3 CHEESE bean ham POTATO timballo by Foodessa

Here's my new take on Mom's cherished go-to week night meal. A take on her 'Pizza Patate' with my particular touches. For a dedicated post...refer to: http://www.foodessa.com/2017/01/3-cheese-bean-ham-potato-timballo.html

Clams and Linguine by A Culinary Journey with Chef Dennis

thrifty PORK shanks OSSO BUCO by Foodessa

PORK shank OSSO BUCO braised to perfection. A flavourful, melt-in-your-mouth bite every time. I call this dish: putting the Classic Osso Buco on a budget. For a dedicated post...refer to: http://www.foodessa.com/2011/03/thrifty-pork-shank-osso-buco.html

Vegetable 'Israeli' COUSCOUS risotto by Foodessa

Moist Semolina meets water to roll out these precious, rugged pasta pearls into a 'Risotto'. Your menu can also extend itself to this double-duty use of 'Risotto'...into stuffed mushrooms. For a dedicated post...refer to: http://www.foodessa.com/2012/01/israeli-couscous-risotto-in-mushrooms-2.html

Italian Pork Chop with Red Wine Sauce and Parmesan Crusted Potatoes by Fabio Bongianni

Good Morning! Today we are preparing pork chop with red wine sauce and parmesan crusted potatoes.

Vegetable Lasagna by Salad Foodie

Lasagna laced with garden vegetables and whole wheat noodles makes a healthier pasta alternative to traditional lasagna. Don’t let the list of ingredients and/or chopping daunt you.(I just consider it my afternoon therapy session.) The veggies are cut in small pieces to layer better between noodles. Sub any combo of veggies preferred…

Mom’s Stuffed Cabbage by The Practical Chef

A hearty mixture of beef and pork rolled in cabbage and baked.

Kickin Chicken Riggies by Ramona Waldecker

This pasta dish is native to Central NY. You can find it served in many restaurants. I am a gradualte of the Culinary Institute of America and I would love to share this dish with the world. Kickin' Chicken Riggie Pasta Dish is a medium spicy chicken Italian pasta dish sure to be a favorite in your home. The secret to this…

PASTIERA {Egg noodle ham savoury casserole torte} by Foodessa

'Pastiera Salata Napoletana di Pasqua con dolce Prosciutto Cotto' A lightly modified Italian Easter menu based on Grandma’s ‘Pastiera’ di Pasqua. A baked ham came about while my Nonna became more Canadian every passing year. For a dedicated post...refer to:…

Beyond Decadent, Skinny Lasagna Alfredo by Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox

Get ready to “wow” your family and friends with this out of this world dish! No one will ever guess it’s low in calories. I’m already thinking this recipe will be on my top 10 favorites for 2012. My husband and I ended up eating it 3 days in a row. I made it skinny by using whole grain lasagna noodles, delicious store bought light…

Elegant Shrimp Scampi Pasta Lightened Up by Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox

For a romantic dinner, try this superb shrimp, sauteed in a buttery, garlic and lemon wine sauce. It doesn’t get easier to prepare yet it taste so indulgent. Instead of having to prep the raw shrimp, by deveining and such, I like to use cooked shrimp. It’s so much easier and cooks in minutes! The skinny for each generous serving is…

Beyond Decadent, Skinny Lasagna Alfredo by Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox

Beyond Decadent, Skinny Lasagna Alfredo...Delicious for Sunday night dinner or any night of the week! Leftovers freeze great, too. The skinny for one serving is 290 calories, 9.5 grams of fat and 7 Weight Watchers POINTS PLUS. I hope you love this dish as much as my family and friends do!

Double Sausage Pizza by Patti Fisher

Ken’s friend David came over so Ken could help him fix his computer. To thank him he wanted to treat us to take out pizza. Oh no, my friend, Patti can make a sausage pizza to make shop owners cry. She uses lots of our favorite sausage and Ken’s smoked cheeses, plus Chef of the Future Floribbean Rub & Seasoning. An easy and quick pizza…

Chicken Rollantine by A Culinary Journey with Chef Dennis

Chicken Rollantine A great dish for an Entree or an Appetizer

BASA fish filet stuffed 'Pindjur' rolls by Foodessa

One of my favourite versatile Basa fish filets meets my new discovery...'Pindjur'...an ethnic vegetable spread. This very pleasant and reasonably priced fish has become one of my go to fish types to create all kinds of interesting recipes.