Vino Cotto (Vincotto) Cheesecake Bars by Deena Montillo

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

Caprese Pasta Salad by Lyndsey

Easy summer salad. Great side dish to take to picnics or bbq's.

Spaghetti Salad by Salad Foodie

Fresh garden veggies are the stand-out in this pasta salad recipe -perfect for summer's garden harvest. Pretty as a picture when served in a clear glass bowl. Use 3/4 cup of your favorite Italian Dressing, or prepare the dressing below. VARIATIONS TO CONSIDER: Use whole grain spaghetti. Add chopped pepperoni and cubed mozzarella…

Carrabba's Italian Grilled Stuffed Mushrooms by Evelyn Scott

These are a great summertime meal.

Linguine with Fresh Tomatoes by Robyn Savoie

Since we can have great tomatoes year around, we can always enjoy their fresh flavor this way. Remember: Never store your fresh tomatoes in the refrigerator, the cold ruins their taste and texture. Keep them right on the counter so they'll be sweeter and juicier.

Italian Shrimp Salad by Chef Smith

Ricotta & Spinach Fritters by Jennifer Bass

Four Cheese Italian Macaroni by Jennifer Bass

Parmesan-Coated Sweet Potato Fries by Evelyn Scott

These are oh so delicious, and super kid friendly !! My grandson still calls them "Nonnie's Cool French Fries"

The Ultimate Italian Snack Mix by Deena Montillo

Italian-seasoned Crispix® cereal with zesty pepperoni, Pecorino Romano, Provolone and Grana Padano cheeses is the ultimate snack taste sensation! Recipe and photo by Deena Montillo, April 2011

Grilled Shrimp copyright 2011 art of living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati by maria liberati

This is one of my favorite ways to eat shrimp. A healthy recipe and a great substitute for grilled hamburgers. From my best selling book The Basic Art of Italian Cooking and BLOG The Basic Art of Italian Cooking by Maria Liberati tm at…

Grilled Tortillas Pizzas by Beth Roan

Our new addiction! These are delicious and so easy to make.

No-Cook Pizza Sauce by Nick Webster

Never buy jarred pizza sauce again! It’s so easy to make it homemade, you’ll save money and have a sauce that is exactly the way you like it. I’m providing a great recipe here, but you can always adjust the seasonings to find your perfect blend. It’s easy to keep on hand for pizza-lovers, or if you enjoy pizza less frequently, it…

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…

Netta Belle's Choice Lemon Bar-B-Que Chicken Breasts by Julia Ann Souders

Chicken breasts are marinated in lemon juice, lemon zest and herbs. A tantalizing barbecue chicken without the heavy sweet sauce. My attempt to slim down a chicken entree. 2007-2014 Netta Belle's Choice cookbookinabox "Reg.U.S. Pat. & Trdmk. Off." Reg. "Trade-marks Canadian Intellectual Property Office."…