Italian appetizers & snacks recipes

Salted cheese with ruccola

Unstuffed Artichoke Appetizer

Unstuffed Artichoke Appetizer-is a simple way to make stuffed artichokes WITHOUT stuffing them. This recipe uses canned artichoke hearts, split in…

Wild Rice Cheese Spice bites

Cooked seeds like Wild Rice grab onto mixed cheeses with spices in tow. Crispy on the outer shell with a moist interior bite. For a dedicated…

Sausage, Potatoes and Onions

Quick Easy and delicious

Bruschetta

Bruschetta is an antipasto from Italy consisting of grilled bread rubbed with garlic and topped with olive oil and salt. Variations may include…

Bird's Nest Marinara

Lasagne Verdi all Bolognese

This is the recipe that I have learnt to make in Bologna. It does take long preparation but it is well worth it. The Lasagne - the dish is called…

Tips on Nuts with Recipe

Not a place if your allergic to nuts, but if your a nut, or nut lover, this is for you~ :) A great salad at the end Shrimp Nutty Salad

Chicken Broccoli Penne Alfredo

Delicious versatile pasta dishes that's ready in minutes!

Cheater's Gnocchi

Gnocchi! Fun to say. Fun to make. This is NOT your Naunie’s Gnocchi! (Naunnie was my Italian grandmother) This “cheat” recipe uses potato…

Its Not Your Grandmother's Braciole

What a Great Dish that will surely impress!!

Sausage, Whipped Feta, and Artichoke Crostini

Ever have one of those Saturday morning spring days that begin with bright sunny skies, and promise of a…

Caponatina - Sicillian Summer Vegetable Medley

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

Tuscan Pignolata alla Patrizia

A traditional Tuscan Pine Nut Cake and a favorite of my Dad's with his evening espresso!

Grilled Portobello Mushroom with Spinach

This Grilled Portobello Mushroom with Spinach is one of my family’s favourite dishes & I've been making this…