400 italian recipes

The bottom of the pizza, called the "crust", may vary widely according to style—thin as in a typical hand-tossed pizza or Roman pizza, or thick as in a typical pan pizza or Chicago-style pizza. It is traditionally plain, but may also be seasoned with garlic, or herbs, or stuffed with cheese.

This recipe makes the perfect appetizer for a busy holiday host!

I was out of Tofurkey Italian Sausage tonight and needed to substitute something else because I can't buy it. I had a cupboard full of Bob's Vital Wheat Gluten and some TVP, so I figured I'd try making it. When my hubby came home, he tried it and immediately said "Write it down! Write it down!" I guess he liked it!

Easy, vegetarian, tortellini soup that's filling and darned tasty. Italian cheese tortellini in a tomato based stock with mushrooms and lentils.

A classic deli sandwich. Could also serve this cold, but the melted cheeses make it.

Make your pasta dishes seem authentic with this spaghetti sauce made of Italian sausage, tomatoes and a variety of spices.

Panettone Bread recipe

A hearty, delicious stew and very filling as well. Served it with a homemade whole wheat bun, comfy and tasty.

Simple and basic

Authentic Italian Meatballs recipe

Homemade Italian Sausage recipe

Easy and very tasty. I proofed the yeast before adding it to the salt and flour. I also sprinkled the top with salt after the olive oil.

Skip store-bought packets and make your own Italian dressing mix that will keep in the pantry for up to a year.