Appetizers & snacks, Italian Recetas

Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus w/ Taleggio Sauce

Oven roasted, prosciutto wrapped asparagus served over a creamy, mild taleggio cheese sauce.

Home made Orecchiette and Broccoli Rabe

Imagine making your own pasta. Fresh and oozing with flavor. It’s easier than you think. Making your own…

Skinny Margherita Stuffed Pizza Melt

This vegetarian delight is ridiculously easy to make and equally delicious! I love using sandwich thins to…

Tomato Basil Spinach Soup

The perfect 15 minute soup with the addition of homemade croutons and spinach!

Sicilian Chicken

This dish has an interesting flavor. Large green olives, marinated in herbs, with raisins, tomatoes, basil and white whine makes unforgettable…

Recipe of the Week - Pesto (hold the pine nuts)

Pesto is a wonderful thing. You can make it with almost any herb or vegetable. You can serve it as an…

BEETroot Feta Basil Almond PESTO sauce

Beat the blues with bright BEET roasted Almond Basil Pesto. Some call this radical. I call it ridiculously…

Make Your Own Sundried Tomatoes

Easy and with the high cost they are very economical

Quick pizza

Easy Bread Lasagna Recipe - Quick Party Starter- Appetizer Idea

As you know, Lasagna sheets may not be easily available, so I have used the bread instead. Also, the authentic…

The Story of Peaches and Chianti Where What's Cookin' All Began

A family story, how an Italian blog got started and it's inspiration of fabulous cooks, great conversations and…

Warm Fennel & Chickpea Antipasto

Such a wonderful appetizer (or side dish) that reminds me of something rustic and Italian!

TV Dinner & Tuna Carpaccio

A easy and delicious meal for watching your favorite team play a final on TV.

Roasted Squash with Onion, Oregano & Mint

A new spin on squash: oregano & mint instead of cinnamon & nutmeg. This is one of my favorite Mario Batali…