Parmigiana di melanzane (Eggplant Parmesan) by Frank Fariello

Being a lover of good food, I find it almost impossible to answer the question 'what's your favorite dish?' But if I had to, my answer would probably be eggplant parmesan--parmigiana di melanzane--the way Angelina used to make it. This is a simple dish to make, but it involves several steps. Allow yourself a good two hours to…

Parmigiana di melanzane (Eggplant Parmesan) by Frank Fariello

Being a lover of good food, I find it almost impossible to answer the question 'what's your favorite dish?' But if I had to, my answer would probably be eggplant parmesan--parmigiana di melanzane--the way Angelina used to make it. This is a simple dish to make, but it involves several steps. Allow yourself a good two hours to…

Pickled turnips by Chris Patil

Last Thanksgiving, I went up to Portland to enjoy the holiday with a group of old friends. By Saturday, we were all stuffed and vaguely tired of food – but our friend Eric managed to revive our appetites with a creative light meal consisting entirely of homemade pickles and two kinds of fried carbs (polenta and a salty fried batter…

Vegetarian Lasagna by Kelsey Martin

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…

Calzone di cipolla alla pugliese by Frank Fariello

This dish brings back some of my fondest childhood food memories. Calzone di cipolla, or onion pie, is one of the signature dishes of the cuisine of Puglia. My grandfather Lorenzo hailed from a small town outside of Bari, the capital of Puglia, called Grumo Appula. His sister, whom we called Zia Angelina (not to be confused with my…

Antipasto Eggplant Stacks by Nina Timm

With a little prep work, you can have the different elements to this dish ready and prepare these delicious snacks in no time at all!

Fresh Basil Pesto by Ashley Tozer

A delicious basil pesto that is simple to whip up.

Caponata by Farrell May Podgorsek

Caponata is traditionally served as an antipasto with toasted baguette slices or crackers. It is savory, with a touch of sweetness from the raisins and salt from the olives and capers. You can also use it as a pasta or pizza topping. This is one of the most popular appetizers I serve. The recipe doubles well and it freezes…

Easy Black Bean Soup by Julia Brown Gibson

This easy soup is low in fat, high in fiber and Weight Watcher friendly. Each one cup serving = 1 WW point.

SHERYL’S SIMPLE AND DELICIOUS MACARONI SALAD by Sheryl Dennett

SIMPLE AND DELICIOUS MACARONI SALAD ANYTIME!

compote of tomato by branna

a nice tomato sauce for your pasta or just as a dip with your appetizer. It can be used hot or cold. Delizioso enjoy your cooking Branna

CASHEW-NUTS RICE/SATHAM by Kokila Karthikeyan

Peanut Butter and Celery Vol au Vents by Tania Mattiello

Tasty Peanut Butter and Celery Vol au Vents, Cream Cheese and Celery o au Vents. Quick and Easy to prepare!

: Tabouleh by CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLY

Lebanese basic