Tuna Conserva with Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Capers and Bread by Nate Appleman

Not to be confused with thick Sicilian caponeta made with eggplant, Neopolitan caponeta originated with local sailors who tossed tomatoes with a dash of seawater with the ship's store of hardtack. We have added cucumbers and capers to this simple tomato and bread salad, using baked leftover pizza dough torn into bite sized chunks,…

Tonnarelli cacio e pepe by Frank Fariello

Cacio e pepe, literally 'cheese and pepper', is a very typical Roman dish, usually made with spaghetti, bucatini or—for the ne plus ultra version of this dish—tonnarelli, a kind of square spaghetti made with egg pasta popular in Lazio and Abruzzo, as well parts of Molise, Puglia and Le Marche.

Al Templeman's famous Salad Dressing by Al Templeman

I started making this because my wife, Jeanne, would not stop complaining about how bad store bought salad dressings are. Over time, I've optimized it to both of our tastes. I never make it exactly the same, but the directions below will turn out a delicious base dressing that you can then iterated on. I always store the dressing…

Easy Italian Bean Salad by RecipeKing

Easy Italian Bean Salad is an easy and quick 10 minute recipe for a delicious side salad. It is also a healthy, low calories, low fat, low cholesterol, low sugars, low carbohydrates, diabetic and WeightWatchers (4) PointsPlus recipe. Ingredients include: cennelini beans, cherry tomatoes, artichoke hearts, onions, black olives, parsley…

Italian Dressing by Patrick Travis

I have not found many bottled salad dressings I like. This lead me to search out something I can make myself and this is what I put together from various sources. I like my dressings tart so I normally don't add any sugar. If I am serving this to company, and want to tone down the acidity, I add a little bit of sugar. This is…

Caffè Shakerato by Frank Fariello

I had my first caffè shakerato on the beach at Rimini way back sometime in the mid-90s. The black richness of espresso served cold and frothy was a relevation, and I was instantly hooked. It is by far my favorite way to drink iced coffee.

Smoked Salmon Bagel by CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLY

Smoked Salmon Bagel

Insalata di Riso by Nick Webster

Insalata di riso is a dish which is perfect for picnics. It transports well in a covered dish and is best served at room temperature. Plus, it’s a great way to get more vegetables on the table in a setting that is often dominated by meats and snacks. The beautiful bold colors of tomatoes, olives, and herbs will draw the eye of even…

Caprese Salad by Jennifer Bass

Tiramisu by Elena Jimenez

A scrumptious Italian dessert.

Bresaola with Shrimp and Citrus Salad by Robert Helstrom

Basil and Cilantro Pesto by Jolyma

Bright and full of flavor.

Heirloom Tomato Caprese Salad by Mihir Shah

Heirloom tomato's are coming into season (as I'm writing this) - this is a wonderful dish for summertime picnics or a light weekend lunch. Also a great appetizer for the family.

Home Made Sun Dried Tomatoes by gypsy696

Tomatillo-Tomato Salad by RecipeKing

Tomatillo-Tomato Salad-is a delicious and quick 20 minute recipe for a large gathering. It is a combination of an Italian and Southwestern style recipe. Ingredients include: cherry tomatoes, large tomatoes, tomatillos, onion, cilantro and garlic in an Italian dressing. Seasoned with fresh basil and topped with Parmesan cheese. It is…