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Vegetarian TVP Spaghetti Sauce by Micheline

This vegetarian spaghetti sauce is made with Textured Vegetable Protein (TVP), a highly nutritious soy product, an alternative to meat. The texture and taste resembles ground beef. You will be pleasantly surprised by the look and taste of this meatless spaghetti sauce. TVP is available in Health Food Stores and is made by Bob's Red…

Ciliegia Pork Medallions in Montepulciano Veal Demi Glaze Sauce by Bob Vincent

This recipe is adapted from a winery we are club members with. Jacuzzi Family Vineyards has some great Italian wines that are reasonably priced. The original used Barbara which I changed to Monepulciano. I also added shallots, mushrooms and roasted…

Linguine with Fresh Tomatoes by Robyn Savoie

Since we can have great tomatoes year around, we can always enjoy their fresh flavor this way. Remember: Never store your fresh tomatoes in the refrigerator, the cold ruins their taste and texture. Keep them right on the counter so they'll be sweeter and juicier.

Tiramisu Brownie Cake by Robyn Savoie

A great make ahead option to prepare a dessert in advance. It’s a divine combination of a chewy, fudgy, brownie and an authentic Italian tiramisu. This is both easy and complicated. The brownie layer is the easy part because it uses things that you already have on hand. While the tiramisu with its mascarpone, espresso and…

Cheese, Garlic and Herb Bread by Robyn Savoie

This flavorful Italian bread turns any family-style dinner into company fare.

Salmon Saltimbocca by Bob Vincent

This is a wide left turn on Saltimbocca ala Romano normally made with Veal Scaloppine. I used salmon instead. Saltimbocca translates into "Jump-In-The-Mouth." Though I didn't make a sauce for the dish you certainly could if you want. A butter, garlic, white wine, shallot and sage sauce would work. I served the dish with lemon…

Linguine with Mussels, Pancetta & Peas in Lemon-Tarragon Cream Sauce by Bob Vincent

This is adapted from a recipe that appeared in Cuisine At Home seven years ago. With the cream and pancetta it has lots of saturated fat. Enjoy occasionally for a flavorful pasta dish and you're not concerned about calories or fat. If you're not a…

The Ultimate Italian Snack Mix by Deena Montillo

Italian-seasoned Crispix® cereal with zesty pepperoni, Pecorino Romano, Provolone and Grana Padano cheeses is the ultimate snack taste sensation! Recipe and photo by Deena Montillo, April 2011

Italian-Style Stuffed Mushrooms by Jennifer Bass

Perfect Clear Chicken Broth by Claudia lamascolo

Step by Step and the secrets to make the perfect broth, suggestions on what to make with it and use the leftover chicken for more than one use. Take a look a this one.