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?

Caprese Salad by Jennifer Bass

Grilled Stuffed Calamaretti-Involtini di Calamaretti con Mozzarela e Basilica by Patricia Turo

Calamaretti are so simple but whenever I make them for a grill party, they are the hit of the meal.

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…

"Barbecue style" langoustines with cumin by Alida

Makes a great starter. A quick recipe and very tasty. Good if you want to impress your guests!

Bruschetta by Janet Sirko

Bruschetta is an antipasto from Italy consisting of grilled bread rubbed with garlic and topped with olive oil and salt. Variations may include toppings of tomato, vegetables, beans, cured meat, or cheese. A popular dish is bruschetta with tomatoes; one recipe popular outside Italy involves basil, fresh tomato, garlic and onion or…

Grilled Portobello Mushroom with Spinach by Blackswan

This Grilled Portobello Mushroom with Spinach is one of my family’s favourite dishes & I've been making this almost all my life. Hahaha! This cheesy appetizer can also be served as a healthy “snack”.

Bruschetta with Tomato and Basil by Stacy Coltrin

There is nothing so tasty as this dish. It works well for dinners with friends and family. Everyone in the kitchen talking and eating. When I am not cooking I am creating wrought iron art and selling it on my etsy store. www.SantaFeWroughtIron.Etsy.com, this is one of the recipes I give away when I sell a piece of art as a thank you…

"Beautiful Night" on the tile, with friarielli_crudi, cherry tomatoes, and pouff_di_neonata Ionica by GianMaria Le Mura

It 'a recipe created for the Sicilian territory with style Feng Shu. Is summed with very simple ingredients.

Tuna Stuffed Eggs by Phyllis Smith

I first had these as part of a beautiful salad that also included fried eggplant rounds and several types of olives, at the Locanda Rosati near Orvieto, Umbria, Italy. Wonderful for a spring antipasto or as part of a summer lunch.

Bruschette with mussels and cherry tomatoes by Alida

These bruschette are quick to prepare and of great effect. They make a light and tasty starter.

Giadiniera Italiana by Evelyn Scott

This is a great side dish

Vallée d’Aoste Jambon de Bosses PDO and melon in salad dressing by ContattoFebe

A fresh and easy idea to taste this unique raw ham, perfect in summer time and for a light lunch.

Polenta Squares with Gorgonzola - Crostoni al Gorgonzola by Evelyn Scott

Fried polenta is a great treat, a snacking food of the sort one can go to a friggitoria and buy a cone of -- the frier takes a sheet of yellow butcher's paper, rolls it into a cone, and fills it with squares of polenta. But polenta is also a nice accompaniment to other fried foods at table, and is a perfect base for toppings of…

Basil-Walnut Pesto by Chef Feiny www.feintastingfoods.com

To help mix the pesto with the cooked pasta, blend 4 to 6 tablespoons of the pasta cooking water into 1/2 cup pesto before tossing.