Italian appetizers & snacks recipes with 600 or more calories

Jalapeno Pizza Bread

I first discovered this recipe on one of our family trips to Maui. Longhi's on Front Street in Lahaina, is always our first and last restaurant…

Baked Ravioli with Meat Sauce

This has all the beloved flavors of lasagna but is a lot quicker and easier to make. Using frozen or fresh cheese ravioli is the time saver. And…

Basil Dipping Oil

This is an easy and quick dipping oil. It is a nice dipping oil for freshly baked breads. I did not add salt, pepper or other ingredients that may…

Fritto Misto

Basil Pesto

Torrone: A Delicious Chewy Candy Fit for a Wedding

The Festa del Torrone is held every year in the historical center of Cremona in mid November.

MELT-IN-THE-MOUTH MEATBALLS

RICOTTA PANZAROTTI WITH MARINARA SAUCE

I learned how to make the panzarotti from a chef with the same last name as I in Sorrento. Esposito is a very…

Basic Ravioli with Spinach Fillings

I try another type of pasta with fillings. This is an easy one for me. The making of pasta dough has becoming…

Focaccia ai Funghi

Focaccia

Focaccia with roasted baby new potatoes and rosemary. Great for snack or lunch

Mom's Anisette Biscotti

I remember growing up always having a variety of cookies and pastries. One cookie that particularly stood out were always Biscotti. This is a…

Chicken Broccoli Penne Alfredo

Delicious versatile pasta dishes that's ready in minutes!

Caponatina - Sicillian Summer Vegetable Medley

Caponatina is a lighter and easier version to make than its cousin Caponata – which requires frying three…

Meatless Meatball Sub

This is a great substitute for meat. Still all the flavors of onions, garlic and sauce even the parmesan and mozzarella. The meaty part is the…