Italian Recetas

Baked Penne with Spinach and Tomatoes (Ziti al Forno con Spinaci e Pomodoro)

This recipe is packed full of flavor.

Pasta with Cauliflower, Prosciutto, and Parmesan

Our whole family enjoyed this flavorful pasta that I cooked tonight. Despite the chicken broth, this is a…

Make your own Italian cherry wine (visciolato)

There are various fruit wines, but especially in Italy develops a very special cherry wine, discover how it…

Arangini.....or Rice Balls....or Werewolf balls....I'm not sure

The German Goddess and I were discussing food one day, as happens a few times a week. On day I was making…

German Potato Salad (Insalata Patate Tedesca)

Normally I am not a German Potato Salad eater but I love this tangy, potato salad and it has become a favorite…

pasta 'alla GIGI' style

For a dedicated post on several lightened pasta dishes: https://www.foodessa.com/2019/06/light-pasta-dish-pleasures.html

Chestnut Bread

A wholesome, flavorful sweet bread that can be served anytime!

Chicken Pepperoni

Baked Spaghetti Casserole

This was taken from the Food Network Magazine, January/February 2012 issue, page 53. The total time for this casserole is a little over two…

Focaccia (Italian Flat Bread)

A basic focaccia recipe easy to make. Serve with any number of entrees, salads, soups, use as sandwich bread or as a base for a variety of focaccia…

Gino's Noodle Dough

Noodles, in many forms, have been a staple food in many parts of the world for centuries. China, Japan, Italy all take credit for creating the…

Zucchini Smeriato ( Scalloped Zucchini)

There are many zucchini recipes, but this is one that I kinda made up. It is nourishing, a good Lenten dish…

Fast veal Parmigiana

Simple, fast and delicious meal everybody will love ready for less than 20 minutes.

Meatballs and Marinara (Pressure Cooker Style)

If you don't own a pressure cooker, this recipe will still work in a slow cooker. You just have to cook it for…