The Best Macaroons Ever by Lyndsey

These aren't easy to make, but are well worth the effort. They are seriously good.

5-Hour Pork Sugo by Staffan Terje

Sugo is a long-cooked Italian sauce; similar to a Ragu or a Bolognese. Choose your favorite pasta to go with this big and decadent dish. Enjoy!

crab ravioli with grilled lobster in saffron cream sauce by Seduction Meals

For a luscious meal that can be made in 1/2 hour, this recipe has always been a sure thing.

Braised Lamb Shank by Jason Balestrieri

BORLOTTI BEAN MINESTRA by Staffan Terje

These classic Italian beans are a medium large tan bean, splashed with red/black to magenta streaks. It is very popular in Italian and Portuguese cuisine. They are also known as Cranberry beans in the US. If you can't find Borlotti beans, you can always use pinto beans.

Pasta capperi, olive, anchovy by Paola Polati

This is a mediterranean sauce for pasta, it's very simple. As you may know from my profile I don't use garlic and onion, but I will write the recipe for garlic "lover" also. Salt warning: I buy salted capers, before use them I wash them to remove the salt grains, and I leave the capers in a cup with water for 10 minutes. Anchovy are…

Fettucine Nero by Jason Balestrieri

Clams steamed in white wine and garlic by Cara Fernicola

Picture it... warm summer night at ther jersey shore. Spent all day at the beach, you come home shower and put on your best outfit to bring out your hot new tan (..or sun burn..). You're ready to go out and get some delish food and a good drink to end the perfect day soaking up the sun. Well I dont know about you all, but seafood and…

Polenta Basic by branna

How to make a good basic polenta dish

Hummus and Bruschetta Appetiser by judee

Quick, easy, and delicious and makes a great presentation.. A marriage of Middle Eastern and Italian all in one. Something different for your next party.Yum!

Zesty Lemon Parsley Risotto by Sean

The simplicity of this recipe and the tart lemon flavor make this usually heavy dish much lighter and more refreshing. This recipe is slightly modified from the original at cookography.com, which is a great website. The photo is also from cookography.com.

Homemade Green Tea Pasta With Mint Pesto by kristy

It's a fabulous meatless meal you will never resist !

Tuscan Pork with Mashed Sweet Potatoes by John Spottiswood

Slow cooking the pork with fennel seed gives it a fantastic flavor. The potatoes are good enough to make a dish on their own!

Baked Brie and More Appetizers 2012 by Claudia lamascolo

Here's a great list to kick off the new year 2012~ Baked Brie with Triple Berry Pecan... plus more appetizers to adorn your Holiday table! Happy New Year !!!

Tomato Basil Pizza Recipe by Claudia lamascolo

Homemade dough, tomatoes and basil amazing flavors!