50 italian mores not Recipes

ground beef , shaped into meatballs (see kittencal s italian melt-in-your-mouth meatballs), italian bread , cut into 1-in slices, cream cheese, softened, mayonnaise (not salad dressing, also do not use light or fat-free), pepper, dry basil (optional), shredded mozzarella cheese (or more if desired), favorite marinara sauce, water, minced garlic (or to taste)

bow tie pasta, cooked (important-rinse with cold water after drained), tomatoes, cut in half (or more ), orange bell pepper , cut in tiny pieces, yellow bell pepper , cut in tiny pieces, cheese, cut in cubes (ex hot pepper jack and colby or montery jack), sliced cucumber, halved, ranch dressing mix (total of 2 envelopes-not dip, listed again below), italian salad dressing mix (total of 2 envelopes-dry listed again below), ranch dressing mix, italian salad dressing mix, water, oil, vinegar (per instructions on italian packet), water, oil, vinegar (per instructions on italian packet)

yukon gold potatoes, hard-boiled eggs, divided, chopped celery, chopped yellow onion, mayonnaise (hellmann s is my favorite. and, please, not reduced-fat or nonfat), fresh lemon juice (plus more , if needed), cider vinegar, ballpark-style yellow mustard (i like french s, not dijon), kosher salt (plus more , if needed), cayenne pepper (ground red pepper), chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley (italian parsley)

boneless chicken breasts, melted butter (can use hard margarine), garlic powder, panko breadcrumbs (can use regular dry breadcrumbs but the coating will not be as crispy), freshly grated parmesan cheese, garlic powder (can use more ), seasoning salt, fresh ground black pepper, dried italian seasoning (do not use more than 1/2 tsp or the flavor will be too strong), cayenne pepper (or adjust to taste)

spinach or 1 bunch swiss chard, extra virgin olive oil, onion, finely diced, steaks, , cut into single slice, not more than 1/2-inch thick and butterflied, pecorino cheese, grated, breadcrumbs, veal, ground , beef or pork, italian parsley, chopped, salt , pepper, eggs, hard-boiled eggs, cooked, cold cuts, cut in medium dice or julienne strips (salami, prosciutto, provolone or caciocavallo cheeses), cheese, cut in medium dice or julienne strips (equal amounts of various and cheeses), fresh peas or 1/2 cup frozen peas, pork fat, finely chopped, dry red wine, veal broth or to taste beef broth or 1 cup chicken broth (homemade preferred), tomato paste

orzo pasta, artichoke hearts, drained and quartered, sun-dried tomato, cut into strips (not packed in oil ), yellow bell peppers (capsicum) or 1 orange bell pepper, cut into strips (capsicum), red onion, diced, kalamata olives, pitted and halved, jalapeno pepper, minced, fresh parsley or 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped, garlic clove, minced, feta or 2 oz goat cheese, crumbled, parmesan cheese, grated, salt (to taste), pepper (to taste), good seasons italian salad dressing mix, cider vinegar (i like to use a bit more vinegar and reduce water accordingly), sesame oil or 1 tsp olive oil, water , plus, water

eggplants (about 3), cut crosswise into 1/3-inch-thick rounds, tomatoes see pics 2 large cans and 1 medium., olive oil, garlic cloves, finely chopped, fresh basil leaves , torn in half, black pepper, dried hot red pepper flakes, all-purpose flour, eggs, panko (japanese bread crumbs) i used the whole bag., grated parmigiano-reggiano (2/3 cup) 1 cup would be better, get aged over 3 years., chilled fresh mozzarella (not unsalted), thinly sliced, your liking ) of shredded italian cheese (i like the ones with mixed provolone, asiago, parmesan and mozzarella) use lots., do not add salt if using canned. a lot of salt in the cans and cheese., if you use fresh roma tomatoes , use 1 1/2 tsp salt, no more., forget the bitterness thing. just salt each side ., i always was leary of eggplant because of the name. it actually has little flavor and gets most from the oil and whatever it is cooked with., this was very similiar to moussaka i learned to make and absolutely love. i have the pics and will post that recipe.

very finely shredded savoy cabbage, cider vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, celery seed, crushed, kosher salt, plus more for seasoning, sugar, russet potatoes, vegetable oil, for frying, capicola, sliced, provolone, sliced, thick slices italian bread (ideally, about 6 by 4 inches, not too crusty), ripe tomato, sliced

vegetables (at least two of the following - the more the merrier - beans - any kind; corn - whole kernel, not cr), pre-cooked meat or 1/4 lb leftover meat (beef, pork or chicken) or 1/4 lb sausage (including hot dogs or canned sausages) or 1/4 lb bacon (or a combination of two or more, cut into bite-sized pieces), tomato sauce (or tomato soup, tomato puree or juice, pizza sauce, pasta sauce), pasta (more or less , any kind you have on hand, if spaghetti, break into 1-inch pieces), broth (beef, chicken, vegetable, or 1 can and 1 can water or 1 qt water), garlic powder or garlic salt or minced garlic, italian seasoning (or chili powder and cumin, to taste), salt and pepper, shredded carrots or chopped spinach or sliced zucchini or summer squash (optional), chopped bell pepper (optional), onion (optional)

scungilli, sliced and cooked (used frozen, you can use canned), stalks celery, chopped, red onions, chopped, chopped italian parsley or flat leaf parsley (not curly!), sliced and pitted black olives (drained ), your best olive oil (or more ), lemon , juice of, and strained (or more), sea salt (used kosher), freshly ground black pepper, red pepper flakes to taste, garlic clove, chopped finely (i used more)

dried porcini mushrooms, water, olive oil, garlic clove, minced, chopped fresh italian parsley, dry white wine, button mushrooms, sliced, unsalted butter, unbleached all purpose flour, milk (do not use low-fat or nonfat), ground nutmeg, smoked ham slices, grated parmesan cheese, eggs, salt, unbleached all purpose flour, more) milk (do not use low-fat or nonfat), melted butter

sun-dried tomato alfredo sauce (i had 16 oz jars and used 1 1/2 jars), frozen cheese ravioli, rotel tomatoes & chilies (do not drain), minced garlic (can use more or less ), italian seasoning (add more if desired) (optional), kosher salt, fresh ground pepper, parmesan cheese

meatballs, olive oil, chopped white onion, very large portobello mushroom (about 4 oz), wiped clean with a damp paper towel and finely chopped., white sandwich bread, crusts removed, milk, ground veal, group pork, sliced pancetta, minced (freeze for about 20 minutes and it will mince easier), egg, beaten, unsweetened applesauce, italian or flat leaf parsley, sweet not smoked paprika, fresh ground pepper, kosher or sea salt or more to taste, all-purpose flour , for dusting the meatballs, almond and saffron sauce (optional), olive oil, chopped white onion, reserved chopped portobello mushroom, ripe tomato, cut in half, peeled and seeded, sweet sherry , or 1 large pinch of sugar, dry white wine, chicken stock or broth, thick), baguette, cubed, garlic cloves, coarsely chopped, toasted almonds, coarsely chopped, chopped italian or flat leaf parsley, saffron , pulverized in a mortar and steeped in 2 tbsp very hot water

bacon, onion, diced, garlic clove, minced, salt & freshly ground black pepper, oil, for greasing pan, ground turkey , plus, italian sausage, breadcrumbs (made from day old italian bread), freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese, plus more for serving, fresh parsley leaves, chopped, garlic cloves, minced (not too fine ), eggs, salt & freshly ground black pepper, bucatini pasta

green bell peppers, halved and seeded (or 8-10 italian frying peppers, halved and seeded. do not substitute red peppers), extra virgin olive oil, plus more for oiling baking sheet and brushing peppers, garlic cloves, thinly sliced, red wine vinegar (the best quality you can find), flaky sea salt

avocado, chopped, corn, drained (or 1-1/2cup frozen corn cooked drained and cooled), black beans, rinsed and drained, ripe tomato, seeded and chopped (more if you like ), purple onion, chopped, green pepper, chopped, cilantro, chopped, olive oil, red wine vinegar or 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, good seasons italian dressing (just the dry spices, not prepared)

holy grit balls, cooked grits (cooked according to package directions), american cheese, sliced green onions (more or less to taste)(single not the whole bunch! lol), salt and pepper to taste, butter, half and half, garlic powder, couple of dashes of hot sauce (more if you want a hotter version), other cajun blend, mexican blend shredded cheese, egg wash, egg, milk, hot sauce, breading, italian style bread crumbs, coarse ground black pepper, cream sauce, butter, heavy cream, leaves from celery (i used about 2 tsp), few dashes of hot sauce, oregano (i used dried), garlic salt, other cajun blend, if you want you can add a little diced jalapeno to spice it up!), vegetable oil for frying

potatoes sliced, carrots sliced, onion sliced, you can add other vegetables too, or substitute ), chicken breasts , or 12 chicken thighs, salt, pepper, vinaigrette type italian salad dressing- any type i.e. calorie wise , fat free, zesty but not creamy, if you really like italian salad dressing , and/or lots of sauce, use more dressing.