Quick and easy Italian roast recipes

Roasted Broccoli

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…

Roasted Asparagus and Parmesan

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…

Shrimp in Green Garlic Sauce

Wow, this is a really powerful and delicious dish. If you are looking for subtle flavors, search elsewhere. But if you're in the mood for a…

Roast Leg of Lamb with Vino Cotto (Vincotto) Sauce

A simple yet absolutely scrumptious way to prepare lamb--moist with plenty of flavor!

Simple Roasted Tomato and Garlic Pasta

The is the easiest, fresh pasta recipe. I made it one day when we had a lot of left over grape tomatoes. The…

Artisanal Fusilloni w/ Roasted Red Pepper Romesco Sauce & Broccoli Crumble

Easy pasta fit for a special occasion.

The Buona Pasqua Lunch and The Secret Of No Stir Polenta

Easter around our house is like the Tri-fecta of family holidays. Not only is there the big celebration of…

Caesar Asparagus, Low in Calories, Big on Deliciousness

I’ve never been so excited about a vegetable dish before but this one is worth raving about. It’s just like the…

Polentas' New BFF, Herb and Mustard Crusted Pork Loin

I love dishes that I don't have to worry about. Obedient little entrees that one can tuck into the oven and…

It's In The Bag. Perfect Potatoes In 45 Minutes...No, Really!

As most food bloggers, I'm always searching for the glamour shot. Not for myself mind you, that coal barge…

Garlic and Oregano Roasted Tomatoes

These plump, scarlet, glistening little bullets of flavour are wonderful bobbing about in soup, tumbling around…

Spectacular Summertime Fresh Roasted Marinara Sauce

This is one of the most delicious tomato sauces we’ve ever tasted. You’ll want to make this sauce using…

Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus w/ Taleggio Sauce

Oven roasted, prosciutto wrapped asparagus served over a creamy, mild taleggio cheese sauce.

Alfredo Potato Finger Fries

Roasted Squash with Onion, Oregano & Mint

A new spin on squash: oregano & mint instead of cinnamon & nutmeg. This is one of my favorite Mario Batali…