CANNOLI MARTINI DESSERT by Deena Montillo

An award-winning recipe to create an elegant alternative to traditional Italian cannoli--a definite crowd pleaser! Authentic vino cotto (vincotto) is the secret ingredient. HOW-TO VIDEO: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwQcvAP7NNY Read about my surprise when I discovered this recipe made it into the TASTE OF HOME CHRISTMAS 2011…

Vino Cotto (Vincotto) Cheesecake Bars by Deena Montillo

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

Homemade Manicotti by Nancy Miyasaki

This recipe is simple and absolutely delicious. It is a reasonable amount of work, so good to cook for a large party or family gathering. It is fun to prepare with a friend or relative, perhaps with a glass of wine in hand! I adapted this from a recipe cookoff I saw on the Food Network.

Libum from Pompei by Easy Cook - Laka kuharica

Recipe for the ancient roman bread from Pompei.

Jalapeno Pizza Bread by Karen Harris

I first discovered this recipe on one of our family trips to Maui. Longhi's on Front Street in Lahaina, is always our first and last restaurant stop while we are there. I purchased their cookbook and have enjoyed their famous appetizer every since. This is a great recipe to accompany soup, salad or a glass of wine and a gentle…

Ricotta Pie by molly11

We took the traditional Italian holiday dessert and brought the health benefits up a notch by adding blueberries. We also think the pie tastes better and looks more inviting. Drain the ricotta cheese if you are buying the cheese prepackaged.

Polenta al forno by Massa

This recipe is from Piemonte, in Italy.

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.

Hot Pizza Dip by Schnoodle Soup

Piping cheese, marinara and delicious toppings make this a must have for any football gathering!

Sicilian Cake by Evelyn Scott

This Sicilian cake is traditional from the ricotta to the crushed pineapple and rum. Topped off with cherries and chocolate chips, this is unbeatable.

Fig and Parmesan Cheesecake by Evelyn Scott

Special Equipment: 10-inch springform pan

Maccheroni al limone. Sardinia Island. by CHEFMAURIZIO

Sardinia, a beautiful island. I've always tried to understand his people and of course cuisine. It was not easy, but I think I have succeeded almost entirely. The people of Sardinia, is a bit closed, but very generous, as well as superb cuisine. Sardinian cuisine has influences from Spain and Genoa. The ingredients are simple, the sea…

CHEESE biscuits with rosemary and walnuts by Nollian

Tri-color & Tri-flavor Cheesecake` by Vaishali Sharma

This time on India's Independence day, I decided to celebrate by baking a cheesecake in colors that represents the National Flag of India.The Orange (Saffron) stands for courage, sacrifice and the spirit of renunciation; the white, for purity and peace; the green for faith and fertility. This cheesecake not only has 3 colors but 3…

Frico alla friulana by Massa

Grilled Cheese Friuli style.