Content tagged with “Italian”

Double-Chocolate Biscotti
Dense and crunchy, these are the classic Italian dunking cookies. Although they are traditionally dipped in Vin Santo,...

Strawberry Bruschetta
Astoundingly good for minimal effort, this makes an indulgent weekend breakfast or anyday dessert. A judicious smear of...

Anise Biscotti
Lemon zest enlivens the anise biscotti.

Pasta & Beans
A healthful combination of beans and greens makes this pasta dish evocative of the Italian countryside. By dropping the...

Date Wraps
Sweet dates and salty prosciutto combine in a tasty bite.

Herbed Olives
Dried herbs and crushed garlic dress up your favorite olives.

White Beans, Spinach & Tomatoes over Parmesan Toasts
Three words describe this dish to a T: comforting, simple and fast.

Chicken Cacciatore
A cacciatore was a hunting-lodge dish, a way to slow-simmer tough game birds to tenderness. Flavorful chicken thighs...

Haroset Cake with Zabaglione Sauce
Haroset is a fruit-and-wine concoction eaten during the Passover Seder and said to represent the mortar that the...

Tiramisu
Here's how we make our luscious Tiramisù with about a third of the fat and half the calories of most versions: we...

Barley "Risotto" with Asparagus & Shiitakes
The nutty flavor and toothsome texture of barley make it a ideal complement for Parmesan cheese in this risotto-style...

Old-Fashioned Spaghetti & Meatballs
To stretch the ground beef, we use high-fiber bulgur and whole-wheat breadcrumbs in the meatballs, which are baked...

EatingWell's Eggplant Parmesan
We reduced fat by coating the eggplant with egg whites instead of whole eggs and baking, rather than frying, the slices...

Pampered Chicken
An ovenproof skillet is the key to this easy recipe. Breaded stuffed chicken breasts are browned on one side on the top...

Goat Cheese Kisses
Each of these bite-size savory treats has a bit of dried fruit tucked inside for a slightly sweet surprise. They make...

Figs Stuffed with Gorgonzola
Gorgonzola cheese meets dried figs poached in port. The result: a thoroughly elegant holiday appetizer.

Chestnut Stuffing
Peeling fresh chestnuts may be a bit tedious, but the result is worth the effort. Chestnut meat adds incredible texture...

Mocha-Almond Biscotti
In this pretty marbled cookie, one half of the dough is almond-flavored like the traditional biscotti di Prato, and the...

Spaghetti with Clam Sauce
We use whole baby clams, chopped plum tomatoes and lots of fresh herbs to create a delicious clam sauce for pasta that...

Fennel & Lemon Green Bean Salad
The Italians often enjoy fennel the way North Americans eat celery: raw in salads. This salad is aromatic and crisp...

Ricotta Cassata
This no-bake take on a Sicilian classic will quickly become part of your dessert repertoire.

Spaghetti Frittata
Leftover spaghetti? Try mixing it with eggs for an Italian omelet.

Risotto with Fennel & Peas
Two methods are included here for this subtly flavored risotto. For the conventional method, chicken broth is added a...

Hot Artichoke-Parmesan Spread
This update of a holiday entertaining classic delivers all of the rich flavor with far less of the usual fat. Serve...

Marinated Olives with Lemon, Thyme & Rosemary
Marinating olives in aromatic herbs and a touch of lemon zest is an ideal way to enhance their flavor. Throughout the...