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Awesome Pizza Dough

Awesome Pizza Dough by John Spottiswood

This recipe is adapted from one perfected at Greens restaurant in San Francisco. The crust is crunchy on the outside but also chewy. I think it's wonderful. I'm going on a pizza making journey and this is stop one. If you've never made your own pizza dough before, it's easy and fun. This recipe makes 2 12-inch crusts. More to…

80 votes
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Grandma's Soft Italian Cookies with Frosting

Grandma's Soft Italian Cookies with Frosting by Claudia lamascolo

My grandma, mom, have handed down from generation to generation...a simple recipe and traditional Italian cookie. Please check out the links below the recipes for more of grandma's favorite Italian Style Cookies!

36 votes
148978 views
Mon Gateau Au Chocolat

Mon Gateau Au Chocolat by Ali El Safy

An absolutely wonderful cake; most traditionally served without icing. If you're including kids, might want to add your favorite, but I love it the "old school" way!

31 votes
54635 views
"Beautiful Night" on the tile, with friarielli_crudi, cherry tomatoes, and pouff_di_neonata Ionica

"Beautiful Night" on the tile, with friarielli_crudi, cherry tomatoes, and pouff_di_neonata Ionica by GianMaria Le Mura

It 'a recipe created for the Sicilian territory with style Feng Shu. Is summed with very simple ingredients.

25 votes
3807 views
Roasted Broccoli

Roasted Broccoli by John Spottiswood

This roasted broccoli recipe, adapted from the Barefoot Contessa, is really wonderful. It has a lot of flavor. We served it with a mild pasta, and it was just a wonderful combination. Don't be worried by the lemon juice and zest. They impart a subtle flavor that adds a nice dimension to this dish.

25 votes
21183 views
Brussel Sprouts Sauteed in Garlic & Olive Oil

Brussel Sprouts Sauteed in Garlic & Olive Oil by John Spottiswood

This is a simple, tasty side dish to add to your menu. I've adapted it from Marcella Hazan's recipes for other vegetables. It tastes GREAT with Brussel Sprouts. Broccoli is good too.

25 votes
63857 views
Homemade Pelmeni

Homemade Pelmeni by John Spottiswood

Unlike Oleg's store-bought, no-good, cheater recipe, this is the real thing. You gotta taste it to believe it!

20 votes
52693 views
Garlic Tomato Basil Grilled Shrimp Pasta

Garlic Tomato Basil Grilled Shrimp Pasta by Brett Templeman

Light, flavorful summer recipe.

23 votes
78475 views
Artisan Bread so easy it almost bakes itself

Artisan Bread so easy it almost bakes itself by A Culinary Journey with Chef Dennis

One of the best books I have purchased in a long time is "Artisan Bread in Five Minutes" by Zoe Francois and Jeff Hertzberg you can find a lot of helpful information as well as how to video's at http://www.artisanbreadinfive.com/. Jeff and Zoe have brought bread back to the masses. With a simple fool proof recipe. Since this was my…

19 votes
21819 views
Wedding Cake with hazelnut cream

Wedding Cake with hazelnut cream by simone

17 votes
4141 views
Locavore Squash & Italian Meatball Stir-Fry

Locavore Squash & Italian Meatball Stir-Fry by Sherri Williams

There is nothing better than wonderful summer veggies from my local farmer's market. Our small but wonderful farmer's market in Crestview Florida has such great veggies, fruits and other homemade goodies to offer our community.This quick and easy Italian recipe will be ready in no time. It's simply delicious!

17 votes
11453 views
Spaghettini with seaweed on the coast of Black Sea Ognina, limpets and sea lard seasoned with olive giarresche Piedimonte Etneo, Sicilian oregano, extra virgin olive Syracuse.

Spaghettini with seaweed on the coast of Black Sea Ognina, limpets and sea lard seasoned with olive giarresche Piedimonte Etneo, Sicilian oregano, extra virgin olive Syracuse. by GianMaria Le Mura

A composition made with seal algae typical Ripostes. Among the water tower Archirafi and bottom of the harbor. Catania and countries province offer in addition to…

16 votes
4678 views
Italian Baked Mashed Potato Croquettes

Italian Baked Mashed Potato Croquettes by Claudia lamascolo

A very delicate crunch and hardly no fat to worry about baking them instead of frying. Grandma's recipe adapted to a healthier new way! Still full of flavor! Love potatoes? This is a must try!

18 votes
30453 views
Microwave chocolate cake

Microwave chocolate cake by nazevedo

This is very, very easy and very fast. It can be eaten still warm, with the melting chocolate… together with ice cream… uhnnn… delicious!....

17 votes
46717 views
Toccamisù

Toccamisù by GianMaria Le Mura

Toccamisù ... a variation on tiramisu with the flavors of Sicily

15 votes
3746 views