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Prosciutto is a type of Italian ham that has been cured for up to 2 years. By the time it is done curing, the ham, even though it hasn't been subjected to heat, is ready to eat as is.
Most people think of pasta or pizza when thinking of Italian food. American pizza is nothing like the real version made in Italy, nor are most pastas. Other kinds of unique food from Italy...
The possibility of eating a low-fat Italian diet might seem absurd to some people. After all, Italian cuisine includes fattening foods like pizza, Alfredo sauce, pasta and lots of other rich...
Pasta machines, which allow you to prepare your own fresh pasta at home, are a staple in Italian homes. Fresh pasta is very easy to make using a few ingredients you already have in your home, and...
Domino's is one of America's favorite sources for pizza. Whether getting pizza picked up or getting it delivered, you can turn to Domino's Pizza for some of your favorite meal solutions. In the...
Alfredo sauce tops fettuccine pasta. The simplicity of the ingredient list adds to the appeal of this rich, cream sauce. An important step in thickening the sauce is the reduction of both the...
Here is a different taste from ordinary lasagna -- the combination seafood kind. Try this lasagna recipe if you love seafood and pasta dishes.
This recipe is over 100 years old from the most southeastern towns in Sicily. It is one of many brought over in the late 1940's. Usually made around the holidays, Easter, Christmas, etc. It has...
What drinks are commonly served in Italy? There has to be more than grappa and wine. Coffee is common anytime of day often served with breakfast and dessert. Italian dinners usually include...
Pesto is a flavorful Italian sauce made from garlic and basil that, when substituted for tomato or pizza sauce, can make a great variation on a family favorite: PIZZA!
As you probabily know me from my past recipes, here I'm offering the real italian Spaghetti allo scoglio (with clams and shirmps). Enjoy! Ps. Search for my name "Panzanella"
A good Italian ice is made with three ingredients: water, sugar and lemon juice. Lemon concentrate will save you from squeezing fresh lemons, but purchase a product that is a pure juice without...
As you probably know me for my past recipes, here I'm offering the real Italian fagioli beans with sausages in tomatos sausace.
Tuscany, located in central Italy, includes coastal, plains and mountainous regions. One of the most visited areas in Italy, Tuscany is known for its wines, architecture, Renaissance art...
Portabella mushrooms are awesome, they are the perfect add to any meal the cooked the right way and enhancing the flavor can make them even better, this is an Italian way, I learned from a REAL...
Fettuccine Alfredo is basically a pasta dish made with Fettuccine pasta and a creamy white sauce made from butter, cream and parmesan cheese. Restaurateur, Alfredo alla Scrofa, created this dish...
Pesto is a wonderfully simple and delicious gourmet sauce that can be put on anything from pasta to crackers.
Make a healthy italian cheese ravioli is quiet easy, taking less then 40 minutes to make.
Make your own beer pizza for football games or any sports you like watching at home. Make yourself the envy of your friends with the best beer pizza in town every game day.
Risotto is a traditional Italian rice dish. As the main feature of a risotto dish is a starchiness that binds the grains together as a cream, a high-starch round medium grain rice is typically...
This is a very simple and quick recipe for a corn salad that requires very little effort and also very simple ingredients. You can serve this Mediterranean corn salad as a meal in itself, if you...
Homemade lasagna is one of those rich, gooey comfort foods that you can enjoy as a stand-alone meal or alongside a hearty green salad and buttery garlic bread. And--if it is not devoured...
This is a recipe I got from my mom. She was asked to bring it to every pot luck, family function and holiday party she attended. I use my dads spaghetti sauce (check out my recipe) and it just...
Eggplant and campari tomato sauté with fresh fennel and oregano is a very simple, easy-to-prepare dish that requires high-quality fresh ingredients to succeed. This dish can be served hot or...
This is a spaghetti sauce I received from my father who's parents came straight from Italy. It's so good I get compliments on it all the time. I use it to make Lasagna and everything Italian. I...
Italian cheeses are as numerous as they are varied. From pizza to pasta, the versatility of Italian cheeses can be found in cooking from around the world. Here are a few of the most popular.
A traditional pesto sauce is made with sweet basil, garlic. Parmesan or Romano cheese, pine nuts and olive oil. The differences in the recipes come in the different proportions of the ingredients...
Braised fennel with orange zest and toasted almonds is a simple, easy to prepare Italian-inspired side dish that will compliment a number of different meals. The braised fennel makes a wonderful...
Roasted cauliflower with kalamata and olives and mixed herbs is a very simple, easy to prepare side dish that goes well with many Italian meals. This cauliflower dish relies on high-quality...
Broccoli rabe with roasted tomatoes and fresh rosemary is a simple, easy to assemble dish that makes an elegant side dish for almost any meal. Served with a loaf of hot Italian bread with herbed...
Warm campari tomato salad with fresh marjoram and ricotta cheese is a very simple, easy to prepare side dish that can accompany a variety of simple or elegant Italian meals. Combing simple,...
Apple and raspberry salad with red wine and cinnamon is an incredibly versatile Italian-inspired dish that can be served as an appetizer, as a dish between courses, or as a dessert for a large...
Mozzarella sandwiches with sun-dried tomatoes and basil mayonnaise are simple, Italian-inspired sandwiches that make a great main course for a light summer lunch, and are perfect for vegetarian...
Fresh fettuccine with broccolini and asparagus is a very simple Italian dish that can be prepared quickly and easily, making it ideal for weekday lunches or dinners. Served with a mixed greens...
Slow-cooked beef with tangerine zest and mixed mushrooms is an easy-to-prepare dish that is quite elegant and satisfying as a main course for a large Italian meal. Slow-cooked beef is a savory,...
Smoked haddock and lemon-parsley casserole is an incredibly easy dish dish to prepare that makes an excellent meal for an impromptu dinner party or quick weeknight dinner. Serve the casserole with...
Mushroom pasta with port wine and sun-dried tomatoes is a fairly simple Italian dish that relies on easy-to-find ingredients to make an elegant, rich pasta dish perfect for a main course or...
Tuna pasta with anchovies, crème fraiche and fresh parsley is an incredibly easy dish to prepare that makes an excellent meal when you're in a hurry. Made of common ingredients that are part...
Chicken stuffed with spinach, shrimp and prosciutto makes an elegant appetizer when served on its own, or a hearty main course rich in both presentation and taste when served over pasta. Serve the...
Parmigiana is a Southern Italian dish that has gained worldwide popularity. The Southern Italians made this dish with eggplant but the dish eventually came to be made with meat such as chicken or...
This wonderful inexpensive kitchen tool can enhance a relatively easy gnocchi recipe by making it a true gourmet treat. If you do not have a gnocchi board, you can also use the tines of a fork or...
Fresh fettuccine with mozzarella and broccolini is a very easy, quick Italian dish to prepare, making it ideal for weeknight family or group dinners. Combining simple, fresh ingredients, fresh...
Farfalle pasta with roasted Campari tomatoes and fresh basil is a very simple classic Italian dish that makes an excellent dinner when there is not much time to prepare. Combining simple...
Walnut and mixed olive pasta is an easy, Italian-inspired dish that is excellent on busy weeknights when there isn't much time to make dinner. Walnut and mixed olive pasta also works as an...
Fresh basil pesto is easy to make at home using just a few simple ingredients and your blender. Pesto has been traditionally made by grinding the ingredients together using a mortar and pestle....
Potato and pasta casserole with fresh mozzarella and basil is a very simple Italian dish that relies on good quality ingredients to make a meal that is more than the sum of its parts. Serve this...
Grilled peaches with mascarpone cheese and maple syrup is a new twist on a classic Italian dish that combines warm fruit with rich, mascarpone cheese and simple syrup. Grilled peaches make an...
Fennel and smoked bacon pasta is a simple Italian dish that you can prepare quickly when time is of the essence. Combining simple, savory ingredients, fennel and bacon pasta is a rich, elegant...
Buckwheat pasta with Japanese eggplant and artichokes is a healthy Italian-inspired dish that is easy to prepare, but does not lack in presentation or taste. Served with a mixed greens salad with...
Chicken, leek and walnut risotto takes classic Italian risotto and spices it up with interesting ingredients rarely seen in traditional risottos. A touch of saffron completes the rich taste of...