Borage filled Ravioli by Carmelita

Early Spring ravioli filled with country borage and ricotta, with a walnut pesto and a finish of barely melted butter and fresh marjoram

Dolce al Mascarpone by Carmelita

My luscious spring variation on Tiramisù, this one is made with a lemon syrup and fresh berries

Broccoli Rabe Garlic Pasta by Evelyn Scott

The garlic flavored oil makes the broccoli rabe less bitter, and with toasted garlic, it's a great dish.

La Sfoia Lorda - Pasta Pillows in Broth by Carmelita

A little known Pasta in Brodo home cooking dish from Romagna. It is unknown in Bologna and the Emilia part of the region, let alone in the rest of Italy

Balsamic Chicken by Easy Guy Cooking

A simple yet delicious chicken recipe. This only takes about 10 minutes of actual work, plus the marinating and cook time you’ll have an easy chicken dinner with explosive flavor in 45 minutes total.

Apple and Walnut Cake by Tania Mattiello

Soft and perfumed cake with apples and walnuts.

Gnocchi and Peas with Pesto by Maria Filice

I opened my freezer this morning and saw peas, some left over uncooked gnocchi and a small container of pesto. Let me show you a little of this and that and take note........

Fried Artichoke Hearts by Maria Filice

Mediterranean Insalata! by Maria Filice

Who said salad had to be boring? How about making a salad as the main meal and adding a little of this and and a little of that? This is quick, easy and a medly of mediterraneum mixers! Perfect for serving at last minute Oscar Party pot luck or anytime! Serves 4-6

Spaghetti with Meatballs - the original Italian recipe by Carmelita

Though many think this dish is Italian American, there is a traditional dish from Abruzzo that must have been the original inspiration. Read about how to make it here.

Gran Lasagna di Carnevale by Carmelita

A sumptous scrumptious dish for feasting with family and friends

Naples Style Meat Ragù by Carmelita

The other great Ragù, besides the one from Bologna, is prepared in a very different way and is much richer in tomatoes

Pan braised quail with whole garlic by Carmelita

Quick, easy and tasty. Italian style simplicty that lets you savour each flavour.

Lasagna by Sofia Reino

Very easy to make. Can be done with or without ground beef!

Italian Pepper Cookies by Evelyn Scott

Sometime you may have had some Italian cookies and wondered about the piquant taste. They may have been pepper cookies which come from the far northern Italian border. The pepper does not make the cookies hot, just zippy.