Lemon granita is one of my favorite things about Sicily. It's easy to make at home if a trip to the island isn't possible. Using Meyer lemons, which tend to be sweeter than regular lemons, helps replicate...
Author: Buckwheat Queen
I love caprese salad and I'm always trying to find new ways to make chicken dishes and eat a bit healthier. Plus the basil in my garden is growing out of control! Everyone who's made it raves about it...
Author: Dana Andreucci Johnson
This is an old recipe from my aunt. It is both famous and infamous in our family. It is absolutely irresistible.
Author: Rory
You can make and serve this gorgeous Italian frozen iced dessert anytime, but it's really best enjoyed during the summer months. Not only is it cold and delicious, but it forces you to stick your hot,...
Author: Chef John
I created this simple Sicilian-style pasta dish one day when trying to use up some sun-dried tomatoes.
Author: madball911
Easy slow cooker chicken cacciatore. Serve over angel hair pasta. 'Cacciatore' is Italian for 'hunter', and this American-Italian term refers to food prepared 'hunter style,' with mushrooms and onions....
Author: Rosie
Cavatelli is a typical Southern Italian pasta made out of just durum wheat semolina flour and water. The starch contained in the durum gives this pasta its distinctive and firm texture, perfect to go with...
Author: Bernadette
Delicious in the spring, cut rapini before it flowers for tender greenery. Absolutely delicious and very easily adaptable for whatever's growing in your garden.
Author: sophie
I made this up one night with ingredients I had on hand, and now it is a weekly request in our house! Everyone always asks for the recipe, and it is so simple. Serve it over a bed of mixed greens for a...
Author: rebeccalovestocook
A traditional lasagna, with about half the time and effort! I always cook extra to have leftovers, but the more I cook, the more they eat! Serve with garlic toast and salad.
Author: Kris Swiggum
A simple, Italian-spiced meatloaf that even those tired of the regular meatloaf will love!
Author: RACHRION
Thick and hearty rolls filled with ricotta, Parmesan, and a beefy tomato sauce. A fun spin on a family favorite!
Author: GNelson
This dish is super fast and easy, made from a recipe that has been passed down from relatives in Italy. The leftovers taste great cold, too!
Author: Mama Adg
Just like Mama used to make! Nothing beats fresh pasta, and this simple semolina and egg recipe is the best thing ever. You can use this recipe to make any style of pasta you like, from fettucine to ravioli...
Author: jenn
Super easy Florentine cookies sandwiched with melted chocolate.
Author: Dawnsigkap
Pork shank isn't as rich as veal, but I like it better in osso buco. Still, if you want veal you can use it here too.
Author: Chef John
Some people describe pizza rustica as an Italian meat-filled quiche, but I think this traditional Easter recipe is way closer to a savory cheesecake filled with a massive amount of goodness. The light,...
Author: Chef John
This is a tasty, quick prep meal of braised pork that can be used in versatile ways. It can be assembled quickly in the morning or the night before for a slow cooker meal. You can add potatoes or other...
Author: Alison Willette
Flounder baked with fresh tomatoes, kalamata olives, capers, onion, and white wine. Serve with white rice and a green vegetable.
Author: Martin Kaplan
The whole family will jump for joy when they try this easy Italian dish!
Author: Sonrisa
This classic Roman pasta dish is quick and easy to make with few ingredients. Traditionally, guanciale is used, but I prefer pancetta.
Author: Aldo
When I make these chops, I always have to make extra. Everyone has to eat more than they need. Great with a salad. The chops are baked in a crispy, buttery coating in the oven.
Author: MHFAB1
This classic Italian dish from Sicily is often simply referred to as 'Parmigiana' by the Sicilian locals. The richness and depth of flavor that you get from this authentic version is well worth the extra...
Author: AndreaCiotti
Tastes just like lasagna! Wow! Everyone is amazed how easy this is, and how much it tastes just like lasagna! This one's DEFINITELY a keeper! So easy!
Author: STREETANGEL
Simple side dish to pair with any meat, poultry, or fish. Add your favorite steamed, grilled, or sauteed veggies!
Author: Andrea Fahlor
This carbonara is a delectable, mouth watering pile of yummy goodness. I recommend a nice salad with it - that's all you will need for a complete meal.
Author: Sarah W. Lennox
Traditional chicken cacciatore is brought to a new level with onions, peppers, mushrooms and red wine. This hunter-style version gives a heartiness and warmth that will satisfy any appetite! This recipe...
Author: Pam
I love zucchini boats, and I'm always looking for new ways to experience them. This is a very hearty dish with ground beef, and my family loves it! This is the perfect use for all those jumbo zucchinis...
Author: Corie Kessler-Bennett
Fresh out of the oven...zucchini packed full of meat, sauce and cheese makes a delicious dish!
Author: cookkassi
This is a deliciously sweet and spicy baked rigatoni recipe that I whipped up, and thought I'd share.
Author: Boog
A thick, spicy sauce of garlic, olive oil, and fire-roasted tomatoes is sauteed with shrimp or your favorite seafood. Legend has it that it was named for Michele Pezza, also known as 'Fra Diablo' (Friar...
Author: Allison
This is a wonderful recipe that uses uncooked manicotti noodles.
Author: pie223
I have no idea why this amazingly flavorful Genovese-style meat sauce isn't way more popular than it is. It's quite simply one of the best pasta sauces you'll ever taste, thanks to a very slow cooking...
Author: Chef John
Chicken breast chunks flavored with bacon, artichoke hearts and herbs in a tomato sauce all over a steaming bowl of linguine.
Author: sal
A simple mushroom spinach pizza, much better then takeout pizza!
Author: ALLIEB
Mussels and linguine in a spicy tomato broth are very flavorful. To provide the correct ambiance, serve by candlelight with a crusty French bread and a bottle of wine.
Author: donnamaria
Known as 'gnocchi alla sorrentina,' this classic Italian pasta dish that uses simple ingredients and tastes delicious. Use homemade or store-bought gnocchi.
Author: saretta
My mother's family originally came from Sicily and every family member makes his or her own version - this version came most recently via Brooklyn. If there are any leftovers, they freeze very well. MANGIA!...
Author: PETEIYC
Cod and haddock fillets work well for this braised dish. An extra easy and quick way to fix a superb tasting fish dish! Serve over rice.
Author: Anonymous
In this classic Italian dessert, sweet, juicy fruit is enveloped in a rich but impossibly light custard.
Author: Chef John
This is possibly the most fattening, but also most delicious, lasagna ever!
Author: Paul Kahl
This is a great twist on the classic grilled cheese. My grandmother taught me how to make these when I was a teenager. My kids love them!
Author: Rae
Ziti is layered with sausage, ricotta, mozzarella and tomato sauce, then baked until bubbling.
Author: Dawn
A cross between meatloaf and meatballs, this sandwich promises to hold together without being messy.
Author: q
Unlike a lot of recipes out there for spaghetti carbonara, this is the true Italian recipe from an Italian! You can't get more authentic than this recipe! Top with extra Pecorino-Romano cheese, salt, and...
Author: Andry008
A really quick, easy sauce for 'pasta asciutta,' which means 'dry pasta.' It's not a dish over-loaded with sauce, but one that appreciates the simple smokiness of good smoked salmon. Serve sprinkled with...
Author: Rosie Liao
When I was in Vicenza, Italy at an open market downtown, I smelled this scrumptious smell of roast chicken at this stand. So I bought one of their chickens and looked what they stuffed in the cavity to...
Author: LILQUIZ
This recipe is sooo good and definitely not low fat. The creamy sun-dried tomato Asiago sauce is delicious!
Author: Michelle