Cioccolata e Amore (Chocolate & Love) (from the The Basic Art of Italian Cooking: Holidays & Special Occasions, 2nd edition, winner of Gourmand World Cookbook Award) by maria liberati

Grilled Porcini Mushrooms (from The Basic Art of Italian Cooking) by maria liberati

Tuscan Panzanella Salad (from The Basic Art of Italian Cooking) by maria liberati

Polenta with Home Style Marinara Sauce by Kyle Dalakas

Polenta with Home Style Marinara Sauce is a delicious, meatless, traditional Italian dish. Try this for dinner tonight!

MARY ANN'S ITALIAN HARD ROLLS by Mary Ann & Paulie

I really missed my Trenton NJ Italian hard crusty rolls from the ‘Burg...so my wife Mary Ann set out and came up with this recipe....the rolls came out fantastic....crispy, crusty and soft on the inside (but not mushy). Here is her recipe and technique......enjoy! (this recipe made 4 good sized rolls)

Cappesante Picasso alle tre salse piccanti (rosso verde giallo) by GianMaria Le Mura

Piatto strepitoso sotto l'aspetto contemplative e gustativo .

Polpo alla Griglia con raparossa affumicata e cips vegetable by GianMaria Le Mura

Un Piatto meraviglioso da offrire in un piatto diverso ed un concetto diverso.

Lemon Dieta by GianMaria Le Mura

Il limone è uno dei frutti che hanno più proprietà medicinali. Quest’ultimo contiene molte vitamine e sostanze nutritive che ci aiutano a restare in buona salute. Inoltre, ci aiuta a ritornare in forma, eliminando le tossine ed accelerando il metabolismo

Salmone Arrostito con salsa ostriche by GianMaria Le Mura

Salmone crema spimaci verdurine arrotolate asparagi crema purea salsa ostriche

Creamy Summer Pasta Salad by Hina Gujral

This Summer Pasta Salad is loaded with pineapple, cucumber, olives and a light creamy dressing. We love eating this pasta salad for lunch or dinner.

3 minute POLENTA etc... by Foodessa

Coarse or smooth as silk is how cornmeal transports us back to traditional and comforting meals. Whether warm and embellished or cold and garnished, Polenta is peasant food for the Gods. For a dedicated post and other alternative recipe...refer to: http://www.foodessa.com/2017/05/3-minute-polenta-lookout-mount-royal.html

Almond Biscotti by Salad Foodie

Crunchy biscotti are my go-to coffee dunkers. The sweet toasts make a perfect hostess or holiday gift besides. This recipe features almonds but pecans or hazelnuts would be fine, with vanilla extract in place of almond.

Best Chicken Parmesan by Culinary Envy

This easy baked Best Chicken Parmesan has a crispy crust, juicy interior, zesty marinara sauce and a crusty golden layer of gooey cheeses.

Whole-wheat spaghetti Bolognese by Easy Cook - Laka kuharica

Whole wheat spaghetti add extra fiber, vitamins and minerals to this Italian classic.

Mostacciolo, Zucchini & Ham Skillet Meal by Salad Foodie

Serve this one-dish meal of pasta, zucchini and ham, and family or guests will think they're in Alfredo heaven. A recipe keeper for using up leftover ham and/or summer's zucchini. You can sub chicken for the ham if you prefer. To reduce calories and fat further, sub a 13-ounce can of evaporated skim milk in place of the cream.