Aniseed cake by elisa negri

Pumpkin and amaretti risotto by elisa negri

Easy Italian Quesadillas With Mushrooms and Jalapenos by thecurrymommy

Italian Quesadillas for Flavor Lovers This golden brown cooked cheese quesadilla recipe with gooey mozzarella cheese is what dreams are made of! Imagine, a crispy tortilla cooked over medium heat that is filled with Italian seasoned mushrooms and jalapenos.

Penne with Sausage and Eggplant Bolognese by Janet Sirko

The eggplant is infused with savoriness by cooking it in the sausage drippings. Serve this baked pasta with a salad.

Meatball Parmesan by YepRecipes

Beef Parmesan meatballs baked in a homemade marinara sauce and topped with mozzarella cheese.

Zucchini Parmesan Fritters With Sour Cream by Doctor Jo

Zucchini Parmesan Fritters are a delicious way to use up an over-abundance of zucchini and summer squash. These fritters are crispy on the outside. A dollop of sour cream perfectly compliments them.

Bruschetta by Janet Sirko

Bruschetta is an antipasto from Italy consisting of grilled bread rubbed with garlic and topped with olive oil and salt. Variations may include toppings of tomato, vegetables, beans, cured meat, or cheese. A popular dish is bruschetta with tomatoes; one recipe popular outside Italy involves basil, fresh tomato, garlic and onion or…

Vegetarian or Vegan Sausage Bread by Doctor Jo

Vegetarian or vegan sausage bread is a braided loaf of homemade bread that is over-stuffed with Vegan sausage and cheese. So good that even a meat-lover won’t be able to tell it’s Vegan or Vegetarian. Serve it with homemade marinara sauce as a dipper.

Fried Lasagna – Party Appetizers by Doctor Jo

Fried lasagna appetizer – bite-sized pieces of lasagna, breaded and deep-fried. Crispy on the outside, with layers of cheesy lasagna inside.

Ricotta and Cannellini Bean Dip by YepRecipes

A creamy Italian bean dip made with cannellini beans, ricotta cheese, garlic, lemon, and fresh parsley.

Basil Pesto Spread by Salad Foodie

Summer’s remaining basil harvest can become the makings of delicious pesto to serve on crackers or crusty bread. And it does freeze well too for uses into the fall season and beyond. Easy to make and very nutritious compared to many typical spreads.

Cuocere Stile Italiano by Rosemarie

The biggest challenge to making these sumptuous pork chops is the age-old question: fresh or dried herbs? While fresh is always better, sometimes dried is the way, be it a seasonal thing or a personal preference. The relish also goes well atop toasted baguettes or alongside a finely grilled steak.

Antipasto Platter by Rosemarie

One of my all-time favorites in the appetizer/starter category has got to be a well prepared antipasto platter. It is a montage of flavors, textures and colors all on a single plate. Come see for yourself . . .

Porto Fig Walnut and Cheddar spread by Foodessa

A vegetarian style paté made with Porto drenched dried figs, cheddar and walnuts. For a dedicated post…refer to: http://www.foodessa.com/2010/06/dried-figs-bathing-in-porto.html

ROOT Vegetable MASH Cheese PUFFS by Foodessa

A desired texture was achieved from root vegetables combined with crispy bacon. Parmesan struck the right formula when whisked within fluffed eggs. For a dedicated post…refer to: http://www.foodessa.com/2018/03/root-vegetable-mash-cheese-puffs.html