Basil shortbread biscuits by Lemon Squeezy

Delicate, crumbly shortbread with a hint of basil

Mango Pannacotta by Lourdes Princy

Creamy milk + gelatin dessert topped with glazed nuts and the fresh mango flavour.

Stuffed Crepes by Kyra Martin

I loved this! It was basically a fun new twist on lasagna. The tomato sauce was really simple, but delicious. It'd be great to use on loads of other things. I got this from The Essential Mediterranean Cookbook.

Portabella Mushrooms with Vino Cotto (Vincotto) by Deena Montillo

These hearty portabella mushrooms are a taste sensation with their savory Italian bread crumb topping and subtle hint of sweetness at the finish.

Soup with sausage, Savoy cabbage, cannellini beans and tortellini by Easy Cook - Laka kuharica

Early spring-time soup wonderful in taste, aroma and ingredients Easy suggestion: you can make the soup ahead, only without tortellini. Cool and refrigerate until needed. Cook tortellini separately, then add to the heated soup.

Basil Pesto Chicken by Jennifer Sikora

yummy pesto sauce mixed with your choice of pasta along with cherry tomates and bites of chicken.

Almond Biscotti by Mark Tabak

A very traditional recipe from my wifes Italian grandmother.

Turkey Sausage Fettucine alfredo by Brett Ede

Easy Lasagna by bonniebk

Italian comfort food. Freezes and reheats well.

Vegetarian or Vegan Sausage Bread by Doctor Jo

Vegetarian or vegan sausage bread is a braided loaf of homemade bread that is over-stuffed with Vegan sausage and cheese. So good that even a meat-lover won’t be able to tell it’s Vegan or Vegetarian. Serve it with homemade marinara sauce as a dipper.

Brushetta by Monkey

Amazing Starter!

Melissa's Bolognese Sauce by melissa

Spectacular Summertime Fresh Roasted Marinara Sauce by Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox

This is one of the most delicious tomato sauces we’ve ever tasted. You’ll want to make this sauce using summertime tomatoes. They really taste their best this time of year. If possible, buy them at your local Farmer’s Market or look for locally grown tomatoes at your supermarket. You can also use whole cherry tomatoes or “gourmet”…

Pan-roasted Chicken by Nancy Miyasaki

This is adapted from a great Milanese recipe by one of my favorite chefs. It's comfort food that my kids love, but it's interesting enough to serve with guests. Great for lunch or dinner. Serve with the side salad linked below.

lebkuchen copyright 2011 art of living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati by maria liberati

This is a recipe I discovered visiting the Alto Adige Christkindlmarkts during the recent Holidays. This recipe is used to make cookies that are used to hang on Christmas trees for decorations but you can also make in the form of a heart for…