Quick and easy European summer recipes

Warm Italian Spread

Italian Shrimp Salad

Bruschetta

Bruschetta does not need any introduction whatsoever....it is a quick a brilliant way to start your meal. It originated in Central Italy and some…

Zucchini and Feta Cheese Pie

Italian Red Wine Cookies

These are so quick and easy you can bake them anytime, and people will think you spent all day just baking for them !!

Giadiniera Italiana

This is a great side dish

Greek-Style Stuffed Peppers

Polenta Basic

How to make a good basic polenta dish

compote of tomato

a nice tomato sauce for your pasta or just as a dip with your appetizer. It can be used hot or cold. Delizioso enjoy your cooking Branna

Vino Cotto (Vincotto) Sirloin Tips

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

Crunchy Green Bean Salad

Italian Lobster Soup

My grandma first made this for me when I was 5 years old. I added red, orange, and yellow bell peppers to give the soup more personality......Love…

Stuffed Artichokes

I will never forget the first time I ate Stuffed Artichokes.......It was love at first site......25 years later I still make it the same way my mom…

Baked Oysters on the Half-Shell

One of my favorites to make......brings back memories of working at my first restaurant....The King's Contrivance Restaurant in Columbia, Maryland!

Basil-Walnut Pesto

To help mix the pesto with the cooked pasta, blend 4 to 6 tablespoons of the pasta cooking water into 1/2 cup pesto before tossing.