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Al Templeman's famous Salad Dressing

Al Templeman's famous Salad Dressing

I started making this because my wife, Jeanne, would not stop complaining about how bad store bought salad…

Al Templeman
Dec 2008
Intermediate
4 votes
12831 views
New Orleans Muffuletta Sandwich

New Orleans Muffuletta Sandwich

One of the signature delights in New Orleans is the Muffuletta Sandwich, generally made famous by the Central Grocery across from the Cafe du Monde,…

Amos Miller
Mar 2011
Professional
3 votes
9072 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
12 votes
6304 views
Calabrian Style Meatballs Simmered in a Butter-Onion Tomato Sauce

Calabrian Style Meatballs Simmered in a Butter-Onion Tomato Sauce

The best way to describe this dish is a southern rustic meatball meets a…

For the Love of Italian Cooking
Sep 2014
Advanced
1 vote
6347 views
Favorite Thin Crust Pizza Supreme

Favorite Thin Crust Pizza Supreme

Homemade pizza for us means thin crust, preferably whole grain, a sparse smear of pizza sauce plus meats,…

Salad Foodie
Oct 2014
Professional
1 vote
6341 views
Baked Ravioli with Meat Sauce

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…

Reeni
Mar 2010
Intermediate
2 votes
6086 views
Italian Pretzel cookies

Italian Pretzel cookies

I'm not even sure if there is such a thing as an Italian Pretzel Cookie, in any case I decided to make up my own version. I took a Taralli Dolci…

Daydreamer Desserts
Feb 2010
Intermediate
5 votes
8999 views
Zeppole

Zeppole

Zeppole are so easy to make—after all, they are basically just fried pizza dough balls—it is almost embarrassing to post about it, but since it was…

Frank Fariello
Jan 2011
Advanced
4 votes
13879 views
Pasta with Cauliflower, Prosciutto, and Parmesan

Pasta with Cauliflower, Prosciutto, and Parmesan

Our whole family enjoyed this flavorful pasta that I cooked tonight. Despite the chicken broth, this is a…

Nancy Miyasaki
May 2012
Intermediate
3 votes
3466 views
pasta 'alla GIGI' style

pasta 'alla GIGI' style

For a dedicated post on several lightened pasta dishes: https://www.foodessa.com/2019/06/light-pasta-dish-pleasures.html

Foodessa
Jun 2019
Professional
1 vote
2835 views
Zucchini Smeriato ( Scalloped Zucchini)

Zucchini Smeriato ( Scalloped Zucchini)

There are many zucchini recipes, but this is one that I kinda made up. It is nourishing, a good Lenten dish…

J. Gino Genovesi
Jan 2014
Professional
3 votes
9085 views
Fast veal Parmigiana

Fast veal Parmigiana

Simple, fast and delicious meal everybody will love ready for less than 20 minutes.

Easy Cook - Laka kuharica
Sep 2014
Intermediate
1 vote
3494 views
Reese's Peanut Butter Biscotti

Reese's Peanut Butter Biscotti

If you love Reese's Peanut Butter Cups and you happen to have some at home, this is one recipe you must try. I must warn you though, once you…

Daydreamer Desserts
Feb 2010
Intermediate
4 votes
7696 views
Shrimp and Spinach Gratin

Shrimp and Spinach Gratin

This recipe is one I created when I could not find the main ingredient for a main dish I planed. I had most of the other ingredients so I…

Patrick Travis
Feb 2010
Intermediate
1 vote
6863 views