Pork Sausage with Braised Fennel by Nate Appleman

This is one of our most popular dishes at SPQR. You can cook the sausage any way you like but I'd recommend frying it light extra virgin olive oil - should get to a nice dark brown color outside. Serve this with my Fried Brusseles Sprouts and pasta. Enjoy!

Hazelnut mantecados by Guest of winter

Typical Christmas biscuits, crumbly and brimming with hazelnut flavor.

Paciencias, Castilian cookies by Guest of winter

Paciencias are small round crispy cookies typical from various parts of Castilla, the central part of Spain.

Easy Cinnamon Apple Strudel by Nancy Miyasaki

This is super simple and truly delicious. I made it for John's birthday dinner, since he loves cinnamon apple desserts with vanilla ice cream. It's light and flavorful without being too rich. We finished it all in one night between the six of us. Mmm!

Tea-Time Orange Cake Recipe by Hina Gujral

With some Kinnow Oranges in hand, the first and the obvious recipe choice was a Tea-Time Orange Cake. The tanginess of oranges, the subtle sweet notes and the bitterness of orange zest make this Orange Cake a perfect tea time treat.

Tzatziki Sauce by John Spottiswood

This is a great traditional greek sauce. Serve it on flatbread with fava beans, kebab, falafel, or anything else you can think of. It's super simple to make and you can experiment with adding different spices. The yogurt has a mellowing impact, so you can add just about anything without ruining it!

Creme Brulee by Mark Tabak

My claim to fame. Not quite so traditional, I use whole eggs and milk to lighten it up a little bit.

Roasted Pepper Halves with Bread Crumb Topping (Peperoni Arrostiti) by Catherine Pappas

Adapted from: Lidia’s Italian-American Kitchen. These make a delicious appetizer or side dish. Enjoy and Cook with Love, Catherine

Italian Pepper Cookies by Evelyn Scott

Sometime you may have had some Italian cookies and wondered about the piquant taste. They may have been pepper cookies which come from the far northern Italian border. The pepper does not make the cookies hot, just zippy.

Mediterranean Insalata! by Maria Filice

Who said salad had to be boring? How about making a salad as the main meal and adding a little of this and and a little of that? This is quick, easy and a medly of mediterraneum mixers! Perfect for serving at last minute Oscar Party pot luck or anytime! Serves 4-6

Fried Artichoke Hearts by Maria Filice

Easter Maritozzi by Evelyn Scott

Rising Time: 2 hours, 30 minutes If you want to make something even more sinful, Italian pastry shops often squirt whipped cream into maritozzi using a pastry bag after they have cooled, and also dust them with confectioner's sugar. :

Cheese coins by Nollian

Very tasty and pristavuchie cookies. Great idea for a buffet table. Spread cream cheese cookies or paste.

Tartlets with cream and fruit by Irene

My tartlets! They are light and tasty!

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…