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…

Smoked Lamb Chops Barbecued and served with Roasted Vegetables and Thyme Sauce

Lamb is first barbecued and then roasted with all the herbs and…

Pollo in porchetta

When I served this dish, several of my dinner guests were wondering what the 'secret' ingredient was that have this roast chicken such a special…

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…

Garlic and Oregano Roasted Tomatoes

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

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…

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…

Slow-Roasted Pork Stew with Fennel, Tomatoes, and Olives

This is one of those fantastic recipes where you put a spoonful to your lips halfway through the preparation…

Roasted Carrot Cream Pasta a.k.a. Bugs Bunny's Pasta

Roasted carrots are a delicious surprise. They lose their strong 'carrot' flavor and become mellow and sweet.

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…

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…

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…

Orzo and roasted vegetables with feta

This is a light and healthy pasta salad that will have your family or guests begging for the recipe. It's a…

Ricotta Stuffed Chicken

Alfredo Potato Finger Fries