Italian recipes

Maltagliati with Tomatoes, Porcini Mushrooms and Shrimp

Ok, today a very flavorful recipe!! Maltagliati means "badly cut" pasta due to their irregular shape! I…

Brolied scallops

Again, this recipe has my Venetian mother in law's culinary hand all over it. These scallops are so delicious, they never disappoint. I made them…

Autentica " Pasta alla contadina "

Recipe of Calabria. We are in southern Italy. A recipe that my mother gave me and that I have taken over the…

Antipasto di Prosciutto e Melone ( Melon & Prosciutto)

The contrasting flavors of ham and melon combine in this simple Italian appetizer. A native of northern Italy…

St. Joseph's Bread

A braided bread finished with an egg wash and sesame seeds. Crisp crust and tender crumb. Great for dipping in your favorite pasta sauce or straight…

Grandma's Soft Italian Cookies with Frosting

My grandma, mom, have handed down from generation to generation...a simple recipe and traditional Italian…

CROCKPOT MEATBALL PARM

There's nothing better then coming home after a long days work, to the smell of slow cooked meatballs and sauce! This recipe is quick to prepare,…

CARAMEL - COFFEE custard pastry cream

This smooth custard pastry cream loves to be layered within a chocolate cake ;o) Tip: If short on…

Peppers and sausage

Pignoli (Pine Nuts) and Almond Cookies

This recipe is a bit tricky but is a huge family favorite at the holidays!

Sfogliatelle or Canolli; The Ultimate Italian Pastry

A crispy pastry consisting of hungreds of layers filled sweetened ricotta and semolina. This recipe was…

Sausage and Peppers Pasta

Italian Meatballs

Years ago I had an Italian neighbor who became a close friend. I always commented on her delicious meatballs and one day she shared the recipe with…

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…

Libum from Pompei

Recipe for the ancient roman bread from Pompei.