3 CHEESE bean ham POTATO timballo by Foodessa

Here's my new take on Mom's cherished go-to week night meal. A take on her 'Pizza Patate' with my particular touches. For a dedicated post...refer to: http://www.foodessa.com/2017/01/3-cheese-bean-ham-potato-timballo.html

Clams and Linguine by A Culinary Journey with Chef Dennis

thrifty PORK shanks OSSO BUCO by Foodessa

PORK shank OSSO BUCO braised to perfection. A flavourful, melt-in-your-mouth bite every time. I call this dish: putting the Classic Osso Buco on a budget. For a dedicated post...refer to: http://www.foodessa.com/2011/03/thrifty-pork-shank-osso-buco.html

Vegetable 'Israeli' COUSCOUS risotto by Foodessa

Moist Semolina meets water to roll out these precious, rugged pasta pearls into a 'Risotto'. Your menu can also extend itself to this double-duty use of 'Risotto'...into stuffed mushrooms. For a dedicated post...refer to: http://www.foodessa.com/2012/01/israeli-couscous-risotto-in-mushrooms-2.html

Amaretto semifreddo by Lemon Squeezy

Simple, stylish make-ahead dessert

Apple Nut Caramel Puff Pastry Rose flowers by Foodessa

Flaky butter pastry gently wraps and rolls with caramel, nuts and tender apples. From a bud, a delicate treat appears onto your sweet table as a pastry rose. For a dedicated post...refer here: http://www.foodessa.com/2014/04/apple-nut-caramel-puff-pastry-roses.html

BORLOTTI BEAN MINESTRA by Staffan Terje

These classic Italian beans are a medium large tan bean, splashed with red/black to magenta streaks. It is very popular in Italian and Portuguese cuisine. They are also known as Cranberry beans in the US. If you can't find Borlotti beans, you can always use pinto beans.

Italian Pork Chop with Red Wine Sauce and Parmesan Crusted Potatoes by Fabio Bongianni

Good Morning! Today we are preparing pork chop with red wine sauce and parmesan crusted potatoes.

Vegetable Lasagna by Salad Foodie

Lasagna laced with garden vegetables and whole wheat noodles makes a healthier pasta alternative to traditional lasagna. Don’t let the list of ingredients and/or chopping daunt you.(I just consider it my afternoon therapy session.) The veggies are cut in small pieces to layer better between noodles. Sub any combo of veggies preferred…

SOUP Sunday MINESTRONE grain vegetable soup by Foodessa

An ever so flavourful bowl of healthy greatness! Open your fridge's veggie drawer and see what personality is transformed into this very hearty vegetable grain soup! If you follow this recipe to the letter...it will come out perfectly every time. If you do not have every single ingredient on the list...no worry either...just…

Garden Pasta Salad by myra byanka

Fresh herbs and veggies, plus a red wine vinagrette make this pasta salad a real summer treat.

Conchiglioni al Forno by Carmelita

You can fill pasta shells with practically anything, so having a free hand I decided on something light: a "trito" or chopped mixture, of fish and vegetables. You can see my base ingredients, enough for 4 for a light lunch or for 2 greedy people, in the second picture in the gallery. I used:

Mom’s Stuffed Cabbage by The Practical Chef

A hearty mixture of beef and pork rolled in cabbage and baked.

Kickin Chicken Riggies by Ramona Waldecker

This pasta dish is native to Central NY. You can find it served in many restaurants. I am a gradualte of the Culinary Institute of America and I would love to share this dish with the world. Kickin' Chicken Riggie Pasta Dish is a medium spicy chicken Italian pasta dish sure to be a favorite in your home. The secret to this…

Chicken TOMATO potage SOUP by Foodessa

Unbeatably tasty comfort found in this flavourful warmth in a bowl. . Prep and cooking total time: about 2 hrs. For a detailed post...refer to: http://www.foodessa.com/2010/03/recipe-soup-sundaychicken-tomato-potage.html