Zeppole by Frank Fariello

Zeppole are so easy to make—after all, they are basically just fried pizza dough balls—it is almost embarrassing to post about it, but since it was one of my favorite snack foods that Angelina made, it deserves pride of place on this blog. And, in any event, who doesn't like fried dough?

Mozzarella in carrozza by Frank Fariello

What could be more primordially satisfying than the combination of bread and cheese? Well, frying them together makes them even more satisfying. And if you add a bit of anchovy to the mix well, you're in heaven! Mozzarella in carrozza, literally "mozzarella cheese in a carriage", is one of the rustic glories of Neapolitan cuisine.…

Calamari, Scallops and Lemon Fritto Misto by Joyce Leung

This is a delicious, easy to prepare Italian antipasto. Make sure you serve it hot. Close your eyes and imagine you are in a small Italian restaurant near the beach in southern Italy. This is better than 98% of the calamari you'll ever order in a US restaurant - guaranteed. Yum!

Fried Meatballs (Albanian Name: Qofte te ferguara) by Erjona

1 lb ground meat 1 slice stale bread 1 small onion, finely-grated 2 tablespoons chopped Feta cheese 2 tablespoons bread crumbs 2 tablespoons oil or melted butter 1 tablespoon chopped parsley Salt Pepper Mint Oregano 1 cup flour 1 cup oil (olive oil recommended)

Fried Artichoke Hearts by Maria Filice

Angelina's Fried Vegetables by Frank Fariello

I was feeling sort of nostalgic today for the fried vegetables my grandmother used to make. They were almost always the start of our family's six-hour Sunday dinners, laid out (along with a big wedge of provolone) on the table to pick on as we played cards and waited for the main event. Hmmm, they disappeared fast! There's a saying in…

Warm Fennel & Chickpea Antipasto by Caroline Caron

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