Vino Cotto (Vincotto) Sirloin Tips by Deena Montillo

Sirloin tips that have a unique flavor, are tender, delicious and easy to prepare...definitely a winning combination!

Risotto de camarones by Jeannette Quinones

El risotto es un plato tradicional de la gastronomía italiana de la zona noroeste del país, concretamente del este de Piamonte y el oeste de Lombardía debido a la abundancia de arroz, se prepara a base de arroz arborio que es una variedad de grano corto, se le agrega caldo, ya sea de carne, pollo o pescado o de origen vegetal, hasta…

Braised Bone-In Veal Breast with Tomatoes & Potatoes by La Tavola Marche (farm, inn & cooking school)

Literally a one pot dinner - thinly sliced roasted veal breast with layers of tomatoes & potatoes makes for a rich delicious meal that is easy to make. A classic example of cucina povera, peasant cooking using a tough piece of meat & simple ingredients to create rich dish fit for a king. (You can use slices of veal breast or other…

Bow Tie Pasta (Farfalle) with Tomatoes & Broccoli by Salad Foodie

Based on a recipe from Barilla Pasta, this is a quick and delicious vegetarian meal, or a side to poultry, fish, beef or pork.

Baby Octopus in Olive Oil and Lemon by Evil Fairy

This light and simple Summer salad is easy to make and fun to plate. Depending on your taste will depend on what nationality this dish become. This one is more on the line of being Italian... the herbs used when roasting the octopus will make this dish your own.

Pizzelle, Anise Flavor by J. Gino Genovesi

The word Pizzelle is an Italian word which loosely means small, flat and round. They are wafer-type cookies which originated in the region of Abruzzi, Italy and known to exist as far back as the 8th Century. Pizzelles were originally baked on double-sided irons embossed with the family crest. The irons usually had long handles…

Calabrian Style Meatballs Simmered in a Butter-Onion Tomato Sauce by For the Love of Italian Cooking

The best way to describe this dish is a southern rustic meatball meets a sassy northern sauce. Who would have ever thought that they would be a perfect match made in heaven?

Favorite Thin Crust Pizza Supreme by Salad Foodie

Homemade pizza for us means thin crust, preferably whole grain, a sparse smear of pizza sauce plus meats, cheese and veggie toppings. This is the recipe we’ve made for eons, developed over time to our taste by trial and error. The crust is thin yet firm enough to hold both the toppings and its shape without flopping when eaten. We…

Cannellini bean hummus by Frosted Flaker

This bean dip is similar to regular hummus, but a little creamier and smoother. Serve it with pita bread, pita crackers or vegetable dippers. It couldn't be easier!

Baccalà alla vicentina by Frank Fariello

Baccalà, or dried salt cod, is a favorite meal around our house, even if it only appears occasionally on the dinner table. One of the most delicious ways to make baccalà has got to be in the style of Vicenza, alla vicentina: slowly braised in milk flavored with a savory soffritto of garlic, onions and anchovies.

Baked Ravioli with Meat Sauce by Reeni

This has all the beloved flavors of lasagna but is a lot quicker and easier to make. Using frozen or fresh cheese ravioli is the time saver. And even though the meat sauce needs a bit of time to prepare it's necessary for making this potentially dull dish delectable. And for giving it a bit of home-made flavor.

Deep Dish Spaghetti Pizza by ShaleeDP

Funghi trifolati ("Truffled" mushrooms) by Frank Fariello

This is one of the easiest and most versatile vegetable dishes in the Italian repertoire: funghi trifolati, or 'truffled' mushooms, so called because the thinly sliced and sautéed mushrooms are said to resemble that other, more highly prized tuber. I use two methods to make funghi trifolati, and both are equally easy:

Italian Pretzel cookies by Daydreamer Desserts

I'm not even sure if there is such a thing as an Italian Pretzel Cookie, in any case I decided to make up my own version. I took a Taralli Dolci dough and dipped it in chocolate. Fatto! Vi do... Josie's Italian Pretzel Cookies.

Frittelle veneziane by Shawnna and Davide Busetti

Carnevale (aka Mardi Gras) season is an enormous tourist attraction in Venice. It is a time for festivities which include the amazingly beautiful Venetian masks, but also a whole host of foods that are part of the tradition. Fritoe or frittelle alla Veneziana are similar to a doughnut or fritter. The recipe makes a lot, so it's a…