Carrot Noodle Puttanesca by Victoria Prehn

Spiralized Carrot "Noodles" pair perfectly with this garlicky, briney, spicy tomato sauce. A delicious low-carb, low-cal alternative to regular pasta.

Vegan Spaghetti and Meatballs by River Trekker

This is so fast and so simple. It's effortless. It's so delicious you won't believe how good it is until you try it. I didn't. My husband (not vegetarian) loves it! In fact he loves to cook this himself.

Zucchini Fettuccine al Pesto by CrunchyLettuce

Who doesn’t crave pasta? I certainly do. Classic comfort food, right? But no one wants to wake up in the morning with carb face :) The solution: raw zucchini “noodles”! Don’t underestimate the simplicity of this dish. This pesto really is delicious. And the noodle texture is surprisingly similar to regular fettuccine noodles.

Insalata di arance rosse by Frank Fariello

I recently found some blood oranges from California at the market--and I love blood oranges--so I made a blood orange salad as 'dessert': you just peel and slice the oranges, sprinkle over some black olives (Gaeta or nicoise are best), bits of red onion and parsley. Season with a bit (not much) of salt and pour over un filo d'olio.…

A Neapolitan Christmas: Insalata di rinforzo by Frank Fariello

This zesty cauliflower salad is a fixture on family tables in Naples during the Christmas season. And it couldn't be simpler to make.

ChilItaliano by Rich H

This "Italian chili" is a bitey, spicy bit of heaven. With just the right amount of spices, wine and "heat" this hearty dish is sure to please even the most discriminating chili afficianado. It is a vegan dish but by using some earthy mushrooms the chili takes on a meaty tone that is delicious in every way!

Garlic and Oregano Roasted Tomatoes by Denise Fletcher

These plump, scarlet, glistening little bullets of flavour are wonderful bobbing about in soup, tumbling around strands of spaghetti or linguine, smooshed into a herby, dimpled foccacia, stirred into steaming risotto or rice or riddling a fat, buttercup-yellow omelette. The uses for them are legion. And, nothing could be simpler. You…

Raw Zucchini Crusted Pizza by Rawfully Tempting

Delicious and Nutritious- Raw Pizza Crust made from zucchini

Chik'n Marsala by Kiki Thompson

The thing I LOVE about this recipe is that it’s quick, easy & Italian It’s one of those dishes that you can whip right up when you’re really not feeling the jive to make a feast after a long day of work (that’s what I did). It is also one of those dishes that makes you look like a master chef to your dinner guests It’s so YUMMY!

Vegan Carrot Cake Cupcake for ONE by Shauna Duncan

Been a bit obsessed with single serving desserts lately. This one I think about DAILY. It is not overly sweet, and I feel almost less guilty because there are carrots in it. Score! It doesn't even need frosting.

SaLAsa-A-MaNgO GrAniTA by Sangeeta Shah

Granita,is a semi-frozen dessert made from sugar, water and various flavorings. Originally from Sicily, although available all over Italy (but granita in Sicily is somewhat different from the rest of Italy), it is related to sorbet and italian ice.Today I tried to make it with different flaovr...little sweet..little sour...n ...lots…

Panzanella Salad by Cooking Journey

Easy Italian salad for summer. Crunchy and fresh.

Eggplant Ragout with Hazelnuts, Chocolate and Raisins by Lynn

Penne ai funghi (Penne with Mushroom and Tomato Sauce) by Frank Fariello

Fall is my favorite season, and one of the best reasons to love the Fall is all the wonderful food you get to eat! The sprightly but rather thin dishes of summer give way to more substantial fare: game, soups and stews of all kinds, pumpkin and other squashes, beans, apples, pears and, perhaps best of all, mushrooms! Here's a…

Italian Bruschetta by Phyllis Smith

This is as close as I have gotten to the treat I have enjoyed in Italy many times. Some regions include ricotta cheese, some have parmigiano reggiano shredded on top; this is simple and, depending on the bread, vegan. The amounts of vinegar and oil can be adjusted according to individual tastes.