Kid friendly Italian recipes

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Awesome Pizza Dough

Awesome Pizza Dough

This recipe is adapted from one perfected at Greens restaurant in San Francisco. The crust is crunchy on the outside but also chewy. I think it's…

John Spottiswood
Feb 2010
Advanced
71 votes
22319 views
Roasted Broccoli

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…

John Spottiswood
Jan 2011
Advanced
24 votes
3259 views
Brussel Sprouts Sauteed in Garlic & Olive Oil

Brussel Sprouts Sauteed in Garlic & Olive Oil

This is a simple, tasty side dish to add to your menu. I've adapted it from Marcella Hazan's recipes for other…

John Spottiswood
Feb 2008
Advanced
22 votes
22547 views
Panna Cotta with Blackberries

Panna Cotta with Blackberries

A classic Italian dessert, delicious and easy to make. Can taste excellent around the world as ingredients can be found almost anywhere!

David
Jan 2010
Intermediate
14 votes
465 views
Sicilian Eggplant & Ricotta Pasta

Sicilian Eggplant & Ricotta Pasta

This is yet another wonderful Italian recipe that I've adapted from Marcella Hazan's classic "Essentials of…

John Spottiswood
Sep 2010
Advanced
12 votes
1026 views
Italian Chick Pea Soup

Italian Chick Pea Soup

Chickpeas are one of my favorite ingredients in soup. They don't lose their texture or their nutty flavor. Whether in a spicy Harira (served…

John Spottiswood
Oct 2010
Advanced
11 votes
707 views
Minestrone Romagna Style

Minestrone Romagna Style

This is the way minestrone is made in Romagna. It's not a lot of prep time, but you simmer the soup for a long time until all of the vegetable…

John Spottiswood
May 2008
Advanced
11 votes
8682 views
Simple Pasta with Garlic & Olive Oil

Simple Pasta with Garlic & Olive Oil

This is a classic recipe that is so simple to make but always delicious. You can serve this as a side dish to…

John Spottiswood
Dec 2012
Advanced
10 votes
2125 views
Top SF Chronicle Recipe: Pasta with Broccoli and Spicy Sausage

Top SF Chronicle Recipe: Pasta with Broccoli and Spicy Sausage

Our good friend Linda Hansen saved this top recipe from the SF Chronicle in 2004 and it has become one of her…

John Spottiswood
Apr 2011
Advanced
10 votes
519 views
Classic Cioppino

Classic Cioppino

This is a traditional Cioppino base recipe for you to play with. Cioppino is a simple and hearty fish stew originally cooked by Italian fisherman…

John Spottiswood
Dec 2009
Advanced
9 votes
2869 views
Italian Shrimp Scampi

Italian Shrimp Scampi

This is an easy recipe that you can prepare in advance and bake right before dinner. It's truly delicious, if not exactly low fat. Make sure to…

Nancy Miyasaki
May 2009
Intermediate
8 votes
11454 views
Pasta with Spinach, Ricotta, Ham

Pasta with Spinach, Ricotta, Ham

This is one of our family staples. It is healthy and delicious! Two of our kids say it is their favorite…

John Spottiswood
Mar 2008
Advanced
9 votes
11530 views
Simple French Bread Pizza

Simple French Bread Pizza

This is an easy recipe that I've been making since I was about 14. I made it last night because I was pressed for time, and all of my kids said…

John Spottiswood
Aug 2009
Advanced
8 votes
6343 views
Pizza Sauces

Pizza Sauces

Stop the pizza delivery man, for ever! Unless… it’s being delivered directly from Sicily. I am sure that if you try this homemade pizza you will…

I Sicilian
Apr 2010
Advanced
7 votes
1466 views
Italian Bean and Rice Soup

Italian Bean and Rice Soup

This is a delicious soup culled from the treasure trove of recipes by Marcella Hazan. It can be made with pasta instead of rice, but is wonderful…

John Spottiswood
Oct 2010
Advanced
8 votes
675 views