Tuna Conserva with Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Capers and Bread by Nate Appleman

Not to be confused with thick Sicilian caponeta made with eggplant, Neopolitan caponeta originated with local sailors who tossed tomatoes with a dash of seawater with the ship's store of hardtack. We have added cucumbers and capers to this simple tomato and bread salad, using baked leftover pizza dough torn into bite sized chunks,…

Tonnarelli cacio e pepe by Frank Fariello

Cacio e pepe, literally 'cheese and pepper', is a very typical Roman dish, usually made with spaghetti, bucatini or—for the ne plus ultra version of this dish—tonnarelli, a kind of square spaghetti made with egg pasta popular in Lazio and Abruzzo, as well parts of Molise, Puglia and Le Marche.

Okroshka by Mary Shaldibina

This is traditional russian cold soup, very good in summer and fast cooking.

Grandma Lipschitz's Chopped Herring Salad by Bert Sackman

My grandmother taught my wife how to make this old fashioned eastern European classic. Serve it as a salad on a bed of greens or in a sandwich on a Kaiser roll or as a topping for canapes. The Nutritional Facts Box provides the details for the entire recipe and not for a single serving. The values listed therein should be divided…

Al Templeman's famous Salad Dressing by Al Templeman

I started making this because my wife, Jeanne, would not stop complaining about how bad store bought salad dressings are. Over time, I've optimized it to both of our tastes. I never make it exactly the same, but the directions below will turn out a delicious base dressing that you can then iterated on. I always store the dressing…

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!

Easy Italian Bean Salad by RecipeKing

Easy Italian Bean Salad is an easy and quick 10 minute recipe for a delicious side salad. It is also a healthy, low calories, low fat, low cholesterol, low sugars, low carbohydrates, diabetic and WeightWatchers (4) PointsPlus recipe. Ingredients include: cennelini beans, cherry tomatoes, artichoke hearts, onions, black olives, parsley…

Sea Buckthorn Juice by Gourmandelle LifestyleBlog

You may not have heard anything about this miracle plant but you will find out now everything you need to know about it. It is a shame that sea buckthorn is not as famous as goji berries because basically they are the same. Sea buckthorn berries are extremely rich in antioxidants and vitamins, especially vitamin C and vitamin A. The…

Italian Dressing by Patrick Travis

I have not found many bottled salad dressings I like. This lead me to search out something I can make myself and this is what I put together from various sources. I like my dressings tart so I normally don't add any sugar. If I am serving this to company, and want to tone down the acidity, I add a little bit of sugar. This is…

Caffè Shakerato by Frank Fariello

I had my first caffè shakerato on the beach at Rimini way back sometime in the mid-90s. The black richness of espresso served cold and frothy was a relevation, and I was instantly hooked. It is by far my favorite way to drink iced coffee.

Smoked Salmon Bagel by CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLY

Smoked Salmon Bagel

Zalmrolletjes by SpiritBarb

Heerlijke zalmrolletjes met wat sla, kruidenkaas, gerookte zalm en bieslook gemaakt op een wrapper/tortilla

Insalata di Riso by Nick Webster

Insalata di riso is a dish which is perfect for picnics. It transports well in a covered dish and is best served at room temperature. Plus, it’s a great way to get more vegetables on the table in a setting that is often dominated by meats and snacks. The beautiful bold colors of tomatoes, olives, and herbs will draw the eye of even…

Salade frisée à l'anchoiade by Frank Fariello

One of my favorite cold weather salads back in Rome were puntarelle, a kind of chicory typically dressed with a kind of garlic and anchovy vinaigrette. Fond memories...! This salad is a more refined French cousin, fit for elegant dinners but rustic enough for an everyday dinner. It makes a fine light entrée, a bed for fish or even a…

Caprese Salad by Jennifer Bass