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!

Sandwiches with Cottage Cheese, Greens and Garlic by Mary Shaldibina

These sandwiches are for garlic fans.

Refreshing Eggplant Sandwich by Nanette

It doesn't get easier than this, nor more delicious. It is light and refreshing. I love it with a cup of soup, whatever kind you like. To make it even easier, I buy slices of breaded eggplant from a very good deli. Be sure they are sliced thin. If you'd rather fry your own (or bake them) I included a quick recipe at the bottom of the…

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.

Fried Artichoke Hearts by Maria Filice

cold Espresso Coffee AMARETTO Latté by Foodessa

Deliciously light and refreshing. This has remained a highly requested concoction.

Fresh Basil Pesto by SpaghettiandChopsticks

Delicious and healthy basil pesto that will make your stomach smile!

How to dress a salad in the Italian manner by Frank Fariello

Making salad in the Italian manner, which can be nicely summed up by the following proverb: A ben condire l'insalata, ci vuole un avaro per l'aceto, un giusto per il sale e uno strambo per l'olio. Which, loosely translated, means: "to properly dress a salad, you need a miser to add the vinegar, a judge to add the salt and a…

Antipasto Tenor by Maria Filice

Mixing up your favorite of your antipasto ingredients can produce a tenor of flavors! It held it's own at one of my dinner parties and it will have you singing for more! Adding a little of this and that makes it your signature! A few leftover tips: Toss over spaghetti and add a drizzle of olive oil. or.... Grill some chicken…

Hummus and Bruschetta Appetiser by judee

Quick, easy, and delicious and makes a great presentation.. A marriage of Middle Eastern and Italian all in one. Something different for your next party.Yum!

Scottish Dessert: Whisky and Rolled Oats Mousse by Robert-Gilles Martineau

Yes, they have great for desserts in Scotland!

Homemade Farfalle Pasta Salad for July 4th by Patricia Turo

Tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic and olive oil are all that is needed for this fresh pasta salad that you can prepare a day ahead. Homemade farfalle brings it to a new level.

Fig & Prosciutto Salad by Denise Romeo

Weight Watchers Chicken Mozzarella Melts by Recipe Kitchen

Healthy Chicken Breast Strips Coated With Spaghetti Sauce On Top Of Toasted Italian Bread.

Banana and chocolate pudding by Gourmandelle LifestyleBlog

Bananas, bananas and again bananas! Don’t blame me because I love these sweet creamy fruits! I always make up some kind of dessert when I have bananas in my kitchen and I almost never eat them just as they are. I had some dark chocolate in the fridge and I thought “Why not combine it with bananas? Nothing wrong can happen... right?!”…