Italian Recipes

A classic quick and easy main dish. Ready in a flash, chicken and mushrooms sautéed with garlic in a Marsala wine sauce.

Outstanding and perfect with a cup of coffee in the morning.

Israeli couscous with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes and basil. A delightful side dish.

During the fall and winter I make homemade soup once a week. I’ve got dozens of delicious soup recipes, but the Pizza Soup was the favorite of our sons, Keith and Mark. It’s really easy to make. I apologize for the inexact quantities, but this is another recipe that I’ve never written down…and haven’t made it since last winter! I’ve given the basic recipe, but don’t be afraid to add other items you enjoy on your pizza…including a dash of red pepper sauce!

A make-ahead Italian Spaghetti that can be ready in a flash. Just re-heat and serve.

Rich and packed with flavor but without the unhealthy fats. Slightly sweet carmelized onions and sundried tomatos topped with cheese on crispy toast (crostini).

This particular biscotti a bit of warm from the spices and adds depth to a good cup of tea in the fall. Add a bit of fruit and it makes a nice homemade gift for Christmas, good for breakfast with a coffee too.

Biscotti di Greve: Tuscan twice-baked cookies packed with toasted whole almonds and bright orange zest. Crisp, dippable, and built to keep for weeks. The Italian classic from Chianti country.

Italian-style steamed mussels with garlic, white wine, tomato wedges, and green pepper. A quick 30-minute seafood dinner that creates its own brothy sauce for dipping crusty bread.

Easy lasagna made with a Bisquick batter instead of noodles, layered with ground beef, spaghetti sauce, zucchini, cottage cheese, and melted mozzarella. Feeds 15 in under an hour.

When in a hurry to make dinner for the family, try this scrumptious dish that doesn't take long to make!

Enjoy an authentic Italian dinner today with this delicious recipe that will have you savoring every forkful!

Whole red snapper stuffed with herbed breadcrumbs, Italian cheese, and fresh mint, then baked under a blanket of tomatoes and lemon slices. A rustic Italian seafood main course ready in about an hour.

Cheesy and delicious! This lasagna will satisfy both of your palate and tummy. For a healthier result, use whole wheat lasagna instead.

Lasagna lovers will adore this easy recipe that will have them drooling once dinner is ready!

Crunchy Italian taralli made with white wine and cracked peppercorns. These boiled-then-baked bread rings from Southern Italy are the ultimate snack for antipasto boards and wine night.