Italian Baked Mashed Potato Croquettes by Claudia lamascolo

A very delicate crunch and hardly no fat to worry about baking them instead of frying. Grandma's recipe adapted to a healthier new way! Still full of flavor! Love potatoes? This is a must try!

The Best Macaroons Ever by Lyndsey

These aren't easy to make, but are well worth the effort. They are seriously good.

Cannoli by Joanne

A crisp, light shell with a deliciously rich and creamy sweet ricotta filling. This is one of the most popular desserts in upstate New York

Braised Lamb Shank by Jason Balestrieri

Ciambellone Classico (Classic Pound Cake-Italian Style) copyright 2011 art of living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati by maria liberati

This is the classic Italian pound cake and comes form my second book, winner of the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards 2009, The Basic Art of Italian Cooking: Holidays & Special Occasions. I love this recipe because it is quick to make and you can adapt it…

Pizzelle, Anise Flavor by J. Gino Genovesi

The word Pizzelle is an Italian word which loosely means small, flat and round. They are wafer-type cookies which originated in the region of Abruzzi, Italy and known to exist as far back as the 8th Century. Pizzelles were originally baked on double-sided irons embossed with the family crest. The irons usually had long handles…

Zucchini Smeriato ( Scalloped Zucchini) by J. Gino Genovesi

There are many zucchini recipes, but this is one that I kinda made up. It is nourishing, a good Lenten dish and quick and easy to make. Prepare items a head of time. I know your family will like this dish.

Vino Cotto (Vincotto) Cheesecake Bars by Deena Montillo

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

Anginetti: Lemon Drop Cookies by Joanne

Deliciously light, lemony, and zesty. An easy cookie to make and it looks terrific on any party tray.

Cashew Biscotti with chocolate glaze by roopavij

This is going to be my first homemade Biscotti. Biscotti is an all time favorite at our house. I have been meaning to make this from a long long time. The time was just right few days back, when I had all ingredients and the memory that I had to make this :) I got the recipe from 'Joy of Baking' and was surprised to know it didn't…

Baked Artichoke Dip by RecipeKing

Baked Artichoke Dip-is a delicious and easy recipe for a warm dip. It takes only (40) minutes total time to prepare and cook. Key ingredients: frozen artichoke hearts, cream cheese, green onions, tomato and Parmesan cheese. This is an easy, cheesy, creamy recipe for a family event, holiday or TV game-day crowds. It is also a healthy,…

cake RICOTTA cheese CHOCOLATE RUM by Foodessa

All this talk about APRONS and Grandmothers got me going on assembling my notes and photos to finally share with you a very cherished recipe my 'Nonna' made for me growing up. Granted, as I turned baker in my kitchen, I confess to having tweaked it just enough to meet with her approval. She also found that my version was slightly…

Braised Beef & Tortellini with Marsala Wine Sauce by Katie J.

I had this same meal at Olive Garden and had to come home and find a similiar recipe- I found a recipe that was close but after making it a few times I have tweaked it and made it my own- adding a lot less of a few things and throwing in a few extra things too! Enjoy : )

Lemon-Cranberry Biscotti by J. Gino Genovesi

The biscotti had its origin in Roman times They are a dry, crunchy cookie that contains no fat and quite nourishing. .A food with sustenance and carried by the Roman Legions into battle; perhaps this action help fuel the expansion of the Roman Empire since they were so light and easy to carry into battle. The biscotti became…