplant (Aubergine) and Pepper Salad
Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 2 eggplants, cut into 3/4 inch thick slices (2 1/2 lbs.)2. 2 large green bell peppers, cut into 1/2 inch wide strips3. 2 large red bell peppers, cut into 1/2 inch wide strips4. 8 garlic cloves, large, unpeeled5. 1/2 cup olive oil6. 3/4...
Veal Piccata//Veal Francaise
Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 2 tablespoons olive oil2. 2 tablespoons butter3. 8 veal scallopini4. flour, mixed with5. salt & pepper (for dredging)6. 2 eggs, and7. 2 tablespoons water, whisked8. 1 cup chicken broth9. 1 lemon, juiced10. 1 lemon, sliced for...
Slow Cooker Italian Chicken
Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 1/4 cup butter2. 1 (2/3 ounce) package Italian salad dressing mix3. 2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans condensed golden mushroom soup4. 1 (8 ounce) containter chive & onion cream cheese5. 1 cup white wine6. 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves...
Tomato Potato Galette
Ingredients for 6 servings: 1. 5 medium red potatoes, washed & grated2. 1/4 teaspoon salt3. 1/4 teaspoon coarse black pepper4. 3 cloves garlic, minced5. 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme6. 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar7. 1 large egg8. 3...
Emergency Meatball Sub Dinner
Ingredients for 1 servings: 1. 6 frozen meatballs (homemade or store bought)2. 1/4 cup pasta sauce, from a jar3. 2 tablespoons cheese, shredded4. 4 submarine rolls Directions: 1. Heat frozen meatballs in a microwave oven, on a paper towel on a plate, for 4 to 5...
Mom’s Meat Lasagna
Ingredients for 9 servings: 1. 1 lb ground beef2. 3 ounces tomato paste3. 14 ounces whole tomatoes4. 1/2 cup red wine5. 1/2 white onion6. 1 garlic clove7. 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano8. 6 lasagna noodles9. 7 ounces ricotta cheese10. 1 egg11. 1 teaspoon salt12. 1...
Chicken Tortellini in a Cream Sauce
Ingredients for 6 servings: 1. pasta dough2. 2 ounces prosciutto3. 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breast4. 1/3 cup dried breadcrumbs5. 1/2 teaspoon salt6. 1/2 teaspoon pepper7. 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg8. 1/2 cup butter9. 1 cup heavy cream10. 1 cup parmesan...
Caesar BLT Wraps
Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 3 cups romaine lettuce leaves, torn2. 1 medium tomatoes, chopped3. 1/3 cup bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled4. 1/4 cup caesar salad dressing5. 1 1/2 cups sargento artisan blends shredded parmesan cheese6. 4 (10 inch) flour tortillas...
Ossobuco Al Forno – Baked Veal Shanks
Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 4 veal shanks (cut 2-inch thick)2. 2 tablespoons flour3. salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste4. 1/4 cup olive oil5. 1 teaspoon butter or 1 teaspoon margarine6. 1 cup chopped tomato (canned are fine)7. 1 cup chicken broth8. 1/4...
Italian Chicken (or Shrimp) w/Tomato Cream Sauce
Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 4 ounces thin pasta2. 12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips or shrimp or scallops3. 1 medium onion, wedged4. 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced Italian tomatoes5. 2 cloves garlic, minced6. 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce7....
Hearty Italian Chicken Vegetable Soup
Ingredients for 1 servings: 1. 2 lbs chicken breasts (diced)2. 2 (12 ounce) cans tomatoes (diced)3. 1 cup celery (diced)4. 1 cup onion (diced)5. 1/2 cup corn6. 1/2 cup peas7. 1/2 cup carrot (diced)8. 1/2 cup green beans (diced)9. 1 cup potato (diced)10. 6 cups hot...
Swordfish Spiedini – Giada De Laurentiis
Ingredients for 6 servings: 1. 2 tablespoons olive oil2. 1 -2 teaspoon herbes de provence (in the spice section of the grocery store)3. 1/2 teaspoon salt4. 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper5. 1 1/2 lbs swordfish steaks, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces6. 6...
Chicken Parmigiana
Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves2. 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste3. 3/4 cup water4. 2 garlic cloves, minced5. 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes6. 1 teaspoon salt7. 1/4 teaspoon pepper8. 1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning9. 1/2...
Mom’s Chicken Cacciatore
Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 3 tablespoons olive oil2. 2 tablespoons garlic, chopped3. 1 tablespoon rosemary4. 10 ounces mushrooms (1 package)5. 6 ounces tomato paste (small can)6. 1 -1 1/2 cup dry white wine7. 4 -6 skinless chicken legs8. salt & pepper9. Italian...
Scalidi Cookies
Ingredients for 1 servings: 1. 12 eggs (11 will just have yolks used)2. 2 tablespoons sugar3. 2 tablespoons melted butter, cooled4. 1 tablespoon vanilla flavoring5. 1 teaspoon baking powder6. 1 pinch salt7. flour, as needed8. vegetable oil, for covering dough...
Herbed Focaccia Stuffed With Tomato and Provolone Cheese
Ingredients for 6 servings: 1. yellow cornmeal2. 2 (1/4 ounce) packages active dry yeast3. 1/2 teaspoon sugar4. 7 -7 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour5. 2 teaspoons salt6. 2 teaspoons dried marjoram7. 2 teaspoons dried oregano8. 2 teaspoons dried thyme9. 2...
Shrimp Calzones
Ingredients for 5 servings: 1. 1 (10 ounce) package prepared pizza crust2. 1/3 cup Italian-style tomato paste3. 1 tablespoon water4. 1/4 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning5. 1 (8 ounce) package frozen cooked baby shrimp, thawed and drained6. butter-flavored cooking...
Simply Potato Pizza Pie #5FIX
Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 1 (16 ounce) package Simply Potatoes Traditional Mashed Potatoes2. 1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes, drained and chopped fine or 1 cup finely chopped tomatoes3. 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided4. 3/4 lb grated fontina or 3 cups grated...
Bean Soup With Pasta Water
Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 12 ounces dried white beans2. boiling previously used pasta water3. 3 tablespoons olive oil4. 2 -4 garlic cloves, sliced5. chili pepper flakes6. dried rosemary7. dry oregano8. 4 cups unsalted meat broth9. salt Directions: 1. Rinse the...
Crock Pot Italian Sloppy Joes
Ingredients for 6 servings: 1. 1 lb Italian turkey sausage, removed from casing2. 3/4 cup onion, chopped3. 3 garlic cloves, minced4. 1 red bell pepper, chopped in 1/2-inch pieces5. 1 green bell pepper, chopped in 1/2-inch pieces6. 1 1/3 cups crushed tomatoes,...
Garlic Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta
Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil2. 4 -6 cloves crushed garlic (to taste)3. 1/2 cup chopped onion4. 1/4-1/3 cup sliced sun-dried tomato5. 1 teaspoon dried basil6. 1 teaspoon dried oregano7. pepper8. salt9. 1 dash coriander10. 8 ounces...
Toasted Polenta-Cheese Slices
Ingredients for 6 servings: 1. 1 1/2 cups Fontina cheese, shredded (6 oz)2. 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated3. 2 tablespoons fresh basil, minced (or 2 tsp. dried basil)4. 2 1/2 cups water5. 1 cup yellow cornmeal (or quick cooking polenta)6. 1 cup cold water7. 1/2...
Creamy Ravioli
Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 1 (16 ounce) package frozen ravioli (any flavor, I used chicken & cheese ravioli)2. 1 (14 ounce) can Italian stewed tomatoes3. 1/4 cup sun-dried tomato, chopped4. 1/2 cup cream5. 1/4 cup pesto sauce (store bought or homemade)6. 1...
Deep Dish Pizza Quiche
Ingredients for 8 servings: 1. 4 ounces cream cheese, softened2. 4 large eggs3. 1/3 cup heavy cream4. 1/4 cup parmesan cheese5. 1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning6. 2 cups pizza cheese, shredded7. 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder8. 1/2 cup pizza sauce (no sugar and low...
Italian Delight Espresso
Ingredients for 1 servings: 1. 1/4-1/2 ounce Amaretto or 1/4-1/2 ounce almond-flavored syrup2. 2 -4 ounces hot fresh espresso (sweetened to taste) or 2 -4 ounces strong coffee (sweetened to taste)3. 1/2-1 ounce sambuca romana4. whipped cream, for garnish Directions:...
Linguini Allo Scoglio
Ingredients for 1 servings: 1. 1/2 garlic clove2. 2 leaves fresh slightly chopped basil3. 2 teaspoons olive oil4. 1 ounce white wine5. 1 ounce clam juice6. salt and pepper7. 1 cup marinara sauce (sweet and or simple)8. 3 mussels9. 3 shrimp10. 6 littleneck clams11. 3...
Panzanella (Italian Bread Salad)
Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 2 tomatoes2. 1 yellow bell pepper3. 1 cucumber, thinly sliced4. 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced5. 1 tablespoon capers6. 1/4 cup fresh basil, thinly sliced7. 1/4 cup red wine vinegar8. 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil9. 1/4 teaspoon salt, to...
Oyster Mushroom and Three Cheese Beef Manicotti
Ingredients for 6 servings: 1. 12 manicotti2. 3 cups oyster mushrooms, chopped3. 2 cups leeks, chopped (white and pale green parts)4. 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic, minced5. 4 ounces lean ground beef6. 1/4 beef stock7. 2 tablespoons tomato paste8. 3/4 teaspoon dried...
Turkey Breasts Italiano
Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 1/4 cup flour2. 1/4 teaspoon salt3. 1/8 teaspoon pepper4. 4 turkey breast, slices (3-4 oz)5. 2 tablespoons olive oil6. 2 tablespoons butter7. 16 ounces tomato sauce8. 1 teaspoon basil9. 1 teaspoon oregano10. 1 teaspoon italian...
Poppy Cannon Theme Chicken Amandine
Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 3/4 cup dry white wine (e.g., chablis, pinot grigio, etc.)2. 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil3. 5 teaspoons Italian salad dressing mix (dry mix in packet - 1 packet)4. 1/2 cup scallion, chopped5. 1/2 cup almonds, sliced6. 1 lb boneless...
Green Beans Aglio Olio (with Garlic and Olive Oil)
Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 1 lb green beans2. 1 -2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil3. 2 -4 cloves garlic, sliced thin4. 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, more if desired5. salt & freshly ground black pepper Directions: 1. Steam beans over a pot of boiling...
Zuppa Toscana, Magri Style
Ingredients for 6 servings: 1. 1 lb Italian sausage2. 3 large potatoes, peeled and diced3. 1 cup diced onion4. 6 slices bacon, chopped5. 2 teaspoons garlic6. 1 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes7. 3 cups kale leaves, chopped8. 2 quarts chicken stock (or 1 Qt...
Roasted Italian Chicken
Ingredients for 6 servings: 1. 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar2. 2 tablespoons olive oil3. 2 tablespoons snipped fresh oregano (or 2 t. dried crushed)4. 2 tablespoons snipped fresh basil (or 2 t. dried crushed)5. 1 tablespoon snipped fresh thyme (or 1 t. dried...
Minestra De Ceci (Italian Chickpea and Pasta Soup)
Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 2 cups chickpeas, cooked and rinsed2. 5 cups stock or 5 cups water3. 3 tablespoons olive oil4. 1 sprig fresh rosemary, chopped5. 2 -3 garlic cloves, minced6. 1 cup tomatoes, chopped7. salt and pepper8. 1/2 cup soup pasta (see...
Italian Chicken
Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 1 whole chicken, cut in serving pieces2. 1/4 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs3. 4 tablespoons parmesan cheese4. 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder5. 1 (12 ounce) bottle Italian salad dressing Directions: 1. Remove skin from chicken& place in a...
Spaghetti Bolognes
Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 1 (500 g) packet spaghetti2. 10 tomatoes3. 1 kg minced meat Directions: 1. Boil spaghetti in hot water.2. Cut tomatoes.3. Tomatoes and meat in a pan. Enjoy your meal!
Italian Sausage and Peppers Stir Fry
Ingredients for 5 servings: 1. 1 tablespoon olive oil2. 6 -8 Italian sausages (hot or mild)3. 2 red onions (or one Spanish onion or any onion/onion combination of your choice)4. 4 cloves garlic, chopped finely5. 1 sweet red pepper, seeded and sliced into long,thin...
Biscuit Topped Italian Casserole
Ingredients for 6 servings: 1. 1 lb ground beef or 1 lb turkey2. 1/2 cup chopped onion3. 1/4 cup water4. 1/4 teaspoon pepper5. 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce6. 1 (8 ounce) can tomato paste7. 1 (9 ounce) package mix frozen vegetables8. 2 cups shredded mozzarella...
Chicken with Tomatoes and Capers
Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts2. 1 tablespoon olive oil3. 1 tablespoon butter4. 1 small onion5. 2 cloves garlic6. 1 teaspoon ground tarragon7. 1 can Italian-style tomatoes8. 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar9. 3 tablespoons drained...
Olive Crostini
Ingredients for 6 servings: 1. 1/2 cup pitted black olives2. 1/2 cup stuffed green olive3. 2 garlic cloves4. 1/2 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded5. 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, shredded6. 4 tablespoons butter7. 2 tablespoons olive oil8. 1/4 cup fresh parsley,...
Simply Delicious Skillet Dinner
Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 1/2 lb ground beef2. 1 medium onion, chopped3. 2 tablespoons parsley4. 6 ounces tomato paste5. 2 1/4 cups water6. 1 teaspoon sugar7. 1 teaspoon salt8. 1 teaspoon pepper9. 4 ounces egg noodles10. 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated...
Spicy Chicken Rigatoni
Ingredients for 8 servings: 1. 1/2 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes2. 1/8 teaspoon salt3. 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper4. 1 tablespoon garlic, chopped5. 6 ounces chicken, sauted & sliced6. 3/4 cup marinara sauce7. 1/2 cup alfredo sauce8. 1/4 cup peas9. 16...
Baked Italian Chicken
Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 1 fryer, cut up2. 1/2 cup butter, melted3. 1 cup dry Italian breadcrumbs4. 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese5. 1 tablespoon parsley6. 1 tablespoon minced garlic7. 1/2 teaspoon basil8. 1/2 teaspoon oregano9. 1 teaspoon salt10. 1/2 teaspoon...
Mediterranean Fried Couscous
Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 2 cups couscous2. 2 cups water3. 2 (420 g) cans diced tomatoes4. 1 onion, finely chopped5. 1 -2 teaspoon minced garlic6. 5 -10 mushrooms, quartered and sliced7. 1/2 red capsicum, deseeded, quartered, and sliced8. 1/2 yellow pepper,...
Melanzane Di Casa (Or the Eggplant from My House)
Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 2 eggplants, sliced in 1/3 inch slices (medium)2. coarse sea salt3. 1/3 cup olive oil4. 1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated5. 1/3 cup provolone cheese, grated6. 1/3 cup mozzarella cheese, grated7. 3 garlic cloves, minced8. 1 small onion,...
Penne With Tomatoes and Olives
Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil2. 3 garlic cloves, minced3. 1 tablespoon fresh oregano (2 tsp. dried)4. 3 cups canned plum tomatoes, pureed in processor5. 3/4 lb penne6. 1 1/2 cups black olives (or about 24)7. 2 tablespoons...
Macaroni Salad
Ingredients for 8 servings: 1. 8 cups fusilli, cooked and cooled2. 1 1/2 cups chopped green peppers3. 1 large onion, chopped4. 1 tablespoon sugar5. 1 teaspoon salt6. 1/2 teaspoon pepper7. 2 large carrots, shredded8. 2 celery ribs, chopped9. 3/4 cup French...
Chicken in Blue
Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 2 tablespoons olive oil2. 1 medium red bell pepper, diced3. 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced4. 16 ounces button mushrooms, sliced5. 3 cloves garlic, minced6. 4 tablespoons dry white wine7. 2/3 cup half-and-half8. 1 cup...
Italian Herb Bread
Ingredients for 12 servings: 1. 12 rhodes dinner rolls, thawed and risen2. 2 tablespoons butter, melted3. 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese4. 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt with parsley5. 1/2 teaspoon oregano6. 1/2 teaspoon basil7. 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped...
Sweetcorn Risotto Cakes
Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 2 tablespoons olive oil2. 6 spring onions, sliced3. 2 garlic cloves, crushed4. 400 g risotto rice5. 1 liter vegetable stock6. 120 g sweetcorn, defrosted7. 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese8. 2 tablespoons plain flour9. 2 tablespoons olive...
Tomato Rice Pilaf
Ingredients for 8 servings: 1. 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided2. 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onions (2 onions)3. 2 cups white basmati rice4. 2 teaspoons sea salt5. 4 cups chicken stock, heated6. 1/2 teaspoon saffron thread (or turmeric)7. 1 tablespoon chopped garlic...
Bruschetta
Ingredients for 1 servings: 1. to taste French bread (2 slices per person) or to taste Italian bread (2 slices per person)2. to taste tomatoes3. to taste olive oil (a nice quality, preferably)4. to taste oregano (basil leaves are nice too)5. to taste salt...
Sneaky Momma’s Tomato Sauce
Ingredients for 1 servings: 1. 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil2. 1/2 cup onion, chopped3. 1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped4. 2 garlic cloves, minced5. 2 (28 ounce) cans tomatoes, drained6. 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste7. 1 cup basil leaves, shredded8. 2 cups...
Monti’s Roman Bread
Ingredients for 1 servings: 1. 2 1/4 teaspoons yeast (1 Package)2. 1 1/2 cups lukewarm water (100 degrees)3. 4 cups flour4. 1 tablespoon granulated sugar5. 1/2 cup finely chopped onion6. 2 teaspoons salt7. dried rosemary8. oil, as needed9. salt, as needed...
Italian Bagel Sandwich
Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 4 sun-dried tomato bagels2. 1/2 lb lean virginia baked ham, thinly sliced3. 4 slices tomatoes4. 4 slices onions5. 4 slices mozzarella cheese6. dried basil Directions: 1. Slice bagels in half.2. Place 2 to 3 slices of ham on bagel...
Chicken Marbella
Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 2 chicken (cut up in quarters)2. 1/2 head garlic (peeled and pureed)3. 1/8 cup oregano4. 1/4 cup wine vinegar5. 1/4 cup olive oil6. 1/2 cup pitted prune7. 1/4 cup pitted green olives8. 1/4 cup capers, with bit of juice9. coarse salt10....
Olive Garden Golden Cinnamon Orzo Calabrese
Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 8 ounces orzo pasta2. 2 1/2 cups water3. 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated skim milk4. 1/2 cup golden raisin5. 1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted6. 1/4 cup apple butter7. 3 tablespoons sugar8. 1 tablespoon cinnamon Directions: 1. Cook orzo...
Mushroom, Tomato and Corn Chowder
Ingredients for 8 servings: 1. 2 tablespoons olive oil2. 1 lb sliced fresh mushrooms3. 2 cups chopped leeks (white part only, about 1 large)4. 1 large potato, peeled and diced5. 2 garlic cloves, minced6. 1 teaspoon each dried oregano and basil7. 1/4 teaspoon crushed...
Quick Pasta Supper
Ingredients for 8 servings: 1. 1 tablespoon olive oil2. 1 1/2 lbs ground beef3. 1 large onion, chopped4. 1 garlic clove, minced5. 1 large green peppers or 1 large red pepper, chopped6. 2 cups mushrooms, sliced7. salt & freshly ground black pepper8. 1 (23 ounce) can...
Ham, Capsicum and Olives Mini-Pizzas
Ingredients for 2 servings: 1. 1/2 minced garlic clove2. 1 large chopped tomato3. 1 tablespoon tomato paste4. 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil5. 3 English muffins, split in half6. 2 ham slices, chopped into small pieces7. 1/3 red capsicum, diced8. 1/3 green...
Italian Bean Soup
Ingredients for 6 servings: 1. 32 ounces vegetable broth2. 2 (15 ounce) cans great northern beans (rinsed and drained)3. 2 medium carrots (sliced)4. 1 red onion (diced)5. 2 garlic cloves (minced)6. 2 tablespoons italian seasoning7. 2 cups soymilk8. 1 teaspoon salt9....
Red Potato Medallions With Italian Herbs and Parmesan
Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 2 lbs red potatoes, sliced 1/3 inch thick2. 1/3 cup olive oil3. 2 tablespoons italian seasoning4. 1/3 cup fresh basil, chopped5. 1/4 cup fresh Greek oregano, chopped6. 1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley, chopped7. 1/4 cup parmesan cheese8....
Cheesy Pepperoni Pasta Pizza Salad
Ingredients for 1 servings: 1. 1 1/4 cups uncooked wagon wheel macaroni2. 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved3. 1/2 cup sliced green onion4. 1/2 cup Italian salad dressing5. 1/2 lb American cheese, cubed 1/2 inch6. 2 ounces sliced deli pepperoni, halved7. 1/2 teaspoon...
Scalloped Potatoes Greek-Style
Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 3 tablespoons olive oil2. 3 tablespoons flour3. 1 1/2 cups milk4. 3/4-1 cup parmesan cheese5. 4 -5 cups red potatoes, thinly sliced6. 1 small onion, thinly sliced7. 4 -5 garlic cloves, chopped8. 1 1/2 ounces sun-dried tomatoes, soaked...