Vino Cotto (Vincotto) Cheesecake Bars by Deena Montillo

A light-textured cheesecake filling over an amazing almond flour crust!

Focaccia with Olives and Rosemary (Bread Machine or Conventional Method) by Salad Foodie

Hot, fresh and homemade Focaccia with olives and herbs - what could be better? A hearty and versatile bread to serve with salads, a side to Italian meals, a base for pizza or used as a sandwich bread. If a bread machine is handy, use it to mix, knead…

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…

Stuffed Clam Appetizers by RecipeKing

Stuffed Clam Appetizers is a delicious recipe which combines a packaged herb seasoned stuffing mix, bacon, onions and Parmesan cheese. A fantastic option for your large dinner parties, events and holidays. It is also a healthy, low calories, low fat, low sodium, low cholesterol, low carbohydrates, heart-healthy and Weight Watchers (2)…

Lasagna by Sofia Reino

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

Cheesy Spinach Stuffed Portobellos by Jennifer Bass

Ricotta & Spinach Fritters by Jennifer Bass

Four Cheese Italian Macaroni by Jennifer Bass

Parmesan-Coated Sweet Potato Fries by Evelyn Scott

These are oh so delicious, and super kid friendly !! My grandson still calls them "Nonnie's Cool French Fries"

The Ultimate Italian Snack Mix by Deena Montillo

Italian-seasoned Crispix® cereal with zesty pepperoni, Pecorino Romano, Provolone and Grana Padano cheeses is the ultimate snack taste sensation! Recipe and photo by Deena Montillo, April 2011

Baked Penne Pasta by MarthaW

A delicious baked pasta dish made with ground turkey and Italian turkey sausage. Great for a crowd and also freezes well in individual servings.

Baked Farro or Pearl Barley with Asparagus by Nancy Miyasaki

We served this recipe with a Moroccan Lamb Shank last night. It was a delicious accompaniment. We had Farro for the first time served by an amazing chef at our cousin's wedding. Then too it was served with Lamb in a rich sauce. There is something about the combination of tender lamb with farro or barley, which are slightly more…

Chestnut Bread by Deena Montillo

A wholesome, flavorful sweet bread that can be served anytime!

Baked Spaghetti by Beth Roan

My husband's new favorite meal. Time consuming but worth it!

Roasted Tomato, Basil & Mozarella Bruschetta by Now We're Cooking!

This is a slightly modified recipe from Barefoot Contessa's Roasted Tomatoes recipe, see link. Very, very yummy!