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Grilled Peppers with Anchovies, Feta Cheese and Spaghetti by Catherine Pappas

You will be amazed at the flavor of this dish. Enjoy with Lots of Love, Catherine

Chicken Cordon Blue by Fabio Bongianni

TV Dinner & Tuna Carpaccio by Patricia Turo

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

Insalata di riso (Summer Rice Salad) by Frank Fariello

Mid-August, when the temperatures climb to tropical heights, is a time when the enthusiasm of even the most avid cook can begin to wane. Italians often turn to easily prepared dishes that need minimal or no actually cooking. Salads are an obvious choice, and rice salads are a favorite. Not only are they delicious, but they are easy to…

Ciliege torta della Nonna by Patricia Turo

A tarta made with cherries (you can use other types of fruit such as apples, pears and figs) that is easy to make. It will impress your guests!

Sfogliatelle or Canolli; The Ultimate Italian Pastry by Patricia Turo

A crispy pastry consisting of hungreds of layers filled sweetened ricotta and semolina. This recipe was taken from an antique cook book given to me by Chef Antonio Cannavacciuolo who runs a 2 star Michelin restaurant at the Villa Crespi in Piedmonte, Italy.

La Recette les anchois au sel (A recipe for anchovies preserved in salt) by Patricia Turo

Anchovies are your friend in cooking and will add a unique flavor to your dishes.

Farfalle al Melone (farfalle pasta with melon) copyright 2011 art of living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati by maria liberati

Have you ever thought of substituting melon for tomatoes in your pasta dish? Try this refreshing cool summertime pasta dish.Hope you can get locally grown cantaloupes for this one! This recipe is from my best selling book The Basic Art of Italian…

Zucchini Cream Pasta Sauce & Stella d’Italia by Patricia Turo

For all those people who have more zucchini then they can eat. This is a very nice sauce for any kind of pasta. Inspired by a little hotel on Lake Lugano, Italy.

Spicy Shrimp Boudin Balls by Friday Delights

If you ever come to Louisiana make sure you try our famous and delicious boudin balls. If you get your hands on some really good ones you may find yourself making these little appetizers at home.