Content tagged with “Italian”

Tomato Soup with Orzo & Basil
Chopped tomatoes, fresh basil and Parmesan cheese update canned tomato soup.

Greek Tomato Sauce
Red wine, black olives and fragrant oregano bring tomato sauce to new heights.

Sangria Sundaes
Fresh lime juice, clementines and orange marmalade combine with red wine for a sangria-inspired sauce. Serve while it...

Risotto with Broccoli Rabe & Red Pepper
Sweet red bell pepper balances the bitterness of broccoli rabe in this risotto. If you can't find broccoli rabe,...

Vermicelli Puttanesca
Capers, olives and anchovy add rich flavor to this traditional Italian pasta dish. Make it a meal: Serve with chopped...

Chicken Breasts in Island Aromas (Petti di pollo ai profumi dell'isola)
A marvelous blend of fresh citrus, herbs and spices flavors the chicken. The dish is also quite good when served cold....

Fusilli with Roasted Tomatoes, Asparagus & Shrimp
Roasted tomatoes, asparagus, garlic and shrimp make a tasty topping for whole-wheat fusilli.

Escarole & Rice Soup with Chicken
Escarole adds an assertive bite to an Italian-themed soup that would otherwise be just another chicken and rice soup.

Sighs (Sospiri)
These delicate almond cookies are said to be as light as a sigh.

Radicchio & Fennel Salad (Insalata di radicchio e finocchio)
The distinctive and contrasting flavors of fennel and radicchio need only the lightest of dressings.

Baked Stuffed Onions
These baked onions are stuffed with a savory combination of mushrooms, breadcrumbs and capers.

Broth with Diamond-Shaped Crepes (Mariola)
Tasty diamond-shaped crepes float in broth in this Friday staple from Apulia, Italy. Homemade broth is best for this...

Marsala Sauce
Sweet Marsala delicately flavors this creamy, low-fat raspberry sauce.

Bruschetta with Tomatoes & Capers
Bruschetta, or grilled bread, is a crisper, more flavorful alternative to American garlic bread. Here it's topped...

Fettuccine with Fresh Tuna Sauce
Fresh tuna, tomatoes and garlic make a rich and hearty pasta dish.

Pizza Primavera
Fresh tomatoes, zucchini, mushrooms, onions and basil top quick homemade pizza dough. If you're pressed for time,...

Maple-Oat Biscotti
Toasted oats, maple syrup, walnuts and dates are a great combination in these crisp biscotti.

Creamy Scallop & Pea Fettuccine
This rich pasta dish is full of sweet seared scallops and plump peas. Low-fat milk and flour thicken the sauce, giving...

Farro with Pistachios & Herbs
Here we stir fresh parsley and crunchy pistachios into farro for a simple side dish. Serve this simple grain right in...

Rustic Pesto Tart
Talk about easy! Almost everything in this pesto-cranberry tart is store-bought. Although the tart can be enjoyed...

Tomato & Smoked Mozzarella Sandwiches
Take a classic combination like fresh tomatoes and mozzarella, add a couple flavor-packed ingredients like olives and...

Fennel, Goat Cheese & Ripe Olive Double-Crust Pizza
It's easy to elevate the humble homemade pizza when you add a second crust on top. Loaded with fennel, bell pepper...

Sweet Ravioli (Ravioli Dolci)
Figs and chocolate fill these little cookies.

Turkey Piccata
Using lemon segments gives the sauce of this turkey piccata a sweetness and body that lemon juice alone would not...

Parmesan Straws
These crispy Parmesan nibbles are perfect for entertaining because they can be prepared in advance and stored in tins...