When my husband's cousin, Nino, was visiting us from Chioggia, Italy, he made us this delicious pie called "Torta Sbriciolata Ricotta e Chioccolato", which translates to crumbly cake with ricotta and chocolate....
Author: Kim's Cooking Now
My grandmother made these noodles almost every Sunday for dinner. They are eaten over mashed potatoes. They are simple to make with a pasta machine and are still very much in demand in my family.
Author: JAYANN
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
This is an alternative to bland old spaghetti squash. It resembles baked Rigatoni and Lasagna. Kids also loved it! Give it a try!
Author: Brisak
Tempting bite sized butter cookies rolled in sesame seeds and then baked.
Author: Rosaria
Not your average cake, but delicious nonetheless! The texture of the cornmeal and the uncommon flavor of the oil and the orange make this cake a wonderfully flavorful 'lighter side' option to the cakes...
Author: The Viking Bunny
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
This festive pie is traditionally served at Christmas or Easter, but is great at any time. The texture - rich yet light - is a wonderful finale to a family or formal dinner!
Author: Linda Wood
Frosted, cake-like cookies. To enjoy for special holidays I sprinkle on colored jimmies before the icing dries.
Author: Barbara
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
I use a deli-roasted chicken from our local grocery store to speed up prep time on this dish. You can change the vegetables to suit your tastes. Serve with a loaf of crusty french bread and a glass of...
Author: Challengergurl
My mother used to make this pizza; she didn't cook much so you know it's easy! And it tastes great!
Author: Cait
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
I am always looking for ways to jazz up the boring burger and came up with this after having a delicious caprese salad. Be sure to use fresh basil and the marinated tomatoes are a must!
Author: Sarah Stephan
A great introduction to pasta for kids - loads of fun to eat, and a brilliant base for adding all kinds of other fresh ingredients.
Author: Jamie Oliver
Very elegant dessert. Easy to fix and a lighter version because of the cottage cheese.
Author: Mashmousha
Breaded tofu a la parmigiana. You'll just about swear this is eggplant or veal! One of my husband's favorites, and he doesn't even suspect! Serve with a simple crisp green salad, angel hair pasta and garlic...
Author: Jill B. Mittelstadt
This Bolognese filling is spicy, meaty, and creamy. If you're in a hurry you can serve it over pasta instead of filling the peppers; just omit the rice or orzo.
Author: KASM75
This is a twist on chicken Parmigiana, and because cube steaks are already thin, there's no need to pound them, saving on prep time.
Author: thedailygourmet
I needed to bring a pumpkin dessert for a pumpkin-themed baby shower and I came up with this and it was a huge hit.
Author: chefchristabug
This is my version of Italian Margaritas. Enjoy!
Author: ying
Flour and water are all you need to make traditional farfalle (or bow ties) at home. Make sure to use a durum wheat semolina, a very refined flour (usually imported directly from Italy) or your pasta won't...
Author: Anonymous
Make perfect pizza at home with this classic homemade pizza recipe, including a pizza dough recipe, topping suggestions, and step-by-step instructions with photos.
Author: Elise Bauer
Eggplant has its fans and its detractors. Even the most devoutly anti-eggplant zealot can't resist this savory combination of spicy eggplant, pancetta, and pasta.
Author: Andrew Bleiman
One of my grandma's favorite cookie recipes. These are very traditional Italian cookies with sprinkles flavored with anise extract. If you don't know what anise is, the flavor is very similar to black...
Author: michspad
Inspired by the investment in flavour that Nonna Franchina made in stuffing her squid, I came up with this recipe, which uses the same principle but in reverse. We're making a mind-blowing salsa to plunge...
Author: Jamie Oliver
Traditional vodka sauce is the basis for this recipe, but with a twist to suit my family's taste. This is quick enough to serve on a weeknight but is also a treat for company.
Author: KLEVEAR
A nice, healthy version of chicken piccata. Very light dish. My boyfriend requests it at least once a week!
Author: KBJORNSTAD
This pasta dish is completely virtuous and completely delicious. And it's easy! Use any short, substantial pasta you like if you can't find orechietti. You can also make this with other fresh herbs. Good...
Author: KRISTINLEE8
These Italian knot cookies are traditionally made for weddings and at Christmas. You can vary the flavor to include your favorite and also use sprinkles that coordinate the time of year.
Author: Brandi Rose
You will need a pizzelle iron to make these traditional Italian cookies.
Author: DIANE HARP
We've sampled many different flavors of gelato over the years while visiting our family in Italy, but somehow, our kids always go back to their favorite flavor "Nutella®"! While this is not exactly the...
Author: Kim's Cooking Now
This is a recipe I came up with that uses all of my favorite ingredients and is very beautiful served on a platter.
Author: CALLIEW
I got a recipe off here for chicken lasagna rollups, and after making it a couple times I thought it would be a lot better Mexican-style! It is AMAZING! Serve with garlic bread and salad.
Author: Cassy Gartman
A household favorite, I created this recipe after giving up flour, cheese and most sugar. It is a turkey meatloaf with an Italian touch.
Author: trooworld
These cookies are a pillowy mouthful of lemony almond goodness. One any Italian nonna would be proud of!
Author: thedailygourmet
I have made this several times for guest's of mine, and they have all loved it. It's a great Italian dish that doesn't require a lot of work.
Author: Jennifer Russell
This delicious cake is full of zingy flavour and the syrup makes it something really special - enjoy!
Author: Jamie Oliver
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
Pork loin at its best! This recipe is my personal adaptation from a true Italian chef. It can easily be made at home and may just become one of your favorites, too!
Author: BANZAI
It's technically a 'one-skillet' dish, but the idea is the same - everything goes into the skillet and dishes are kept at a minimum.
Author: Erica Krause
A true Italian recipe that everyone will enjoy. You can use ready made pizza bread to make this quick...or use your own recipe for a hand tossed pizza, either way, you're sure to enjoy! The escarole does...
Author: LOVEMYWINE
These are the kind of cookies you'd spend a fortune on in an Italian bakery. They are made with almond filling, not almond extract. Very rich, cake-like cookie with chocolate topping. This recipe came...
Author: nella marley
I found this recipe quite some time ago and have turned it into my own. It is utterly delicious. I tend to eat it while it is still a little runny; if you want a firmer texture, freeze overnight. Put in...
Author: Tatiana