Polenta Basic by branna

How to make a good basic polenta dish

compote of tomato by branna

a nice tomato sauce for your pasta or just as a dip with your appetizer. It can be used hot or cold. Delizioso enjoy your cooking Branna

Vino Cotto (Vincotto) Sirloin Tips by Deena Montillo

Sirloin tips that have a unique flavor, are tender, delicious and easy to prepare...definitely a winning combination!

Crunchy Green Bean Salad by Jennifer Bass

Italian Lobster Soup by Chef Feiny www.feintastingfoods.com

My grandma first made this for me when I was 5 years old. I added red, orange, and yellow bell peppers to give the soup more personality......Love at first site. From that day on, I have have enjoyed eating lobster and will for the rest of my LIFE!

Stuffed Artichokes by Chef Feiny www.feintastingfoods.com

I will never forget the first time I ate Stuffed Artichokes.......It was love at first site......25 years later I still make it the same way my mom did and taste the SAME!!!!!!!

Baked Oysters on the Half-Shell by Chef Feiny www.feintastingfoods.com

One of my favorites to make......brings back memories of working at my first restaurant....The King's Contrivance Restaurant in Columbia, Maryland!

Basil-Walnut Pesto by Chef Feiny www.feintastingfoods.com

To help mix the pesto with the cooked pasta, blend 4 to 6 tablespoons of the pasta cooking water into 1/2 cup pesto before tossing.

Mesclun Mix with Goat Cheese, Apricots, Prosciutto and Vino Cotto (Vincotto) by Deena Montillo

This delicious salad is easy to prepare and makes a great presentation when served at a dinner party...you'd almost think it was a dessert!

Shrimp Alfrado by April

made this dish once but wasn't impressed with the garlic & herb sause and angel hair, so I switched to alfrado and penne and was much more happy with the flavor and consistancy of the dish!

Maccheroni al limone. Sardinia Island. by CHEFMAURIZIO

Sardinia, a beautiful island. I've always tried to understand his people and of course cuisine. It was not easy, but I think I have succeeded almost entirely. The people of Sardinia, is a bit closed, but very generous, as well as superb cuisine. Sardinian cuisine has influences from Spain and Genoa. The ingredients are simple, the sea…

Homemade Green Tea Pasta With Mint Pesto by kristy

It's a fabulous meatless meal you will never resist !

Miss Polly's Fresh Ciliengini & Roma Tomato Caprese Salad by Miss Polly Motzko

Miss Polly’ Fresh Ciliengini & Cherry Tomato Salad This salad evolved the moment I saw a product I had never seen-Precious Fresh Mozzarella Cheese Ciliengini in water. I found it at Jon’s Marketplace here in CA where all great International ingredients can be found for usually half the price anywhere else. I took an 8 ounce…

Strawberry Mousse Cake by kristy

A sweet & romantic treat!

Cream of Wild Mushroom by Blackswan

Mushroom lovers, you’re gonna love this rich & creamy soup made from Portobello & Mixed Button Mushrooms! I prefer my Mushroom Soup rich & having an exotic taste, that’s why I like the combination of the Portobello & Mixed Button Mushrooms! There're many different types & methods of making Mushroom Soup but I like mine done…