This lasagna is a take on the traditional. Instead of noodles, it uses sliced eggplant. Instead of ricotta, it uses goat cheese. It is delicious!!!
Author: Kimberly L.
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
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-
Delicious rich, dark, semi-sweet double chocolate biscotti that you can make at home for a fraction of the cost of store bought biscotti, and they even taste much better. This recipe has been modified...
Author: EHOLT
I'm no survivalist, but like any responsible chef I like to have a few cans of sardines stocked away, just in case. If times ever get tough, I could survive for hours, maybe days on them; but since things...
Author: Chef John
If you can't find frozen pasta sheets or prefer to make your own, here's a recipe that's virtually foolproof. Herbs and spices compatible with the dish can be kneaded into the dough toward the end. This...
Author: Holly
A traditional Sicilian pasta recipe with a tomato-based sauce, sardines, and fennel. Credit goes to Iana, a special lady who lived near Castello a Mare.
Author: FredWilliams
This recipe came from my Italian family. It is not only delicious but so quick and easy. Measurements really aren't necessary--make it your own. You can't go wrong with too much seasoning or too little....
Author: Bripuett
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
Grilled pork chops covered with ham, tomato and mozzarella cheese.
Author: H Grob
This is a delicious recipe that I came up with one afternoon when I couldn't find anything to make for the family!
Author: Maggie
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
I couldn't decide if I wanted lasagna or moussaka the other night; this came out as a yummy combo of the two! Spinach lasagna noodles work well in this if you can get them. Also, try ground lamb in place...
Author: Bethany T.
I came home from a local restaurant and recreated this delicious dish. We serve it with a side salad and crusty bread.
Author: Tom Wyant
These clams are steamed in wine, butter, and herbs. When the clams are gone, dip Italian bread in the broth.
Author: Bonnie Dailey
This will knock your socks off - I believe this drink is Italian and is generally sipped, while eating marinated olives. Be sure to use good quality gin!
Author: Goldie
Make this tasty dish ahead of time, and cook it when needed. Allow a little extra cooking time if you make this ahead and refrigerate.
Author: LaDonna Reed
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
Each Thanksgiving we all looked forward to my Mom's delicious turkey with Italian meat stuffing. When she got older and could no longer cook, I took over the Thanksgiving dinners. She is no longer with...
Author: travelrose
Turkey, beef, and Italian sausage meatballs that go perfectly with your favorite marinara sauce. Serve over pasta!
Author: Steve
All the goodness of jalapeno poppers in a pizza topping.
Author: What's for dinner, mom?
A creamy vanilla gelatin-based dessert that is easy, quick, and very tasty. Make the berry sauce an hour before serving.
Author: Military Cook
This dish is one of my favorites. If you like goat cheese it will become one of yours as well. I was inspired to make this dish after trying a similar one made with chicken at a local restaurant. Serve...
Author: Luna's Mom
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 great alternative to traditional spaghetti marinara. Beware, this is truly for garlic lovers!
Author: Devin Kinyon
This is an Italian-inspired twist on an American tradition. My family loves spumoni ice cream, so I decided I'd try to alter my chocolate chip recipe to fancy them. In this creation, cherries and pistachios...
Author: Serafina
"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
I could always count on finding these authentic Italian cookies in Grandma's freezer, and her house always smelled yummy! They're great dipped in milk. Grandpa was a blacksmith and actually made their...
Author: Darla O
Thick and hearty rolls filled with ricotta, Parmesan, and a beefy tomato sauce. A fun spin on a family favorite!
Author: GNelson
An elegant panna cotta, easy and tasty, ideal to prepare for an al fresco dinner. For a vegan version, replace the cream with coconut or soy cream.
Author: ItalianaVera
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 pesto recipe is made with vegetable stock instead of olive oil.
Author: Laura Jull
Fried ravioli cookie with a chick pea and chocolate filling. This recipe gets extra points for originality!
Author: MARBALET
This is a good way to use up some leftover Italian bread -- or any bread for that matter. Fresh mozzarella melted over vine ripe tomatoes and basil, then drizzled with extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic...
Author: Julia Monroe
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
This mouth-watering chicken and potato dish satisfies all your taste buds!
Author: KXR173
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
I created this recipe on the fly because I didn't have my usual ingredients for spaghetti. I was so happy with how it tasted that I decided to make this my first recipe submission. This makes a very light...
Author: cstead
A wonderful combination of flavors to excite even the most discerning of palates! A spicy tomato sauce served at room temperature over hot pasta and topped with feta cheese. Goat cheese also goes well...
Author: Patti Rotman
A very rich, smooth, and creamy rice pudding with a hint of lemon. Pudding will thicken as it cools, but it's best served at room temperature or slightly warm.
Author: Nick Van Laar
These Italian knot cookies are soft, sweet, glazed Sicilian biscotti, from a recipe my great-grandmother gave me, not hard like traditional biscotti, not baked twice...These should be kept in an airtight...
Author: ROBBILYNNE
This recipe is awesome and we love to throw it together when we're craving some seafood and pasta!
Author: Tony Sabo