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…

Sicilian Cheese Cake/Cassata by I Sicilian

have eaten this cake since my earliest childhood recollections. All major occasions seem to call for this cake, a wedding, a funeral, major holidays, any Sunday...Any excuse to reach for this very rich dessert. The variation of this cake seems to be as varied as there are bakers in this world. This one is my adaptation! Less…

Grilled Chicken Caprese by Greg Winkler

Grilled chicken breast stuffed with fresh mozzarella, tomato and basil

Pasta with Butter and Parmesan Cheese by John Spottiswood

I've been cooking this recipe for so long, and it is so simple, that I have often overlooked posting it. We had it with our grilled chicken this week, and finally I'm putting it online. Marcella Hazan says this method of cooking pasta has eclipsed all others as the favorite amongst Northern Italians. And I must say it's among the…

Roasted Broccoli by John Spottiswood

This roasted broccoli recipe, adapted from the Barefoot Contessa, is really wonderful. It has a lot of flavor. We served it with a mild pasta, and it was just a wonderful combination. Don't be worried by the lemon juice and zest. They impart a subtle flavor that adds a nice dimension to this dish.

Pasta with Cauliflower and Anchovy Sauce by Nancy Miyasaki

This is a wonderful, mild flavored pasta we've adapted from Marcella Hazan. I know it sounds like an odd combination of ingredients, but you should definitely try it. It's unlike any pasta you have likely eaten before, and it is quite tasty. We will definitely make it again. Serve with the roasted broccoli below for a nice…

Linguine ai frutti di mare by Chef Justin Yandle

Here is a Linguine ai frutti di mare you can make at home. It means linguine with mixed seafood or "Fruit of the Sea".

Spinach and Cheese Calzone by Claudia lamascolo

Just a plain old simple Calzone, nothing special. Spinach provolone and mozzarella, dip it in marinara. A perfect lunch food. You can easily adapt this recipe to anything else your prefer.

Ellie's Cioppino by Joanne

Another good recipe by Ellie Krieger for the classic Italian Fish Stew. Delicious and healthy. What more could we ask?

Cold Angel Hair Pasta in Truffle Oil with Abalone and Caviar by Blackswan

Foodies, here’s another Christmas recipe to serve up a gastronomic meal. Combining all the extravagant ingredients, the chilled pasta is drenched in a fragrant Truffle Oil, teasing the palates of your guests even before they arrive on the table.

Roasted Asparagus and Parmesan by Nancy Miyasaki

This is a simple and delicious Italian recipe adapted from the Barefoot Contessa. We leave out the egg and sometimes the lemon (depends on what you are serving this with).

Tuscan shrimp marinara with chickpea pasta by John Spottiswood

This is a great Tuscan recipe adapted from the Flavors of Tuscan cookbook by Maxine Clark. Maxine recommends making fresh chickpea pasta. We use Barilla Plus pasta, which is made with chickpeas just like Maxine recommends. By skipping making your own pasta, this becomes a very easy and healthy dish.

Simple French Bread Pizza by John Spottiswood

This is an easy recipe that I've been making since I was about 14. I made it last night because I was pressed for time, and all of my kids said they liked it better than regular pizza. Simple can still be delicious!

Super Bowl Sunday Soup - Sausage Soup with Rosemary & Ditalini by Patricia Turo

Mascarpone Cheesecake by Deanna Martinez-Bey

This is my "famous" recipe for Mascarpone Cheesecake! It won second place in a "Taste of Italy" contest with Taste of Home magazine! This recipe was printed in the August/September 2008 magazine issue and has also appeared in 2 of their Annual recipe cookbooks for 2009.