Arrabbiata sauce is a tomato or marinara sauce flavored with chile peppers to make it spicy.  “Arrabbiata” means “angry” in Italian because of the addition of the chile peppers.  This … Continued

This Arugula Salad recipe is considered a classic Italian salad.  What could be easier than tossing your fresh arugula greens in some wonderful olive oil and Fleur de Sel.  This arugula … Continued

Asparagus with Fried Eggs Recipe   Asparagus Milanese recipe makes a very impressive luncheon dish or a starter course at your dinner party.  This Italian Asparagus Milanese dish is so … Continued

  Asparagus Parmigiano-Reggiano recipe is one of my favorite ways to prepare and serve fresh Spring asparagus.   It is so simple to do and so good using very few … Continued

Bacon Tomato Pizza is a wonderful and unusual pizza recipe. Eating this pizza will remind you of a B.L.T. sandwich.  I like to make this pizza in the summer when I … Continued

Bagna Cauda was originally a very simple dish, often thrown together as a morning snack for Italian vineyard workers in midwinter.  It has since moved into the realm of the … Continued

Baked Ziti is known in Italy as “pasta al forno” which translates to oven baked pasta.  Pasta al forno is enjoyed all over Italy, and especially in southern Italy.  How … Continued

If you have ever been to Italy, you will instantly know about Italian Limoncello.   Lemons are one of the most important staples in the food of Sorrento, Italy.  They have … Continued

Black and Green Tapenade with Goat Cheese Crostini is the perfect taste combination to serve your family and guests for any occasion that comes up.  This is a delicious olive … Continued

Boccone Dolce (Sweet Mouthful) is a classic northern Italian dessert.  It is a cake without any cake!  This cake is similar to a Pavlova with its layers of meringue. The … Continued

This Braised Italian Cross Rib Roast is a very tasty dish that is great for the Fall season.  It was so much fun to make and just excellent tasting, as … Continued

Veal Osso Buco Recipe Braised Veal Shanks with Citrus has it all with its lovely combination of flavors in the dish – complex, fresh, and savory.  Excellent served over Garlic Mashed … Continued

Recipe was shared by Ron Carducci.  Ron says,  “I have relatives in Italy and they make limoncello the same way it is made all through Italy.  Additionally, almost without exception, … Continued

Cauliflower Crostini is known as Crostini di Cavolfore in Italy.  When I first found this unusual and interesting appetizer recipe, I though “How interesting.  I must try this recipe.”  Naturally, I … Continued

  This Champagne Citrus Sorbet is a lot like enjoying a Mimosa Cocktail with the sparkling champagne and citrus juices.  If you like Mimosas, you will definitely love this sorbet! … Continued