Quick and easy Italian recipes costing less than $2.5 per serving

Vegan Carrot Cake Cupcake for ONE

Been a bit obsessed with single serving desserts lately. This one I think about DAILY. It is not overly sweet,…

Basil shortbread biscuits

Delicate, crumbly shortbread with a hint of basil

Chicken in a herby tomato sauce

Deliciously aromatic dish that virtually cooks itself

No-Cook Pizza Sauce

Never buy jarred pizza sauce again! It’s so easy to make it homemade, you’ll save money and have a sauce that is exactly the way you like it. I’m…

Florentine Salisbury Steak

This dish is restaurant quality food which when served with mashed potatoes and green beans makes a delightful presentation. At home,this was a…

Warm Macaroni and Veggie Salad

Suppa di matrimonio Italiano ( Wedding Soup)

I believe this soup was served at weddings and family gatherings because it was quick and easy to prepare,…

Italian Style Tuna Salad

The weather has been too hot to cook and ones imagination is put to work taking old standards and putting a twist on them; I give you Italian Style…

Tomato and Fresh Basil Sauce

This is, by far, my wife's favorite sauce, and it's quick, easy, and delicious.

Fresh Cavatelli With Eggs And Bacon (Cavatelli 'ncatenati)

I love this recipe, it's great for breakfast or brunch. This recipe came from Lidia Bastianich's Cookbook…

Salmon Picatta

I made picatta with fresh salmon fillets. Served with home made tomato sauce.

German Potato Salad (Insalata Patate Tedesca)

Normally I am not a German Potato Salad eater but I love this tangy, potato salad and it has become a favorite…

Homemade Marinara

This is a great marinara recipe made from garden fresh tomatoes. Since I don't have those year around I adapted a recipe found with home preserved…

Lemon-Cranberry Biscotti

The biscotti had its origin in Roman times They are a dry, crunchy cookie that contains no fat and quite nourishing. .A food with sustenance and…

Involtini di cavolo ( Stuffed Cabbage)

I know there are many recipes on how to make stuffed cabbage rolls. I like to use fresh ingredients and pride…