FETTUCINI ALFREDO copyright 2011 art of living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati by maria liberati

Easter Italian Roundup 2010 and 2011 by Claudia lamascolo

A traditional family meal, assorted appetizers, soup, main course, sides and loads of desserts... Italian traditions but something for everyone!

Grilling and Dessert 4th of July Roundup by Claudia lamascolo

Idea's for the holiday? Want something festive and memoriable? Here is a great list of wonderful grilling idea's and desserts to make any guest satisfied... come take a peak!

Bake NO Fry EGGPLANT parmesan ' Melanzane Parmigiana della Nonna ' by Foodessa

Honouring my Nonna’s specialty. The challenge was re-creating the 'quasi' same culinary experience without having to fry the eggplant. Admittedly, breaking with the traditional fried eggplant slices had brought on a worrisome cloud. Would baking the…

Risotto with Italian sausage and Broccoli by Foodessa

A creamy flowing...Risotto. The added Italian sausage and broccoli bring the dish up a notch. Buon appetito. For a detailed post...refer to: http://www.foodessa.com/2013/01/italian-rice-risotto-and-leftover.html

Vegetable PASTA bake YOGURT sauce GRATIN by Foodessa

Fresh garden vegetables celebrate summer with a smothering of melting cheese. An egg and yogurt sauce blanket its entirety to a bubbly gratin casserole. For a dedicated post...refer here: http://www.foodessa.com/2014/08/vegetable-pasta-bake-yogurt-sauce-gratin.html

Garden Marinara Sauce with Spaghetti by Salad Foodie

This marinara is chock full of veggies, and served atop whole grain spaghetti noodles, makes a guilt-free pasta entrée. Use the last of summer’s garden tomatoes, or use canned if time is short. It fills your whole home with a wonderful Italian aroma as it cooks!

Mostacciolo, Zucchini & Ham Skillet Meal by Salad Foodie

Serve this one-dish meal of pasta, zucchini and ham, and family or guests will think they're in Alfredo heaven. A recipe keeper for using up leftover ham and/or summer's zucchini. You can sub chicken for the ham if you prefer. To reduce calories and fat further, sub a 13-ounce can of evaporated skim milk in place of the cream.

Smoked Lamb Chops Barbecued and served with Roasted Vegetables and Thyme Sauce by Mario Frittoli

Lamb is first barbecued and then roasted with all the herbs and vegetables, an important dish that develops and enhances the typical flavours of my beloved Tuscany

Pappardelle Pasta with Porcini Mushrooms by gaetano ricci

Roman Oxtail Stew by Carmelita

The Italian name for this dish is Coda Alla Vaccinara. It is an iconic symbol of Roman cuisine, is one of those heart warming soothing winter dishes that you dream of and crave when cold weather sets in. Quick to prepare and slow to cook, it is a humble unpretentious dish made with an inexpensive cut of meat. The succulent tender…

MILLET stuffed red Bell PEPPER cups by Foodessa

One of my favourite whole grains was going to honour our deliciously healthy meal. With so many varieties of grains that peppers could be stuffed with, I decided on MILLET...a very nutritional and lightly pronounced whole grain cereal. For a dedicated post...refer to:…

Lamb Sausage and Spinach Lasagna with Feta and Artichoke Hearts by Violet Séverine Blanchard

A delicious stick to your ribs lasagna with Greek Italian influence.

Calamari (Squid - Cuttlefish) Olive Crimini Tomato Linguini by Foodessa

Melt-in-your-mouth...'calamari’ linguini had produced an incredible culinary experience. Hubby and I would have had another plate if it weren’t for the next elaborate stuffed fillet rolls that were in the oven. The aroma alone had to discipline us into not taking one more fork to these linguini.

Mozzarella in Carozza ( Grilled Mozzarella Sandwich) copyright 2011 art of living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati by maria liberati