19 italian kosher recipes

Grilled Italian sausage and pepper sandwiches, the Fenway Park street-food classic. Sausages are par-boiled then grilled crispy and piled into toasted sub rolls with sweet sauteed peppers and onions.

Quick and easy rendition of a classic. Serve these garlicky marinated shrimp over or tossed with your favorite pasta.

Prepare your recipe for kefta meatballs. Let them simmer for at least an hour in this spicy tomato-based sauce.

Orzo, spinach and pine nuts, with garlic, tomatoes and a bit of romano cheese makes an elegant side dish.

A very different twist on tradional pasta/macaroni salad. Loaded with ingredients, this could be a meal in itself.

This version of the garlicky roasted eggplant dip does not have tahini in it as with a traditional version. While I really like an "authentic" baba ghanoush, I also enjoy the commercial Sabra brand, which uses mayo and some spices. It is slightly sweet and has a little kick. This is my rendition.

Classic Italian balsamic bruschetta with ripe Roma tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic and Parmesan on toasted French bread. Essential summer appetizer for tomato season.

Fresh arugula and Roma tomato topping with lemon juice and olive oil. A peppery, bright salad topping for pizza, bruschetta, grilled chicken, or flatbreads.

Parmesan toasts rub Italian bread with raw garlic, drizzle with olive oil, top with parmesan and fleur de sel, then oven-bake until golden. Easiest appetizer going.

Flour-dusted turkey cutlets sauteed golden in olive oil, then sauced with Marsala wine, chicken broth, scallions, garlic, and rosemary. This lighter spin on classic Marsala is on the table in 30 minutes with restaurant-worthy flavor.

Massive pot of black bean cassoulet soup with garlic sausage, Italian sausage, bratwurst, and a meaty ham bone. Simmered for 5 hours with sherry, brown sugar, and lemon. Feeds 16.

Hearty black bean cassoulet soup loaded with three kinds of sausage, a meaty ham bone, cumin, oregano, and a splash of dry sherry. Feeds a crowd of 16 with a sour cream finish.

Quinoa salpicon salad tossed with fresh cucumber, tomato, mint, and parsley in a zesty lime-chile vinaigrette. A bright, protein-rich Latin American side dish served cold.

A gourmet take on a classic snack. Don't be fooled by the humble ingredients, this is delicious

Sautéed chicken cutlets with asparagus, spring onions, saffron, and a parsley-tarragon-citrus gremolata. A restaurant-style spring dinner that builds big flavor in a single skillet in 30 minutes.

Gambardella's minestrone with five dried legumes, fresh fennel, basil, oregano, and Italian vegetables simmered into a thick, hearty soup. Serve over pasta or rice.