Calzone di cipolla alla pugliese by Frank Fariello

This dish brings back some of my fondest childhood food memories. Calzone di cipolla, or onion pie, is one of the signature dishes of the cuisine of Puglia. My grandfather Lorenzo hailed from a small town outside of Bari, the capital of Puglia, called Grumo Appula. His sister, whom we called Zia Angelina (not to be confused with my…

MOM'S PASTA AL FORNO (SPECIAL BAKED ZITI) by LinKev

Mom used to make this pasta on special days, like on Holidays and a lot of Sundays. It was a big treat for us. It's a lot of work because of all the ingredients that you have to layer on the pasta but it's well worth it. This pasta is very filling.

Smoked Mozzarella Naan Bread Pizza by Nanette

My favorite homemade pizza is made on Garlic Naan Bread. It's made with fire-roasted garlic, cilantro and ghee (clarified butter). Since it's baked in a tandoor oven this flatbread has a smoky taste and a light char. It's a quick bake approx. 10 min. Any combination of veggies, meats and cheeses can be used. This is a delicious…

Pizza with Prosciutto and Balsamic Onions by Evelyn Scott

Pasta with Grape or Cherry Tomatoes by Nancy Miyasaki

This is a great pasta from an island off the coast of Italy that I adapted from Giada de Laurentiis. The roasting of the tomatoes and capers with the bread crumbs makes for flavorful and original pasta. I've served this with and without basil, and prefer it with basil though it is delicious either way.

Italian Apricot Semolina Sunburst Bread by Bob Vincent

This bread is adapted from a recipe made at the California Culinary Academy at a "Weekends At The Academy" class that I took 17 years ago. This course was on Rustic Italian Breads. We made five different breads all of which are excellent. Sadly they no longer offer these classes for the home chef; they were great fun and an…

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…

Easy Chicken Parmesan by RecipeKing

Easy Chicken Parmesan is an easy, and delicious Italian chicken recipe with only four ingredients and just 5 minutes of prep time for 6 mouth-watering juicy chicken breasts. This is also a healthy, low calories, low fat, low sugars, low carbohydrates, diabetic and Weight Watchers (4) PointsPlus recipe. Just add your favorite cooked…

Chicken Cacciatore by Kyle Dalakas

Chicken Cacciatore; easy, home style and delicious! A great family meal!

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.

Pizzas by Linda Fillhardt

Bonanza of Biscotti! by Maria Filice

I lost track on the number of biscotti that I made in the last 24 hours (in between a hectic work schedule). I made a few variations of the biscotti 1) lemon and trail mix (nuts, raisins), 2) cranberry and almond and 3) cranberry and walnut. Things I had in my pantry! Makes about 3 dozen

Gluten Free Pizza by Pam Solomon

It's Tuesday, that mean it's pizza night in our house! We have had this tradition for at least the past 10 years or so. This crust is soft, crispy and chewy all at the same time. Finally, REAL pizza crust! I can't tell you the countless times I've made gluten free pizza crust just to have it turn out to be a dismal failure! I finally…

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)…

Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake with Biscoff Crust by Doctor Jo

This cheesecake is one of my all-time favorite fall cheesecake. I can’t say it is my all-time favorite cheesecake! Why, because I have multiple all-time favorite cheesecakes—one for each season, as a matter of fact. When the trees get naked, I know it’s time to get out all things pumpkin: Pumpkin Pie Crumble, Pumpkin muffins, and this…