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	Italian Meatballs by Salad Foodie Years ago I had an Italian neighbor who became a close friend. I always commented on her delicious meatballs and one day she shared the recipe with me. I have made them ever since about the same way. You can vary the meats using what's on hand, but I usually select lean ground beef, turkey, chicken or lamb, with an equal amount of…	16 votes 5 reviews 8 comments 51358 views
	Beef & Bacon Meatballs with Mushroom Pasta Sauce by Salad Foodie Sometimes my food experiments go right and this one certainly did: an every day meatball kicked up a notch with bacon! Preparation time is reduced by using pre-sliced mushrooms and prepared sauce.	3 votes 2 reviews 3 comments 4786 views
	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…	2 votes 1 review 1 comment 13967 views
	Chicken Cacciatore by Salad Foodie Cacciatore in cuisine refers to a meal prepared “hunter style” with meat, tomatoes, onions, herbs, wine (and depending on region and availability other vegetables.) Time-saving conveniences like boneless skinless chicken breasts and thighs, presliced mushrooms and onions simplify preparation. While the chicken braises in the tomato…	2 votes 2 comments 11851 views
	Gino's Noodle Dough by J. Gino Genovesi Noodles, in many forms, have been a staple food in many parts of the world for centuries. China, Japan, Italy all take credit for creating the noodles. However, the earliest records appear in a book written between AD25 to 220 in China. No matter the origin, noodles have been a staple food, relatively cheap, quick to prepare and…	2 votes 1 comment 6734 views
	Eggplant Parmesan (Slow Cooker or Crockpot version) by Salad Foodie This recipe based on one from Allrecipes.com served 8 and was cooked in a 5-quart slow cooker. I cut the recipe in half for 4 servings (which is the recipe below.) It cooks well in a 2 1/2 to 3-quart slow cooker. Whichever size you make, I think you’ll like this easy-does it version of yummy Eggplant Parmesan! (Note:…	2 votes 4396 views
	Florentine Salisbury Steak by J. Gino Genovesi This dish is restaurant quality food which when served with mashed potatoes and green beans makes a delightful presentation. At home,this was a favorite among our family. I have made some changes from the original one used by my mother and wife, and think you will enjoy it also. It is economical, relatively fast and so good. I…	1 vote 1 review 4 comments 13525 views
	Involtini di cavolo ( Stuffed Cabbage) by J. Gino Genovesi I know there are many recipes on how to make stuffed cabbage rolls. I like to use fresh ingredients and pride myself in the taste of the cabbage rolls I make. Try them. They are real Italian!	1 vote 6078 views
	Four Cheese & Sausage Stuffed Manicotti by Salad Foodie Cheese-stuffed manicotti personifies comfort food anytime, but take it up a notch with a cheese four-some and Italian sausage and it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. This was inspired by a few pasta manufacturer web site recipes, but I added my own spin here and there and was pleasantly surprised how well they worked. Oh Mama-Mia, this…	1 vote 3 comments 6910 views
	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!	1 vote 1 comment 2268 views
	Pasta with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes by Salad Foodie I am enamored with pasta, tomatoes and basil recipes and have tried out several. This one is from Cook's Country (April/May 2015) and indeed has robust tomato flavors by roasting them! See Useful Links below for an earlier posted and similar recipe that we liked well too.	1 vote 2946 views
	Chicken Parmesan by Chef Chuck A traditional Italian dish that is served with pasta- a real crowd favorite!	1 vote 6007 views
	Peperoni ripieni ( Italian Stuffed Peppers) by J. Gino Genovesi There are many versions of stuffed peppers, but many Italians add their own flavors and ingredients. In my home, we adjusted the recipe to our liking with a bold cheese flavor, and a delightful hint of Italian seasonings. This recipe is easy to make, is light ,but filling. .	1 vote 3063 views