calzones with mushroom, onion and broccoli by neha mathur

These Calzones are easy to make and you can make the stuffing of your choice....You can make the dough in advance and freeze it....Just thaw it to room temperature before making and you are good to go....

Maids of Honor (or Almond Maids) by Andra Kiser

My mother has been making these since I can remember. They are absolutely amazing!! Almost like a small jam-filled pie with a beautiful almond topping. I can't get enough of them!

Homemade Pizza by Kim

Baked Rice For X'mas by Blackswan

There’ll probably be a lot of leftover food for the festive season. This is one of the simple recipes using leftover rice & a can of Campbell Mushroom Chicken that you can use for this X’mas. Best part of it, you can even make use of this leftover rice & turn it into an Italian Restaurant Menu as gifts for your friends. * If…

Beans Beans Beans, Dried Beans Rule! by Claudia lamascolo

The easiest way to make sure they are always cooked perfectly. Here is a video in the link to show you how~

Turkey Lasagna with Spinach and Mushrooms by Salad Foodie

Red, green and white, the perfect Italian flag colors, make this lasagna as pretty as it is delicious. It’s a pleaser at potlucks, or makes a generous amount for the family, with leftovers. A nice dish to prepare the night before, and pop in oven next day.

Brown Sugar Caramel Souffles by Syi

I first made these in culinary school for extra credit with one of my Final Practical meals. *The cooking time noted reflects the (approximate) TOTAL cooking & baking times.

Sweet Italian Turkey Sausage Meatballs with Linguine by Salad Foodie

Spaghetti and meatballs are one of those ultimate comfort foods, and this version is great for work nights and can be on the table ready to eat in about 35 minutes - how can that be? Start with your favorite marinara sauce and substitute Italian turkey sausage in place of making a meatball mixture.

Ricotta-filled Cannoli by Nazzareno Casha

Seafood Fra Diavolo by Angela LeMoine

My hubby is a huge lover of a good seafood and pasta dish so when my mom called from Wegmans, I just had to have her pick up some seafood for me. Of course when you tell an Italian to get a little shrimp, calamari, mussels, scallops and clams... well you end up with way to much for two people. So what does one do, invite the brothers…

Kale Salad with Radishes, Lemon, and Parmesan by Colleen Mcconnell

Sometimes the simplest foods are the best. Matt and I were blown away by the kale salad we tried at City House in Nashville, and our recreation of it has been in our repertoire ever since.

Arroz Con Leche Brulee by Colleen Mcconnell

I don’t think I realized how delicious arroz con leche was until I was in Spain last month. We had SO MUCH of it there, and I didn’t come across a single version that I didn’t like. My favorite was definitely at a restaurant called El Ñeru, where they actually bruleed the top. This is my at home recreation of it.

Chocolate Ganache Cake by Lourdes Princy

Heavenly delectable chocolaty goodness with chocolate goodness.

Zucchini & Cheese Gratin by jessica warner

Delicious and beautiful...the French way. Serves 4-6 Prepared in 25 minutes Cooks in 35 - 45 minutes.

Florentine Salisbury Steak by J. Gino Genovesi

This dish is restaurant quality food which when served with mashed potatoes and green beans makes a delightful presentation. At home,this was a favorite among our family. I have made some changes from the original one used by my mother and wife, and think you will enjoy it also. It is economical, relatively fast and so good. I…