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…

Struffoli (honey balls) by Joseph Gargiulo

A Christmas favorite in Italian households. When I was growing up in my home there was always a bowl of these available to munch on with milk or, as I got older, with coffee. They are honey glazed pastry balls which are great for a festive snacking treat.

Fried Pasta by kathy vegas

So what do you do when you have too much leftover pasta? Fried pasta! Fried noodle cakes are popular in a number of cuisines, particularly in Asian cooking. When cooked pasta is fried it becomes crisp and toothsome. Asian noodle cakes typically don’t use a binder; in this Italian-inspired recipe a bit of breadcrumbs, a beaten egg…

Cold Angel Hair Pasta in Truffle Oil with Abalone and Caviar by Blackswan

Foodies, here’s another Christmas recipe to serve up a gastronomic meal. Combining all the extravagant ingredients, the chilled pasta is drenched in a fragrant Truffle Oil, teasing the palates of your guests even before they arrive on the table.

Mozzarella in carrozza by Frank Fariello

What could be more primordially satisfying than the combination of bread and cheese? Well, frying them together makes them even more satisfying. And if you add a bit of anchovy to the mix well, you're in heaven! Mozzarella in carrozza, literally "mozzarella cheese in a carriage", is one of the rustic glories of Neapolitan cuisine.…

Frittata ai carciofi (Artichoke Frittata) by Frank Fariello

The frittata is one of those categories of dishes, like risotto, where the main ingredient, in this case egg, can act as a foil to an almost infinite variety of flavors, be it meat, fish or vegetable. So by learning a single technique, you open up a whole new culinary galaxy. One of my favorite frittate, especially this time of year,…

Fried Panko Crusted Polenta, Zucchini /w Goat Cheese And Eggplant With Tomato Sauce by Evelyn Scott

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.

Chicken Cutlets with Roasted Red Pepper Puree and Cheddar Cheese by Cara Fernicola

I adore chicken cutlets. I grew up on them, my parents would make them twice a week, my mom would always make your traditional cutlet while my father always made good old chicken parm. As much as a love a good cutlet, I love playing with the endless…

Squid Vodka Tomato Sauce by Yu

Fresh squid flamed with vodka, then cooked in tomato sauce. Simply the best.

Creamy Parmesan and Sundried Tomatoe Chicken by Tina Smith

Frittelle carnival treats by Alida

Hurray it's that time of the year again! It's carnival, so it's time to make those addictive deep fried, gorgeous cakes. Every year for me has become a tradition now. It cannot pass February without making frittelle. Every region of Italy calls them differently but in the end they are all very similar. I get instantly transported…

peperoni mista con italian salsicce (peppers mixed with italian sausage) by carolanne milidoni

i stumbled upon this recipe as an experiment with the italian sausage hoping i could cook it with the most simple ingrediants that i had left in my fridge and what was in the garden at the time. My husband, father and even my brother all have given…

Red Snapper Marsala ,with Roasted Asparagus and Bbked Potato!! by charlene sherman

Nothing tastes better than Fresh caught Fish made with a Semi sweet Marsala wine fresh Mushrooms and a Baked potato and a side of Roasted Asparagus drizzled with Olive Oil and sprinkled with Sea salt ,Healthy,and delicious .....Enloy