This is a real crowd pleaser. You can add your own favorite spices, herbs or veggies to this, to your taste. Serve with mashed potatoes and cooked greens if desired. Voila, a classic gourmet chicken dinner...
Author: Add Lim
This is a spin-off recipe for a traditional eggplant Parmesan. I improvised by adding zucchini and cooking it in the slow cooker. Tasty!
Author: alohakellygirl
An elegant and delicious pasta dish featuring artichokes, roasted red peppers, asparagus and arugula in a Fontina cheese sauce. Great for a meatless dinner or a brunch! This can be made in advance and...
Author: DOREENB
Canned Golden Mushroom soup is the trick to this quick and tasty spin on chicken Marsala. Serve over angel hair pasta and French bread.
Author: Holly8358
Rollups of chicken, Swiss and Parmesan cheeses, ham and herbs - breaded and quickly cooked in the microwave.
Author: sal
The foods in this easy recipe are powerhouses of nutrition. Why this recipe is good for you: Powerful antioxidants in peppers, onion, garlic and herbs; Plus, vegetables help lower high blood pressure.
Author: USA WEEKEND columnist Jean Carper
Ravioli are made using wonton wrappers and stuffed with a luxurious mascarpone and mushroom filling.
Author: Chef Jean Pierre
Zesty and highly-aromatic pizza seasoning that makes your house smell like an Italian pizza parlor! Sprinkle this over pizza or tops of stromboli the last 10 minutes of baking time.
Author: PRISSY68
I've been making this recipe for a long time and I usually don't make it the same way twice. I like to use cabbage, shredded carrots, broccoli, cauliflower and green onions, but use any combination of...
Author: JOSIE
Spaghetti alla carbonara's creamy sauce is simply a thin egg and cheese custard, spiked with pork and black pepper. Try to find pancetta or guanciale (pork cheek cured like pancetta) for a really authentic...
Author: Chef John
Low Fat version of garlic bread.
Mascarpone cheese transforms this humble pasta recipe into a dream! Corn and sausage make up the heft of this dish, while Calabrian chiles make it spicy!
Author: Amanda
Asparagus, bacon and goat cheese top this intriguing pizza. A unique combination of ingredients that are sure to get your taste buds in gear!
Author: Annie
This chicken Parmesan is done casserole style (so, no breading or frying!), but still offers up that irresistible combination of tender chicken, crunchy/cheesy coating, and flavorful sauce.
Author: Chef John
Sauteed zucchini layered between sauce, Parmesan, and part-skim mozzarella. Lowfat and delicious.
Author: Cindy
From the Ministry of Food Book
This quick pasta toss is all about the play of textures: crispy bits of prosciutto, snappy squash, and blistered cherry tomatoes. (Adapted from Cooking Light June 2016)
A filling main dish that is easily adaptable to suit your personal tastes. Recipe doubles/triples well. Use your favorite store bought or homemade tomato sauce.
Author: Krista B.
This is so yummy. I was hesitant at first because of the soup ingredients, but I have made it many time since and everyone raves! I have used reduced fat soup and less cheese, and it is still great.
Author: Suzanne
Eggplant slices are coated with bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese and baked between layers of tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese for a filling Italian-inspired meal. Add fresh garlic and basil to taste....
Author: Dollface
This is a sandwich you'll never forget. Two kinds of pesto are spread on focaccia, which is then piled high with roasted red peppers, feta cheese and basil.
Author: Erin Rowland
I was looking for something a bit different to serve as an appetizer at a get-together with friends and came up with these pizza meatballs. Everyone loved them, and all the cooks (men and women) wanted...
Author: Barb Cook
These cupcakes are a little labor-intensive, but the end product is definitely worth the effort! Even though they don't have a liqueur incorporated with the cake, I call them zuccotto cupcakes because...
Author: Kayla
This is a quick and easy recipe for chicken piccata with a caper sauce.
Author: Sandra1980
This is a great meal to make when unexpected company drops in. Just add more pasta if you have to feed a few extra people.
Author: AIG
Something I put together after the inspiration of my daughter's 'Pita Pizza.' She liked this one a lot and wanted me to submit it! It's tasty so you might want to make more than one for yourself! This...
Author: Jeri Panek
These twice baked cookies have a delicate flavor, great with vanilla ice-cream, tea, frozen yogurt, or cappuccino.
Author: THEA
Just made this for myself and it was so amazing that I had to share my recipe! Use fresh smoked mozzarella and not the American version of that stiff mozzarella. Can be found in gourmet and specialty shops....
Author: veggigoddess
This is a creamy pasta with crunchy chicken breasts and a splash of red sauce.
Author: Seuferwoman
After hearing about Rae's romantic trip to Pisa with her husband-to-be (at the time), where they enjoyed a game-changing bowl of bread soup that they've often talked about since, but never managed to recreate,...
Author: Jamie Oliver
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
Chunks of browned pork and summer vegetables are cooked in a tomato sauce and served over seashell pasta.
Author: Collier Austin
This is the coming together of three beautiful ingredients - mozzarella, basil and courgette - to make an oozy, cheesy, scrumptious risotto. White wine gives any risotto a beautiful depth of flavour, but...
Author: Jamie Oliver
I love chicken Marsala as well as eggplant and pasta, so I done this twist on the dish. I have a huge herb and spice garden, so I normally use all fresh. I hope you enjoy as much as I.
Author: Brenda Briscoe
Creamy mascarpone cheese can be made at home with ease. Use it in your favorite Italian recipes or enjoy on toast with jam. Enjoy immediately or place the finished cheese in a covered container and refrigerate...
Author: ChefJackie
This easy polenta tastes rich and hearty -- even when made with low-fat milk and water -- and is the perfect foil for scallops topped with a zesty tomato compote.
An authentic seafood pasta, great for a romantic dinner
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
Author: Jamie Oliver
This has been a family favorite for years! But I've modified it a bit to lower the fat and calories. I used Ragu Light Tomato & Basil instead of marinara and you can lower the fat and calories even further...
This is my version of spaghetti lobster. It can be served as an appetizer or entree. Marinated chicken, shrimp, scallops, etc. can be used in place of lobster to make the meal more affordable to people...
Author: JedV
This heavenly confection pays homage to the flavors of pastry chef Gina DePalma's Italian childhood. Her toasted-almond cake is layered with a rich mascarpone filling studded with amarena cherries.
A decadent and rich jelly-roll style cake. Makes a wonderful showcase, well worth the effort!
Author: shirleyo