Crispy Eggplant Croquettes by Daniel Brock

nice crispy eggplant croquetts

Chiacchiere by Patricia Turo

Chiacchiere (chiacchiere in Italian means to chatter or gossip). and are also called cenci. They are called this because they make so much noise when you eat them. They are light and wonderful for a summer party.

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.…

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?

Fried Artichoke Hearts by Maria Filice

Tips on Nuts with Recipe by Claudia lamascolo

Not a place if your allergic to nuts, but if your a nut, or nut lover, this is for you~ :) A great salad at the end Shrimp Nutty Salad

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!

Crisp Calamari by Carmelita

Everyone loves a well made Fritto and this one is really delicious. A chickpea flour batter and careful frying make for a perfect Fritto everytime, you must try this! The second of the Useful Links is my comprehensive list of tips for making a really good non-greasy Italian Fritto.

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…

Fear of Frying? by Carmelita

Or how to make a perfect Italian Fritto Misto every time

Mommo Otto’s Rice Balls by Chaz Graves

Makes approx 20 – 25 balls. Cooked Rice balls can be frozen. Rice balls can be prepared & refrigerated for next day frying.

Fried Artichoke Recipe - Carciofi Fritti by Evelyn Scott

A fried artichoke is simplicity in itself.

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…

Fried Cheese by Jennifer Bass

Fried Calamari with Peperoncini Mayonnaise Calamari Fritti con Peperoncini Maionese by Evelyn Scott