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!

Sunday Italian Fried Meatball Video Tradition by Claudia lamascolo

Every Sunday our family from generation to generation frys meatballs. Kids from all over would smell the wonderful garlic frying in those meatballs and that aroma would bring them to our house. These still are a tradition in all our families handed down.

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.

Italian Cheesecake by Linda Oefelein

This recipe is an all time favorite of mine - it has been handed down for over 3 generations in my family - I've made some changes to it as time has gone by - but it is still mouth-watering and I know you will love it!

Victoria Sponge by Gina Geremia

I decided to make the cake how I would want it, by using a blend of fresh raspberries and strawberries mixed together with a blend of raspberry and strawberry jam and topped with a stabilized whipped cream, rather than just strawberry jam and a buttercream frosting. The result? To die for! Word on the street was that it was the best…

TiraMiSù ExtraOrdinario cake by Foodessa

Swooning over a sumptuously spirited gourmet Italian TiraMiSù. Fluffy, creamy and possessing a lighter velvety texture than most versions. The spirited use of Tia Maria and Grand Marnier are only a part of this dessert's fabulous outcome. Here's my simple method of assembling this delight. ' La Dolce Vita ' from my heart to your…

Italian Tomato Sauce and Pasta Recipes by Claudia lamascolo

It's always a big debate is it called Sauce or Gravy, we don't care what you call it over pasta we call it GREAT!

World Nutella Day February 5th 2013 Coconut Nutella Turnovers by Claudia lamascolo

I am celebrating with many others again today as I had for many years, World Nutella Day. There will be many recipes from all over the World from their site. Come follow the link below to see World Nutella Day and visit the blogs today who are…

Grilled Roasted Peppers How too by Claudia lamascolo

Here is the best way to eat peppers roasted, they are made on the grill. If you love peppers try these instructions.

Healthy Italian Vegetable Saute Recipe by Claudia lamascolo

Ready to shed some of those Holiday pounds? Here is a healthy way to do it and still very delicious. Come join me in my quest to lose 10 pounds by eating healthy. Here is what I am eating these days. Add whatever you like.

CHOCOLATE APPLE NUT Phyllo triangle pockets by Foodessa

Between the sheets of PHYLLO Pastry...what can we find? Just some of my favorite ingredients. Buttery light and flaky describes anything enveloped by these delicate sheets. Its time for you to get acquainted with this magical dough which will yield impressive results every time. For a fully dedicated post on: PHYLLO 101…

Panettone (Italian Christmas Cake) by Chef Smith

Curt's Fresh Plum Tomato Sauce by curt iffert

Traditional sauce with using fresh plum tomatoes.

Crushed Greek tomato and olive oil sauce by Nicholas Huffman

Pomodoro style sauce with black olives, capers and chillies adding subtle character. Rich stewed tomato depth of flavour freshened with the addition of tomato puree or pasatta at the very end of the cooking to refine. Great with pasta, as a base for braising vegetables with the addition of a little stock or as a condiment to meat,…

Easter Menu Roundup 2013 by Claudia lamascolo

Here is a typical Easter Italian Style Menu including, egg bread, lamb, ham, tarts, Egg Art and much more come check it out!