Filet Mignon Topped With Shrimp, Crab with a Garlicy Wine Sauce by Claudia lamascolo

This tender filet is bursting with flavor. Starting with a mouth watering filet, portabello mushrooms, shrimp, centered with a mound of crab meat, with a creamy butter,wine garlic sauce over the top~.

Weir Dough for Pizza by Joanne Weir

Zucchini Smeriato ( Scalloped Zucchini) by J. Gino Genovesi

There are many zucchini recipes, but this is one that I kinda made up. It is nourishing, a good Lenten dish and quick and easy to make. Prepare items a head of time. I know your family will like this dish.

HERB GOAT CHEESE SANDWICH by CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLY

HERB GOAT CHEESE SANDWICH

Basil Pesto Spread by Salad Foodie

Summer’s remaining basil harvest can become the makings of delicious pesto to serve on crackers or crusty bread. And it does freeze well too for uses into the fall season and beyond. Easy to make and very nutritious compared to many typical spreads.

Capicola Spinach Pie by Claudia lamascolo

Spicy hot ham in a spinach pie, almost like quiche but Italian style

Herbed Olive Sandwich Loaf by Salad Foodie

Hone your artisan baking skills making this savory Italian loaf bread. Olives, garlic, rosemary and Parmesan cheese flavors predominate, and tantalize everyone at home while baking. Use slices as an accompaniment to any Italian entree, or create a sandwich or open-face with sliced meats and/or cheeses. The recipe can be made in a…

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…

HOT CHOCOLATE MELT PINE APPLE GRANITA by CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLY

HOT CHOCOLATE MELT PINE APPLE GRANITA

Almonds in dark chocolate by Lemon Squeezy

Quick and easy after-dinner treats. These delicious morsels of velvety chocolate and crunchy almonds are quick and easy to put together and make a great gift. Store the almonds in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. They will keep for up to two weeks.

CINNAMON POACHED PEAR WITH ALMOND PANNA COTTA, ORANGE SORBET by CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLY

CINNAMON POACHED PEAR WITH ALMOND PANNA COTTA, ORANGE SORBET

Sun dried tomato pesto by CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLY

Sun dried tomato pesto

BANANA SPLIT by CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLY

BANANA SPLIT

Healthy Italian Vegetable Saute Recipe by Claudia lamascolo

Ready to shed some of those Holiday pounds? Here is a healthy way to do it and still very delicious. Come join me in my quest to lose 10 pounds by eating healthy. Here is what I am eating these days. Add whatever you like.

PAPPARDELLE by CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLY

PAPPARDELLE