Recipezaar: Italian,Holiday/Event recipes

Arancini Rice Balls

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:45:49 -0400

We recently spent 2 weeks on Sicily - 1 in a 15th century renovated winery on the slopes of Mt. Etna, and 1 on the north coast, overlooking a Med. type scene. Earlier we had been invited to dinner with the family of a new friend, where all the women gathered to teach us how to make Arancini !! This recipe is from a book I bought there --"Fragrances and Flavors of Sicilian Cuisine", since no one in the group had sufficient common language skills to accurately copy their recipe. It IS labor intensive -- but just wonderful ! I copied the measurements as listed and did not attempt to convert. -- posted by NurseJaney

Bittersweet Chocolate Biscotti

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:56:48 -0400

Chocolate biscotti with a creamy chocolate topping! If you can't find hazelnuts, other nuts can be used, such as pine nuts, almonds, walnuts, even cashews! Adapted from BH&G magazine. -- posted by Sharon123

Sun-Dried Tomato Potato Crush

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 01:06:53 -0400

I threw this together tonight on a whim to go along side a nice steak. I enjoyed the results so figured I would share it here. -- posted by Sarah_Jayne

Basil Syrup

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 01:47:08 -0400

This is a basic syrup that can be used to make drinks, granitas, baked goods, etc. I like to pour a little in a glass and add club soda and ice! I found this in Southern Living magazine.. -- posted by Sharon123

Italian Sausage and Peppers With a Kick

Fri, 01 May 2009 03:06:50 -0400

Super simple one dish meal, or can be made on the grill. Can serve on Italian bread, pasta, or just as is, which is my preference. -- posted by Vicki in CT

Panettone

Sat, 02 May 2009 02:36:39 -0400

MOIST Panettone dotted with raisins and marzipan. The long rise creates a fermentation giving this bread flavor. This Moist sweet dough stays fresh a long time. Just wrap it snuggled in foil and then plastic wrap. Up to 1 week. Make great french toast and or bread pudding. This is a take off Jim Lahey's dough. he got me to make it! I hope you get to make it as well. So worth it! -- posted by ~Rita~

Pizza Chena: "pizza Rustica"

Fri, 08 May 2009 01:52:16 -0400

When looking for recipes for pizza chena, you'll find that many use the term interchangeably with pizza rustica, meaning "rustic pie." Both are traditional Easter savory meat and cheese pies that can be made with either a pastry or bread dough crust. Pizza chena, mispronounced by some Italian-Americans as "pizza gaina," seems like an appropriate name since when you eat it you "gain-a" lot of weight. Pizza chena is a Neapolitan dialect term meaning "full pie," a massive, two-crusted savory pie filled with Italian meats, cheeses and eggs.Though traditionally associated with Easter, pizza chena can be enjoyed any time of the year. Given its versatility of ingredients and large size, it makes a great party dish that can be made ahead of time then served at room temperature. This recipe requires beginning at least a few hours in advance. You can make your own dough or cheat and use store bought prepared pie crusts. -- posted by "Food:The Way To Anyone's Heart"

Cassata Siciliana

Wed, 13 May 2009 22:09:41 -0400

Serve with moscato spumante or an italian sparkling wine. . Idealy a sheep's milk ricotta is used instead of the combination of mascarpone and cow's milk ricotta. -- posted by Wild Thyme Flour

Bricked Rosemary Chicken With Lemon

Sat, 23 May 2009 17:42:29 -0400

"A Tuscan classic! The brick technique ensures a crisp exterior with a moist and juicy interior. The sprinkling of lemon zest and herbs keeps it tasting fresh. Butterflying the chicken is an easy procedure with the right knife or pair of kitchen shears (*see directions below), but you can always ask a butcher to do it for you. " Bobby Flay. -- posted by BecR

Italian Tomato Herb Bread

Tue, 26 May 2009 01:17:42 -0400

A great Italian bread with lots of spice! You're gonna like this! :D -- posted by Sharon123

After-Dinner Chocolate Salami ( to Serve With Coffee)

Thu, 28 May 2009 23:34:07 -0400

This log looks amazing cut into slices. Choose a good quality chocolate for this recipe. I use this recipe sometimes as a christmas log. Some amaretti biscuits are naturally gluten free because they are made with apricot kernels, sugar and egg whites so this can easily become a wheat free recipe. -- posted by Wild Thyme Flour

Mixed-Berry Tiramisu With Lime Curd

Sat, 06 Jun 2009 01:43:40 -0400

Delightful variation of tiramisu for summer! -- posted by KathyP53

Snowcapped Pink Strawberry Mountains(Strawberry Granita)

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 17:15:08 -0400

Brilliant with color and pure, intense flavor! You may use frozen, thawed strawberries, but you might need to add more sugar. Cooking time is freezing time. Would you like a little history? History of Granita According to Alan Davidson in the Oxford Companion to Food, (Oxford University Press:Oxford) the appearance of "water ices" is documented to have taken place in Europe in the 17th century around the same time as ice cream. There is some undocumented conjecture that Marco Polo returned to Venice from China in the 13th century and introduced ice cream or water ices to Italy. Further it is not known for sure if water ices were first found in Spain or in Italy. In any event the mixture seemed to have migrated to London at some later, undocumented time. Granita is akin to but not quite the same as sorbet. The difference being sorbets tend to be smoother and less granular in texture. Both are made with water, a flavoring such as fruit juice or coffee and typically sweetened with sugar. Adapted from Delicious Living magazine. -- posted by Sharon123

Warm Lemon Chicken over Panzanella Salad With Basil Aioli

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 12:10:36 -0400

Submitted by Susan Cortesi, from Northbrook, IL.She was a 2009 Finalist in the Chicken Cooking Contest put on by the National Chicken Council. This is a winner! -- posted by Sharon123

Sweet Corn Sauce or Salsa Alla Crema Di Granturco

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 15:10:21 -0400

What's not to love about fresh corn? One of my most favorite cooking books is "Flodia Rigante's Italian Immigrant Cooking." This is on page 161 and she tells us this is an old familly recipe and the unusual sauce will quickly become a favorite for our family as well. The sauce can be served as a vegetable side dish by itself or as a sauce to complement any pasta of your choice. Oh, is it ever 'moreish!' -- posted by Debaylady

Caramelized Carrots in Marsala or Carote Al Marsala

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 15:10:26 -0400

Another goodie from Flodia Rigante's Italian Immigrant Cooking...page 154. Fast and easy to prepare plus it goes with most meat dishes. A marvelous taste as opposed to the tradiltional way of serving carrots. Add some fresh parsely to the serving dish for a nice presentation! This dish deserves it! -- posted by Debaylady

Baked Spaghetti Pie

Sun, 14 Jun 2009 19:54:05 -0400

This is an easy, can be made ahead recipe that is pretty enough to serve guests. I had this at Touchetti's in Phoenix (which has since closed down) the first time years and years ago and liked it so well, came up with my own version. -- posted by Linda R. #2

Portabello Mushroom Lasagna

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:38:53 -0400

This is a classic Italian dish, but also commonly made in Provence. The French somehow make it a little more elegant. Portobello mushrooms have so much more flavor than button. This is a good substantial meal for a vegetarian but can also be served as a side dish with a roast. Adapted from Barefoot Contessa at Home cookbook. Enjoy! -- posted by Sharon123

Farro Salad

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:48:47 -0400

This refreshingly sweet salad is a tasty culinary delight. Yes you can use barley in place of the farro. But try to get it. It is so chewy and yummy! -- posted by ~Rita~

Braised Artichokes With Pecorino (Carciofi Al Tegame)

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 12:49:39 -0400

This is a very tasty way to eat young artichokes! Thin sliced, slowly braised in a skillet in their own juices and served with a shower of soft pecoriono. This method is simple, and will yield delicious results even with larger, more mature artichokes. This makes a wonderful vegetarian sandwich or for the carnivore, a topping for a juicy hamburger. Artichokes prepared this way are also a great appetizer topped with a poached egg. Lidia Bastianich from Lidia's Italy. We are serving this as a side for one of the seders this Passover 2009. -- posted by Manami

Panna Cotta With a Coulis of Lime-Strawberries

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 13:30:01 -0400

It's hard to make a wrong turn after a long diner with this easy but complete panna cotta recipe. I've added the lime & almond oil for some extra bite. Best to prepare the night before a big dinner party. -- posted by Geert Wissink

Ultimate Italian Style Thin Crust Pizza

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 09:41:55 -0400

A great authentic tasting italian pizza recipe -- posted by Chef #1321431

Mary's Savory Marinara Sauce

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 02:33:40 -0400

This is my mom's delicious marinara sauce recipe that she kindly provided to me. I have fond memories of her making this sauce often and filling the entire house with its wonderful aroma. It has a savory tomato-y taste, a nice hint of basil, and goes well with all types of pasta (including lasagna). I also like to use it for homemade meatball heroes. I hope that you all will enjoy it as much as we do! -- posted by someone named antoine

Grandma Maroni's Meatballs and Maroni Sauce 100 Year Old Recipe

Sun, 19 Jul 2009 15:51:42 -0400

I found this recipe on the Food Network website on Throwdown with Bobby Flay. It is from Maroni Cuisine in Northport, New York. I saw the episode and was inspired to make the meatballs. Boy am I glad I did. They are so good! Truly the best meatballs I have ever eaten. http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/throwdown-with-bobby-flay/grandma-maronis-meatballs-100-year-old-recipe-recipe/index.html The original recipe uses ounces-I have somewhat converted it into teaspoons and cups. (Hopefully I have done it correctly, but it tastes good too with my measurements!) -- posted by JenJenMarie

Veggie Filled Portobello Mushrooms

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 12:40:15 -0400

A $400 winner in Crave-Worthy Vegetable Suppers Catagory, published in the August 2009 issue of BH&G magazine! Submitted by Ilene S. Whitehead, Pueblo, Co. -- posted by Sharon123

Vegetarian Bolognese Frittata Bites

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 11:48:51 -0400

A delicious and hearty appetizer! Italian style tomatoes, white beans and spinach baked with eggs and cheese. Gotten from Better Homes and Gardens magazine, submitted by roxiechan. -- posted by Sharon123

Sarah's Best Lasagna

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 10:34:28 -0400

This is the 1st time I've completely invented a recipe on my own!!! I've made lasagna before, following a recipe or two, but this one certainly takes the cake! A little sloppy, a-lot-o-saucy, and scrumdidleeeeumptious!!!!! My 12-yr-old went for 3rd's while she was supposed to be cleaning up the kitchen :) It's an easy recipe you can make on your own, or with your kids. -- posted by sarahcis

Raspberry Tiramisu

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 13:43:13 -0400

I saw this in the magazine from Morrison's supermarket. It sounded good so I have added it here for safe keeping. Cooking time includes fridge chilling time. -- posted by Sarah_Jayne

Thanksgiving Leftovers: Harvest Turkey Bread Salad

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 02:23:34 -0400

This is a great panzanella bread salad using up those leftover pieces of turkey meat, rolls, and cranberries. Alternately, you could use Texas Toast croutons (from the store) or toast up some of the leftover rolls instead of using Italian bread. Thanks to the Taste Of Home folks for a great way to make the day after Thanksgiving as tasty as the Big Dinner. -- posted by Debber

Slow-Roasted Stuffed Swiss Brown Mushrooms

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 10:57:50 -0400

I love mushrooms: could eat them every day! And love this recipe, adapted from one by Nino Zoccali, that I found in the September 2009 issue of the 'BBC Australian Good Food' magazine. Nino comments that he never peels the skins from mushroom caps "unless they are damaged or stained and (that) unlike many chefs (that he likes) to use the mushroom stems - as long as they're tender." Ah, great, I thought, before trying this recipe! Perhaps it's uncool, but I only peel mushrooms if the recipe persuades me of the need to do this, and I generally use the stems. As Nino says "I think they taste great." Some conversions: 15 grams = 1/2 ounce; 60 grams = 2 ounces; 80 grams = aproximately 3 ounces. -- posted by bluemoon downunder

Traditional Minestrone Soup (Easy and Delicious)

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 12:02:38 -0400

I came up with this recipe after I couldn't find a minestrone recipe that I liked. This one is very simple and delicious, with ingredients that are easy to find. But the great thing about minestrone is that you can use whatever you have on hand. And because the main ingredients are vegetables and beans you can adjust the recipe to fit any dietary needs such as vegetarian or low-sodium. -- posted by JoeyV

Garlic Zucchini Damper Bread

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 09:47:40 -0400

I have enjoyed Australian damper bread in the past because it is tasty and easy enough to make up for my lack of baking skills. This morning I fancied bread and I also had a zucchini that needed using up. So, I tried this mixture out and it turned out pretty good. The cooking time includes the dough resting time. -- posted by Sarah_Jayne

Roasted Fingerlings With Red and Yellow Piperade

Sun, 06 Sep 2009 09:18:28 -0400

Still clearing out some old Bon Appetites, and found this tasty-looking recipe in the November, 2007 issue. Piperade refers to the classic Basque stew made with tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, and garlic -- posted by NurseJaney

Deep-Fried Eggplant Croutons With a Salad!

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 10:51:18 -0400

From Big Daddy's House, Dishes with Dad episode. If you like eggplant, you gotta try this! -- posted by Sharon123

Tomato and Garlic Crouton Salad

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 12:51:34 -0400

Recipe courtesy Brian Boitano 2009--Show: What Would Brian Boitano Make?Episode: Handyman Special. Brian was a skating Olymipic champion who loves to cook and now has his own show. He served this to get into a supper club. What a hoot to watch Brian make his dishes. This one caught my eye! -- posted by Sharon123

Walnut Brownie Martini

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 17:41:53 -0400

YUMMY!!!!!!!! -- posted by ~Rita~

Inspirational Goat's Cheese on Garlic Ciabatta Toast

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 17:18:49 -0400

Toasted goat's cheese on toast that has been spread with garlic paste.......and then served on mixed salad leaves - brilliant! I am hooked on Nigel Slater's new programme, "Simple Suppers", where he prepares and cooks food just the way I like it...........fresh, seasonal, unpretentious, flexible and hearty. This is one of Nigel's "Inspirational" recipes that was shown on his first programme. In the absence of ciabatta bread, I would be inclined to use any rustic bread........with lots of body! (Recipe from NIgel Slater's Simple Suppers and the Digin site.) -- posted by French Tart

Roasted Garlic and Tomato Soup

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 11:48:26 -0400

This is a robust, full bodied soup that can stand on its own as a meal. From the cookbook Caprial Cafe Favorites. Caprial is a restaurant owner, television chef and a mother of two small children. -- posted by Sharon123

Vendange Harvest Sausages With Grapes, Thyme and Wine

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:05:46 -0400

A traditional Italian or French dish--called 'Salsiccia all'Uva' in Italian-- typically served from large vats at Vendange autumn grape harvest celebrations. Quite popular here in the Southern California Wine Country, as well! Preferably use a meaty best quality pork sausage which is lean and not highly seasoned (allow 1 or 2 sausages per person). I like to use a mixture of sweet and hot Italian sausages or local smoked chicken and apple sausage, but any good meaty sausage will do. Serve piping hot with potatoes or pasta, assorted cheeses, a good baguette or rustic peasant bread, and a bottle of the year's new vintage Beaujolais Nouveau or Gamay Beaujolais wine! -- posted by BecR

Fresh Pesto and Tomato Salad

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:15:57 -0400

Sometimes simple and fresh is best! That is for sure the face with this recipe that I put together while creating recipes for my vegetarian food blog - http://weekendcarnivore.com . For the pesto, I used Kittencal's recipe #144195 which really is great stuff! This is enough for one but can be very easily multiplied. -- posted by Sarah_Jayne

Easy Sugar-Dusted Amaretti Biscuits

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:26:53 -0400

I haven't tried this yet. I'm collecting simple cookie recipes to try for Christmas. This was found in The Canadian Living Cooking Collection Muffins and Cookies. -- posted by Dreamer in Ontario

White Bean and Pesto Bruschetta

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:20:44 -0400

I got teh idea for this dip from the show Emeril Green. I couldn't remember the exact recipe so I played around a bit and came up with this simple but elegant tasting appetizer -- posted by GingerlyJ

Tommy Toe Pie

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 17:05:07 -0400

This recipe is from Rebecca Laney-Meers, Jackson Mississippi and she was one of the winners in the Mississippi magazine contest. Her memories of this pie take her back to the 1960s when as a child in her grandmother Kates kitchen in west Jackson she renamed the recipe Tommy Toe Pie. It was called Tomato Pie. Rebeccas time with her grandmother was quality time, and over the years she has tried many tomato pies, but grandmother Kates has remained the best. And when the tomatoes start coming in from the garden, this is her go-to recipe for her family. Thanks Rebecca! Feel free to add in fresh herbs, like the basil, oregano, etc. Enjoy! -- posted by Sharon123

Porchetta - Italian Marketplace Pulled Pork Sandwich (Crock Pot)

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 01:12:23 -0400

Tender succulent boneless pork roast is rubbed with olive oil and seasonings and slowly roasted to perfection in the crock pot until it is falling apart, then stuffed into warmed and buttered Italian ciabatta rolls. A wonderfully simplified version of the classic Porchetta Italian Market Place Sandwich by Nigella Lawson. -- posted by BecR

Shrimp Scampi

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 01:10:22 -0400

Here's a fast, easy, and elegant appetizer or main course....especially if you make the flavored butter in advance (you can make the butter upto a week ahead and refrigerate until ready to use.) Serve along with a nice white wine and some good crusty bread for dipping in the garlic butter. Be ready for raves!!!! -- posted by Alan in SW Florida

Hearty Mushroom Ragout

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 17:14:58 -0400

Mushrooms can be as satisfying as meat because they develop earthy, bold and beefy flavors as they cook. Served with pasta, this is some meal! :) Adapted from Rachael Ray's Big Orange Book cookbook. Strict vegetarians may want to omit the Worcestershire sacue. -- posted by Sharon123

Basic Garlic and Oil Sauce for Perfect Pasta (Rachael Ray)

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:11:53 -0400

If you like pasta, you're going to LOVE this recipe from Everyday With Rachael Ray's magazine (Oct '09). She has a "secret ingredient" that adds an unexpected zest to the ordinary ingredients: anchovies. She notes in her recipe that " even if you think you don't like anchovies, you should try this recipe--it'll change your mind." Further, she points out that "once you heat anchovies, they stop tasting like fish and start tasting more like salted nuts." So: try it, you'll like it! If you must, don't say anything to the diners--and ask them if they like it, before you reveal the "secret ingredient." -- posted by Debber

Eggplant Steaks Parmigiana Alla Ringo Star

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 10:50:57 -0400

From Rachael Ray's Big Orange Book cookbook. She says Ringo and his mates dropped by her TV show one day and sang her a song. During his visit, Ringo told Rachael he makes a wonderful pesto,. He's a vegetarian, so Rachael created this recipe in honor of his appearance. -- posted by Sharon123

Spring-Summer Ziti

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 10:51:08 -0400

A yummy recipe from Rachael Ray's Big Orange Book. She got tired of living half of the year without her ziti, so came up with ziti lovely in flavor! A light tomato sauce with tarragon and basil surrounds the ziti at the bottom and on the top of the serving dish. The pasta is tossed with asparagus tips, sweet ricotta, tender peas and Parmigiano. She says to keep your tissues handy, this one might bring you to tears. :) -- posted by Sharon123

Calamaretti in Zimino Con Polenta Alla Griglia

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:14:18 -0400

An appetizing first course from the flavor center of the universe, Louisiana. Courtesy of Chef Fernando Saracchi of Ristorante Bacco, featured in The Louisiana New Garde television series. The nutrition numbers will be skewed as you won't be using the entire batch of polenta for this recipe. Save it and serve in other recipes. To save time, use store-bought prepared polenta. -- posted by Molly53

Prosciutto/Chicken Breasts/Eggplant Panzanella/Raisinvinaigrette

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:11:42 -0400

"Chef Barbara Lynch's take on saltimbocca gets its richness from Taleggio* cheese, which is stuffed in the chicken breast. A slightly sweet bread salad is served with the chicken." Bon Appetit Magazine, September 2009 Edition. The real name of the dish is: Prosciutto-Wrapped Chicken Breasts with Eggplant Panzanella and Raisin-Pine Nut Vinaigrette - with "Taleggio cheese that is a semi-soft, washed-rind cheese from the Valtaleggio region in northern Italy, near Lombardy. It is characteristically aromatic yet mild in flavor and features tangy, meaty notes with a fruity finish. The texture of the cheese is moist-to-oozy with a very pleasant melt-in-your-mouth feel. The combination of the soft texture, pungent aroma, and buttery flavors has proven to be addictive especially when spread on fresh crusty bread! Taleggio pairs nicely with Italian Nebbiolo wines, as well as a wide range of reds & whites." Cooling times have not been included. -- posted by Manami

Wild Mushroom Spaghetti

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 01:22:24 -0400

Whole wheat and whole grain pastas pair well with earthy, woody flavors like those of mushrooms. Rachael Ray says this cooks down to an enormous amount of 'shroom goodness into one delicious serving, sendiing you off to a food coma, full and happy! From her book Big Orange Cookbook. -- posted by Sharon123

Tortellini With Turkey Sausage in Creamy Butternut Apple Sage

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:32:23 -0400

A Turkey dinner! Yes! Turkey sausage with butternut, apples, onions and cranberries. Flavored with crisp sage and garlic. For a quick and easy method look here Recipe #194908. The sausage can be removed from the casing and crumbled and cooked. -- posted by ~Rita~

Tuscan Rosemary Lemon Drop

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:40:45 -0400

Creative Cocktail! Soemthing different. Perfect drink for a wedding or other fanciful occasion. Picture everyone on the villa lawn enjoying their drinks--heels kicked off, tes loosened, and laughter fading into the sunset. If you don't have limoncello, increase the lemon juice 3/4 ounce each. -- posted by College Girl

Shrimp Cacciatore

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:52:45 -0400

If you are looking for a KILLER pasta dish, this is the one. This was my mother's signature dish when I was growing up. It is like something you would get in a Italian fine dining restaurant. Since I have adopted my husband's family traditions for Christmas Eve of doing seafood and no meat, it is our traditional Christmas Eve recipe. I hope you enjoy it. It is also delicious as Chicken Cacciatore or if you just use the vegetables. It seems like a long recipe, but it is actually very, very easy, especially if you make the sauce base ahead of time. The tomato sauce base is delicious on its own, so I make a huge batch and keep it frozen in the freezer to use over pasta in other preparations. -- posted by LizP

Pressed Cheese Sandwiches

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 01:37:34 -0400

Simple is the best way to start off a meal. Alex sure knows how to dress a simple sandwich and make it super! :) These are best chilled overnight before cooking, so make the day before eating! Recipe courtesy Alex Guarnaschelli From the new show: Alex's Day Off Episode: Dinner with Friends -- posted by Sharon123

Stuffed Red Peppers With Cheesy Polenta and Green Chiles

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:03:34 -0400

Yum! Red bell peppers stuffed with polenta, chiles, and cheese! Add in a little cream and you have a dish you will love! Adapted from Southern Living Magazine, July 2004 -- posted by Sharon123

Pumpkin Pistachio Cannoli

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:28:27 -0400

I love Cannoli's! The best are from the North End of Boston at Mike's Pastry. Here is a Cannoli recipe for the fall or Thanksgiving!! -- posted by "Food:The Way To Anyone's Heart"

Italian Chocolate and Nut Cake (Panforte)

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:14:15 -0400

Just saw this on five's Cooking the Books and wanted to hang onto it. It comes from Fantastico! recipe book by Gino D'Acampo. I love the idea of a quick chocolate fix that looks elegant and doesn't require cooking! Cooking time = cooling time, 2 hours for 'cake' to set, then another hour for the topping to set. (Note: contains raw egg whites) -- posted by KWB

Italian Wedding Soup

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:13:03 -0500

A combo of several wonderful Wedding Soup recipes.... -- posted by dukeswalker

Marinated Butternut Squash(Scapece Di Zucca)

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:37:24 -0500

From the cookbook Today's Kitchen cookbook(America's No. 1 Morning Show) this was made by Mario Batali. Yum! -- posted by Sharon123

Ricciarelli - Italian Almond Cookies

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:27:09 -0500

Fantastic intense almond cookies from the Tuscan town of Siena, Italy. These wonderful cookies are very popular year around, but especially at Christmas time! -- posted by BecR

Fregolata, an Italian Crumb Cookie

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 12:16:25 -0500

Fregolata is an oversized crumb cookie from Italy. It's perfect for family dinners or snowy holidays with guests around the table. You couldn't go wrong serving it with espresso or cappuccino. It's very easy to make too which is a plus. -- posted by Annacia

Tuscan White Bean Ragout

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:31:34 -0500

Eaten on it's own, or used in other dishes, this is good! This hearty stew packs lots of flavor and nutrition! Adapted from The Everything Vegetarian Cookbook by Jay Weinstein. -- posted by Sharon123

1-Dish Italian 5-Cheese Pizza Bake

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:59:27 -0500

A quick recipe with only 20 minutes preparation using Fleishchmann's Rapid Rise yeast! -- posted by Sharon123

Christmas Deli Salad With Pomegranate, Parma Ham and Gorgonzola

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 01:59:21 -0500

A fabulous wilted salad boasting the rich, festive colours of vibrant crimson reds and lush holly greens, as well as being full of flavour - this is simply a wonderful salad for the Christmas, New Year or Thanksgiving family table. Please do use any blue cheese or ham of your choice; Stilton or Roquefort would be lovely as well as Prosciutto or Bayonne ham.......and, if you are serving any vegetarians, just leave the ham out of the equation! The dressing can be made up a few hours or a day beforehand, just wilt the leaves and assemble the salad right before serving. Serve this salad with crusty rolls or some thinly sliced rye bread and a glass of chilled Rosé or Chardonnay. -- posted by French Tart

Squash & Leek Lasagna

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 23:06:54 -0500

A huge favorite with non-healthy, picky, and healthy eaters alike. A wonderful combination of fall flavors that will delight your tastebuds! Adapted from Eating Well magazine 2006. This would made a great Thanksgiving or Christmas main dish-or any holiday! -- posted by Sharon123

Italian Tortellini Soup(Vegetarian)

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 19:30:23 -0500

Cheese-filled tortellini turns this hearty bean and vegetable soup into a family favorite! Add other vegetables of your choice. You can add vegetarian sausage to this if you wish! :) From Cambell's. -- posted by Sharon123

Crescent Holiday Surprise

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 21:03:18 -0500

Just unveiled at the Thanksgiving Day parade. Chef Marcel Cocit offers an easy holiday Crescent recipe bursting with bold, savory flavors. Great for any holiday! -- posted by Sharon123

Italian Meat Bars

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 16:37:54 -0500

Spicy and flavorful italian meats in a soft, chewy and rich pastry crust. A favorite in our house and often requested for pot-luck gatherings, especially around the holidays! I got this recipe from a coworker years ago who just gave me general directions, and have spent a few years refining it. -- posted by CityGirlExiledToASmallTown

Sicilian Style Roasted Vegetables With Balsamic Syrup

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:59:15 -0500

One of the winning recipes from up and coming student chefs! This would be a great side dish for the holidays! Adapted from Vegetarian Times magazine. -- posted by Sharon123

Fig and Prosciutto Flatbreads

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 01:47:27 -0500

by chef Todd English for Olives Restaurants Make it quick by using storebought dough instead of homemade Serve with light, cherry-infected Chianti Classico -- posted by GoldsmithLissa

Quick Caesar Salad

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 09:44:02 -0500

This is the salad recipe that goes with Caesar Salad Mix. The recipe comes from The Canadian Living Christmas Book. The Zaar menu won't let me us Caesar Salad Mix as an ingredient so I've called it 'seasoning'. Click on this link for the Caesar Salad Mix recipe: recipe#403222 -- posted by Dreamer in Ontario

Caesar Salad Mix

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 09:44:18 -0500

This makes a great Christmas gift! Wrap this up in a basket with a bag of croutons, a tube of anchovy paste and the recipe for Quick Caesar Salad. The recipe comes from The Canadian Living Christmas Book. This recipe makes enough for 3 salads. See recipe#403221 for the salad recipe that goes with this mix. -- posted by Dreamer in Ontario

Butternut Squash and Potatoes With Rosemary

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 12:15:17 -0500

From the Italian Slow Cooker by Michele Scicolone. It's wonderful to be able to use the slow cooker to make side dishes, especially on those occasions when the oven is engaged by the main event. You cannot go wrong with butternut squash, potatoes and rosemary. While this appears in an Italian cookbook, the ingreidets are very familiar to North Americans, as well. -- posted by duonyte

Sausage and Mushroom Risotto

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 16:53:24 -0500

Creamy, hearty meal. Side with a simple salad. -- posted by Vicki in CT

Harlequins and Bow Ties

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 20:48:26 -0500

Two-toned vanilla & chocolate butter cookies that look so fancy with a simple twist. So pretty on a Christmas platter. Note the dough needs at least an hour chill time - perfect for making & chilling until you are ready to bake. To make your own superfine sugar, process granulated sugar in a food processor, blender or coffee grinder. -- posted by Buster's friend

Fettuccine Alfredo Con Prosciutto

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 01:18:29 -0500

Rich and decadent. You'll never want for a better alfredo sauce. (in my humble opinion).The variations on this sauce are tremendous, see following directions. My Italian brother-in-law even highly recommends! -- posted by Billy Starr

Grape Jelly Meatballs

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 01:22:04 -0500

Easy and tasty meatballs. -- posted by NumbaOneStina

Italian Egg Rolls

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 01:43:11 -0500

Everyone loves egg rolls! These are stuffed with sausage and spinach for an unexpected treat. Yummy! -- posted by College Girl

Boxing Day Festive Roast Pumpkin and Cheese Lasagne - Lasagna

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 13:27:54 -0500

Roasted pumpkin and creamy cheese lasagne (lasagna); a Boxing Day special - although I have made this for Christmas Eve too! This is a wonderful addition to the festive vegetarian table, but is ALSO hugely popular with meat eaters. This is my adapted version of Nigella Lawson's pumpkin lasagne; I have changed a few of the methods and added (as well as omitted) a few ingredients! Boxing day is the day after Christmas day, also called St Stephens Day the 26th December; it is a public holiday in the UK and most Commonwealth countries.generally a turkey curry day, or a turkey-free day, one of the two! Serve this with a large bowl of salad and some crusty bread for mopping up the delicious sauce. -- posted by French Tart

Christmas Eve Baccala (Salt Cod With Potatoes & Tomatoes)

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 12:26:00 -0500

Traditionally, Italians dine on seven different fish and seafood dishes (symbolizing the seven sacraments) on Christmas Eve. (By the way, you don't have to wait for Christmas to make this wonderful dish.) This recipe is typical of the Calabrian region of Italy. Have plenty of crusty Italian bread available to scoop up the sauce. And, remember to buy your dried, salted cod (baccala) three days before cooking, so you can prepare it. Buono Natale!! -- posted by Alan in SW Florida

Brownie Alpine Biscotti

Sun, 20 Dec 2009 16:12:17 -0500

"I love visiting with friends over a pot of coffee, so I developed these crisp, chocolaty cookies to munch along with each cup," comments Jeanie Williams of Minnetonka, Minnesota. Brownie mix makes them easy to stir up, and a white chocolate and almond topping adds a festive look. From Taste of Home 25 top favorites! A reviewer said she love them but makes them without the white chocolate because they store better. -- posted by Sharon123

Baccala Salad

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 02:04:37 -0500

courtesy Raos Restaurant -- posted by Phil Franco

J's Amazingly Delicious Wonder Thunder Meat Sauce!

Sat, 02 Jan 2010 10:40:44 -0500

This is a wonderful meat sauce that is phenomenal! Everyone who has ever tried my sauce, says it's the best they've ever had. Have it be a special occasion, or an ordinary family meal; the combination of sweet & spice, with a hint of red wine and Italian herbs/sausage, will leave your audience's taste buds satisfied to every extent of the word - GUARANTEED! Be prepared though, as everyone who comes by this sauce will be asking you for the recipe ASAP...Enjoy =) ***Remember: High quality Italian sausage (or meat), and wine/beer definitely make for the best sauce possible. -- posted by Chef #1505475

Grandpa Frank's Panettone

Sun, 03 Jan 2010 15:48:20 -0500

This fruited Italian holiday yeast bread has been a favorite of my family as long as I can remember. I learned to make it from my grandfather, whose mother made this for him as a child in Sicily. -- posted by Linda in Madison, VA

Spicy Italian Sandwich Like Subway

Sun, 03 Jan 2010 17:14:46 -0500

Instead of going out make it at home. Choose the veggies of your choice, but this is how I like it. -- posted by Vicki in CT

Moms Italian Baccala christmas Salad (Saltcod)

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 17:25:50 -0500

My mom makes this at Christmas time. Im not a big fan of it but everyone else in the family loves it. Its a simple dish. *BUY the dried salted cod at least 24 hours before needed, you would need to rinse it many times, place in bowl cover with cold water and keep changing the water every 6 hours. -- posted by Phil Smith

Spaghetti With Tuna and Swiss Chard

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 11:01:56 -0500

This recipe for Spaghetti con Tonno e Bietolini is from the December 1993 issue of Gourmet Magazine. It is one dish that is served on a menu for an Italian Christmas Eve Buffet. -- posted by Chef Regina V. Smith

Grilled Tomato Risotto With Roasted Portobello Mushrooms

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 13:41:43 -0500

This yummy dish is from Emeril Lagasse's in the episode Emeril's Vegetable Patch. I have tweaked it just a bit! -- posted by Sharon123

Arrabiata Penne

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 15:52:43 -0500

A delightfully simple pasta dish with loads of flavour and more than a hint of chilli which blends so well with the tomato. Served with a generous sprinkling of parmesan cheese, crusty bread and accompanied with a nice glass of red wine. Its a meal to linger over. -- posted by JoyfulCook

Beef & Pork Ragu Lasagne (Lasagna) from Fine Cooking

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 18:42:56 -0500

This is a PHENOMENAL recipe from Fine Cooking. I have made it for company and everyone raves over it. It's labor intensive but SO worth it. It either makes one huge pan or two smaller ones. I have found that making the ragu the night before makes the preparation a lot easier. Two minor substitutions I have made: (1) I use the already prepared ground chuck and ground pork from the meat section of my grocery store. (2) I have always used either regular dried lasagna noodles or no-boil noodles. -- posted by CFRP

Spooning Mac and Cheese Fondue (Rachael Ray)

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:06:26 -0500

A romantic recipe for Valentine's Day from Rachael Ray's Feb 2010 magazine. Sounds fabulous. -- posted by JanuaryBride

Chocolate Popcorn Biscotti

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 19:25:38 -0500

I haven't tried this, but it looks so interesting, I'm posting to try later. From the Popcorn site, made for kids. A Fun Fact: Popped corn has only 31 calories per cup, and oil popped corn has only 55 calories per cup! -- posted by Sharon123

Lasagna Frittata

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 20:36:48 -0500

This is a great brunch dish. Another variation on a delicious Italian frittata. -- posted by KathyP53

Best Ever Red & White Sauce Lasagna

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:04:10 -0500

This is the absolute best tasting lasagna I have ever had. The red sauce offers sweetness and the white sauce gives it a warm creaminess. I came up with this recipe for my sister who doesn't eat pork, but have made it many times with traditional pork Italian sausage. Either way its yummy, hearty and sure to impress. -- posted by Shamrockjulie

Egg Salad With Capers and Olives

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 21:33:54 -0500

You can even eat this for breakfast! Stuff in a pita, on top of toast, and top with a few cucumber slices and tomato-Yum! Cook time is the time it takes to cook eggs. Adapted from Mollie Katzen's Sunlight Cafe cookbook. -- posted by Sharon123

Best Creamy Marsala Wine Sauce over Mushroom Ravioli

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 08:33:49 -0500

Delicious and creamy marsala wine sauce paired with portobello mushroom stuffed ravioli. Copy-Cat of the Macaroni Grill Mushroom Ravioli entree. -- posted by nmlawrence

Mommom Faiella's Italian Sausage Scallopini

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:10:45 -0500

The aroma of the herbs and mushrooms cooking on the stove will be very pleasant to your senses. This is almost straight out of my grandmother's recipe book. The only changes my mother made to this recipe were to substitute canned mushrooms with fresh mushrooms and to add a bit more seasonings. -- posted by The Foodgitive

Nigella's Blackberry Trifle With Creamy Limoncello Mascarpone

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:43:16 -0500

Serve this elegant and refreshing layered dessert in a trifle dish or individual dessert glasses for a fabulous ending to any meal! Perfect for Valentine's Day or other romantic occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries or Afternoon tea. Inspired by a Nigella Lawson recipe. -- posted by BecR