Tuscan Grilled Ribeye by Karista

Simply grilled and then bathed in a post marinade of beautifully flavored extra virgin olive oil, rosemary and garlic.

Suppa di matrimonio Italiano ( Wedding Soup) by J. Gino Genovesi

I believe this soup was served at weddings and family gatherings because it was quick and easy to prepare, delicious and plentiful. However, my family made this soup for Sunday lunch and for holidays and family gatherings.. This was served, along with Toasted sliced bread, before a meal of homemade pasta. I have made some changes…

No Cook TOMATO fresh PRESERVES by Foodessa

From your garden or local market, pick your tastiest ripe red fruit. Fresh, juicy tomatoes preserved and ready for the off-seasonal months. For a detailed post...refer to: http://www.foodessa.com/2015/08/no-cook-tomato-fresh-preserve.html

ROASTED garlic Balsamic TOMATOES by Foodessa

Tantalize your palate with slow roasted Italian tomatoes halves. A splash of Balsamic accompanies crushed garlic with sweet and salty sprinkles. For a dedicated post...refer to: http://www.foodessa.com/2017/08/roasted-garlic-balsamic-tomatoes.html

Potato filled "Candy" with Porcini Mushrooms and Sausage by Fabio Bongianni

A twist to a ravioli recipe.

baked EGGPLANT burger patties -Turkish influence by Foodessa

Coated patties of creamy textured eggplant with robust flavours get baked. A satisfying vegetable burger was enjoyed from this crispy outer with its soft interior. For a detailed post...refer here: http://www.foodessa.com/2015/09/baked-eggplant-burger-patties-turkish.html

NETTLE PESTO WITH RAVIOLI by Linda Tay Esposito

The stinging nettle is one of the tastiest veggies around. It has a robust aroma that is woody and mushroomy. Nettle has one of the highest protein content amongst green vegetables. Even tho its sting may intimidate you at first, just use a pair of tongs to handle it. Nettle loses its sting when cooked even 1 minute in boiling…

exotic grilled vegetable salad with pears by sasikumar

medi Sweet Potato Yogu Chick Pea Dip n Spread by Foodessa

Similar to a Mediterranean ' Hummus ' with a few flavourful twists. We enjoy this as a delicious spread in a sandwich... or even as a base to a salad dressing. For a dedicated post...refer to: http://www.foodessa.com/2010/03/recipe-medi-sweet-potato-yogu-chickpea.html

Citrus Chocolate Coconut Ginger Nut flourless torte cake by Foodessa

Mr. LEMON joined the line dance with his circle of friends: Ms. CLEMENTINE, Chocolate, Coconut, Ginger and Almonds. This aromatic, gluten-free cake, turned out to be an incredibly delicious success. For a detailed post...refer here: http://www.foodessa.com/2011/02/citrus-flourless-cake-splendour.html

Mediterranean style SHEPHERD's PIE delight...a.k.a 'Paté Chinois' by Foodessa

PATE CHINOIS (aka Sheppard's Pie) morphed into a 'Mediterranean style' dish. A medley of vegetables and an Italian meat mix serve a solid base to a smooth mash. For a dedicated post...refer to:…

Ricotta Orange Chocolate torta cake {GF option also} by Foodessa

Inspired by a cake Hubby and I had in a 'Pensione' in Sardinia, Italy. This recipe was re-created from just a few memorable bites. . NON-GLUTEN version: The amount of All-Purpose Flour can also be substituted fully with the exact quantity of Sorghum flour. GF baking powder should be used as well. For a dedicated post...refer to:…

Caesar salad by Chef Anil Kamath

The salad's creation is generally attributed to restaurateur Caesar Cardini, an Italian immigrant who operated restaurants in Mexico and the United States. Cardini was living in San Diego but also working in Tijuana where he avoided the restrictions of Prohibition. His daughter Rosa (1928–2003) recounted that her father invented the…

Baked Ziti by B Innes

In it’s simplest form baked ziti is a great dish. It can be expanded to include all sorts of meats and cheeses making this, the dish you can customize on your own and make a family tradition.

Linguine with White Clam Sauce by B Innes

White clam sauce is a fairly easy to prepare sauce, that does not really take a long time. This recipe will serve 4 persons with a pound of pasta. Of course the choice of which style pasta you use is up to you but linguine does go great with it .