83 italian country style Recipes

radicchio (preferably di treviso), cored and coarsely chopped, salt, black pepper, olive oil, distilled white vinegar, eggs, thick) slices country-style bread , cut in half crosswise, truffle butter, sliced italian fontina

zucchini grated, egg, yellow onion diced, cheese (cheddar or parmesan work the best), bread crumbs (i used italian style), fresh parsley, finely chopped, salt and pepper

olive oil, onion (10 oz.), peeled, cut in half , and thinly sliced crosswise, garlic, peeled and minced or pressed, fresh mild or hot italian sausage (about 4 links), casings removed, escarole (see notes), rinsed , tough white parts removed, and thinly sliced, whole milk, eggs, shredded gruyere or swiss cheese, cubes french or country-style bread (1 lb.; crusts removed ), salt, pepper, fresh-grated nutmeg

dried porcini mushrooms, boiling water, olive oil, divided, sliced cremini mushrooms (baby bella), garlic cloves, minced, coarse kosher salt, dry white wine, divided, country-style boneless pork ribs, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, prosciutto, 1/4-inch-thick slices chopped (or coppa), fresh mild italian sausage, casings removed (about 2 links ), onion, finely chopped, carrot, peeled, finely chopped, celery, finely chopped, crushed tomatoes (from 1 28-oz can) or 2 cups in puree (from 1 28-oz can), low sodium chicken broth (or more ), bay leaves, chopped fresh basil, potato gnocchi, grated parmesan cheese

olive oil, garlic cloves, thinly sliced, crushed red pepper flakes, broccoli rabe (rapini), trimmed, cut into 1/2 pieces, kosher salt plus more, freshly ground black pepper plus more, eggs, whole milk, country-style white bread, cut into 1 pieces (about 8 cups), grated parmesan, pancetta (italian bacon)

seeded and diced ripe beefsteak tomatoes or 1 cup italian tomato, well-drained cannellini beans (, canned or cooked ), seeded and diced cucumber, sliced green onions, chopped, fresh oregano leaves, chopped fresh basil, coarse salt, black pepper, country style whole grain bread , 2-3-inches x 1/2-inch-thick, garlic, extra virgin olive oil

head of cauliflower (28 to 30 oz), trimmed, cut into 1-inch florets, extra-virgin olive oil, divided, orecchiette (little ear-shaped pasta) or medium-size shell pasta, cubes crusty country-style bread, zucchini, trimmed, cut into 1/3-inch cubes (about 3 cups), garlic cloves, chopped, anchovy fillets, finely chopped, chopped fresh italian parsley, divided, freshly grated parmesan cheese plus additional for serving, freshly grated pecorino romano cheese

extra-virgin olive oil, divided, chopped fresh rosemary, chicken cutlets, chopped drained oil-packed sun-dried tomato, crushed red pepper, garlic cloves, thinly sliced, fresh baby spinach, salt, divided, freshly ground black pepper, country-style italian bread, shredded fresh mozzarella cheese

fresh tarragon leaves plus 2 tsp chopped, fresh italian parsley leaves, pine nuts, divided, fresh lemon juice, divided, chopped shallot, more) olive oil, divided, plus additional for brushing, boneless chicken breast halves, thick slices country-style french or sourdough bread, sliced radishes (from 1 large bunch), sliced japanese cucumbers (about 1 1/2)

sliced almonds, unsalted butter, bay leaf, light brown sugar, brandy, fresh lemon juice, fresh orange juice, ground sea salt , preferably gray salt, country-style italian loaf, about 1 lb, ripe strawberries , cut into 1/4-inch slices, granulated sugar, fresh lemon juice, good-quality balsamic vinegar, ground sea salt , preferably gray salt, golden raisins, blueberries, lightly packed torn mint leaves, heavy cream, lightly whipped (or vanilla yogurt)

fresh parsley leaves, fresh oregano leaves, cilantro leaves, garlic, smoked spanish paprika, red wine vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, salt and freshly ground black pepper, filet mignon, chorizo sausage, hot italian sausage links, oil, for brushing, salt and freshly ground black pepper, butter, eggs, salt and freshly ground black pepper, garlic toast , for serving, recipe follows, thick) slices country bread, garlic cloves, cut in 1/2, extra-virgin olive oil

butter, chopped red bell peppers, chopped green onions, chopped fresh italian parsley, minced garlic, chopped fresh rosemary, raisins, chopped pitted kalamata olives or other black olives, cubes trimmed country-style white bread, canned low-salt chicken broth

butter, chopped red bell peppers, chopped green onions, chopped fresh italian parsley, minced garlic, chopped fresh rosemary, raisins, chopped pitted kalamata olives or 1/2 cup other black olives, country-style white bread, trimmed and cube to 3/4 inch, canned low sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth

beef tenderloin or 1 1/2 lbs boneless sirloin, extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, onion, finely chopped, chopped fresh italian parsley, garlic cloves, finely chopped, salt, fresh ground black pepper, bay leaves, portuguese bread , for serving (or other crusty country-style bread)

heads garlic, olive oil, baguette or country-style italian bread, sliced at a 45-degree angle about 1/2 inch thick, extra-virgin olive oil, pureed garlic from 4 whole roasted heads of garlic (see above), shaved parmesan , dry jack or gruyere cheese, fresh, creamy goat cheese, at room temperature, roasted red bell peppers , home-roasted or bottled, cut into thin strips, prepared tapenade (black olive and anchovy paste), oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes , cut into thin strips, capers, drained, roma tomatoes, thinly sliced, or halved, seeded, and diced, fresh basil leaves, cut into fine julienne strips or left whole, crushed red pepper flakes, balsamic vinegar, sliced prosciutto, anchovy fillets packed in olive oil, drained, fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced

dried porcini mushrooms, boiling water, olive oil, divided, sliced crimini (baby bella) mushrooms, garlic cloves, minced, coarse kosher salt, dry white wine, divided, boneless country-style pork ribs, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, thick slices coppa or prosciutto, chopped, fresh mild italian sausages, casings removed (about 2 links ), onion, finely chopped, carrot, peeled, finely chopped, celery stalk, finely chopped, crushed tomatoes or with added puree (from 1 28-oz can; preferably san marzano or muir glen), more) low-salt chicken broth, bay leaves, chopped fresh basil, grated parmesan cheese

sliced pancetta (italian bacon), chopped, butter, divided, scant ) sliced shallots (3 large), minced fresh rosemary, divided, mashed peeled red-skinned sweet potatoes (yams), more) low-salt chicken broth, cubes country-style sourdough bread

lean country-style pork spare ribs, extra-virgin olive oil, onion, thinly sliced, chopped italian parsley, bay leaves, generous pinch ground cloves, generous pinch ground cinnamon, generous pinch ground allspice, dry red wine, ligurian or nicoise black olives, pitted, fresh basil cut into chiffonade, salt and pepper, extra virgin olive oil, spanish onion, chopped in 1/4-inch dice, garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced, chopped fresh thyme leaves, or 1 tbsp dried, carrot, finely shredded, peeled whole tomatoes , crushed by hand and juices reserved, salt, water, quick cooking polenta or yellow cornmeal, salt, extra virgin olive oil