Grilled Eggplant Parmesan by Mihir Shah

Wonderful and lighter alternative to baked eggplant Parmesan and wonderful for summer or fall nights. I use canned pasta sauce (basil if you have it).

Crispy Eggplant Croquettes by Daniel Brock

nice crispy eggplant croquetts

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…

Chilled Italian Zucchini Appetizer by John Spottiswood

This is a fantastic recipe that I adapted from Marcella Hazen. She recommends serving this at room temperature, but I've had a similar broccoli appetizer at a great local Italian restaurant and they chill it, so I thought I would too. I think it would be great either way. If it's hot out, and a chilled appetizer would be nice, then…

Peppers stuffed with tuna and capers by Frank Fariello

Here's a southern Italian deli favorite that you can easily make at home. In this recipe, CES chef Cosimina Anelo, from the region of Calabria, shows you how! Note: The only real trick to this easy dish is finding the right kind of small, round 'cherry' peppers. If you can't find them in your local market, try experimenting with…

Vegetarian Lasagna by Kelsey Martin

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!

Cauliflower Canapés by Denise Romeo

Cauliflower is highly under-rated! It is good served hot in casseroles, cold in salad, pickled, or even in soup. The first time my husband made this cauliflower puree, I was skeptical, but now it is one of my very favorite appetizers.

Giadiniera Italiana by Evelyn Scott

This is a great side dish

Crostini with Mushroom Pate copyright 2011 art of living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati by maria liberati

Pesto Genovese copyright 2011 art of living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati by maria liberati

Calzone con Cavalfiore copyright 2011 art of living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati by maria liberati

Avocado Italiano copyright 2011 art of living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati by maria liberati

Crema Di Carote (Carrot Cream Appetizer) copyright 2011 art of living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati by maria liberati

Eggplant Ragout with Hazelnuts, Chocolate and Raisins by Lynn