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!

Fried Cheese by Jennifer Bass

Italian-Style Stuffed Mushrooms by Jennifer Bass

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

Caprese Salad by Jennifer Bass

Curt's Delectable Chicken Parmesano by curt iffert

An old family recipe TWEETED up! I love to recreate my favorites from my childhood here is another one my version...

Sausage Peppers and Tomato Casserole by Claudia lamascolo

Here is a recipe that can be used as a main dish by itself or used on top of pasta or rice with any leftovers for a new meal.

Lobster Mac and Cheese by Claudia lamascolo

Chunks of lobster with pasta and cheese sauce ... so good!

Classic Focaccia (no kneading) by Giulia Robert

This is an infallible no kneading recipe for a foolproof Ligurian focaccia. The recipe is very easy to follow (for dummies), you just have to be a little patient!

St. Joseph's Day Pastry by Claudia lamascolo

here is the perfect pastry for this Italian Holiday

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…

Olive tapenade by Shawnna and Davide Busetti

Olive Tapenade is a staple at my house. It is delicious to pull out as an impromptu happy hour snack, and it's always great to set out when company is coming. The olive tapenade keeps well in the refrigerator for at least a week, but rarely lasts that long at my house. I serve the tapenade in a small bowl, then on the side to scoop it…

The Story of Peaches and Chianti Where What's Cookin' All Began by Claudia lamascolo

A family story, how an Italian blog got started and it's inspiration of fabulous cooks, great conversations and family values. For the whole story visit http://pegasuslegend-whatscookin.blogspot.com/2009/08/every-sunday-would-be-pasta-day-in-our.html

meat sufley by alesha

Gay pink grapefruit salad by Gino la Tilla

This recipe was created by me and my gay friend Guido a.k.a. Ivana. I'll save you the bench of innuendos included in ingredients and procedures, just know that “finocchio” (fennel) is the friendly way to say gay in Tuscany