Italian Meatballs by Salad Foodie

Years ago I had an Italian neighbor who became a close friend. I always commented on her delicious meatballs and one day she shared the recipe with me. I have made them ever since about the same way. You can vary the meats using what's on hand, but I usually select lean ground beef, turkey, chicken or lamb, with an equal amount of…

Shrimp Scampi with Angel Hair Pasta by Patricia Stagich

This is a spin off of the Cheesecake Factory's recipe!

Cenci Cookies - Italian Bow Ties by Dominick Costa

I can’t even begin to explain how addicting Cenci Cookies are! When you think of deep frying, you normally use a batter. Well in this case, it’s actually a dough which you roll out nice and thin, cut into strips, and deep fry! Dust them with confectioners’ sugar and you have one of the most delicious treats you can think up! Now if…

Deep Fried Brussels Sprouts by Nate Appleman

This dish will go with just about any main - pasta, meat, small plates. Whatever you're in the mood for.

Crispy Eggplant Croquettes by Daniel Brock

nice crispy eggplant croquetts

RICOTTA PANZAROTTI WITH MARINARA SAUCE by Linda Tay Esposito

I learned how to make the panzarotti from a chef with the same last name as I in Sorrento. Esposito is a very common name in the Naples area. She was tickled to see an Asian Esposito. Instead of trying to make your own puff pastry, I highly recommend using the frozen ones (Dafour is an excellent brand) to reduce the prep time by…

Italian Style Nacho Recipe So Simple! by curt iffert

So Easy it only takes 10 to 15 minutes to make!

Sausage, Peppers and Onions by B Innes

Such simple ingredients to make such a great meal. Cooked properly it could become one of your favorite meals. It's easy to prepare and makes a great anytime dinner. Leftovers, if there are any , go great with a baguette for a sandwich. The sausage can be sweet, hot or a combination of both, your choice. The bell peppers can be…

Crisp Calamari by Carmelita

Everyone loves a well made Fritto and this one is really delicious. A chickpea flour batter and careful frying make for a perfect Fritto everytime, you must try this! The second of the Useful Links is my comprehensive list of tips for making a really good non-greasy Italian Fritto.

Fear of Frying? by Carmelita

Or how to make a perfect Italian Fritto Misto every time

Tips on Nuts with Recipe by Claudia lamascolo

Not a place if your allergic to nuts, but if your a nut, or nut lover, this is for you~ :) A great salad at the end Shrimp Nutty Salad

Chicken Parmesan by B Innes

Chicken Parmigiana is truly one of the great Italian dishes, so easy to make and so delicious and truly there are no rules, and so many recipes. To start you need your favorite "gravy", add your favorite pasta as a side and the chicken and you have a meal that will satisfy the hungriest of diners. "No rules just right" is some…

Mozzarella in Carozza ( Grilled Mozzarella Sandwich) copyright 2011 art of living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati by maria liberati

Whole Fried Young Chicken with Salsa Verde by Nate Appleman

Make sure you get very high quality game hens from your butcher for this dish. Serve with my Fried Brussels Sprouts and some pasta on the side.

Le Polpettine alla Bolognese by Carmelita

Tiny pork, ricotta and mortadella meatballs. No matter how many of these I make I never have leftovers: these are always are eaten up, every last little one!