144 totally italian Recipes

eggplants, sliced 1/2-inch thick, ground panko breadcrumbs (or regular breadcrumbs), cayenne, italian spices (a blend of whatever you prefer), eggs, beaten (start with 2, add another if needed), water (add the third tsp. if you add a third egg), olive oil flavored cooking spray (about 1 tsp. total ), shredded mozzarella cheese, divided (2 cups), marinara sauce, balsamic vinegar, shredded parmesan cheese (1/2 cup)

button mushrooms or 4 cups shiitake mushrooms, sliced, diced tomatoes, undrained, carrots, thinly and diagonally sliced, onion, chopped, red potatoes, cut in 1-inch pieces, fresh green beans, cut in 1-inch pieces, pitted ripe black olives, cut in half, reduced-sodium chicken broth, dry white wine or 1/2 cup chicken broth, quick-cooking tapioca, herbes de provence or 1 tsp italian seasoning, crushed, dried thyme, crushed, fresh coarse ground black pepper, boneless skinless chicken thighs (1 3/4 to 2 lb. total ), seasoning salt, pasta sauce (depending on your preference) or 1 (16 oz) jar alfredo sauce (depending on your preference), french bread (optional)

olive oil, stalks celery, cut into bite-size pieces, carrots, peeled, cut into bite-size pieces, onion, chopped, salt & freshly ground black pepper, chopped italian-style tomatoes, low sodium chicken broth, tomato paste, bay leaf, dried thyme leaves, chicken breasts , with ribs and skin (about 1 1/2 lb total), organic kidney beans (rinsed if not organic ) or 1 (15 oz) can cannellini beans, drained (rinsed if not organic), parmesan cheese, crusty french bread

butter, divided,plus extra for greasing, onion, finely sliced, brown sugar, bread , processed to crumbs, mixed italian herbs, salt & freshly ground black pepper, tomatoes, cored and halved horizontally (about 600g total)

lukewarm water, sugar, active dry yeast, olive oil, warm whole milk, salt, all-purpose flour, plus more for sprinkling, italian sausages (14 16 oz total ), olive oil, for drizzling, havarti cheese

balsamic vinegar, fresh lemon juice, salt (preferably sea ), extra-virgin olive oil, firm-ripe peaches (1 1/2 lb total ), pancetta (italian unsmoked cured bacon; 1 1/4 lb), olive oil, baby arugula (6 cups), crumbled ricotta salata (1/2 cup), coarsely ground black pepper to taste

dried porcini mushrooms, boiling water, hot italian sausages (6 to 7 oz total), casings removed, chopped shallots (3 large), garlic cloves, chopped, cubes crustless day-old country-style bread, frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed very dry, chopped fresh rosemary, coarse kosher salt, egg

semisweet chocolate, chopped, sliced almonds, toasted, diameter amaretti cookies (italian macaroons), about 2.6 oz total, cinnamon, salt, unsalted butter, room temperature, sugar, eggs, chilled whipping cream, powdered sugar, almond extract, amaretti cookies, crumbled

russet potatoes (1 lb. total), peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks, onion (6 oz.), peeled and chopped, garlic, peeled and minced, olive oil, minced italian parsley, minced fresh cilantro, drained capers, rinsed and coarsely chopped, salt, fresh-ground pepper, egg, separated, in.) egg roll wrappers, vegetable oil for frying

olive oil, italian sausages, cut into chunks, onion, finely chopped, garlic, finely chopped, eggplants (about 2 lb. total), ends trimmed and cut into 1-inch chunks, salt, diced tomatoes, chopped fresh basil leaves

olive oil, garlic, chopped, baby spinach, salt, black pepper, capocollo (spicy italian ham), cut into small dice, provolone cheese, cut into small dice, egg, lightly beaten, thick-cut (1 1/4 to 1 1/2 inches) pork chops for stuffing (about 2 to 2 1/2 lb total )

olive oil, garlic, chopped, baby spinach, salt, black pepper, capocollo (spicy italian ham), cut into small dice, provolone cheese, cut into small dice, egg, lightly beaten, thick-cut (1 1/4 to 1 1/2 inches) pork chops for stuffing (about 2 to 2 1/2 lb total )

pancetta or bacon, leeks (3/4 in. thick), white parts only, heads (3 in. wide) fennel, crushed fennel seed, half-and-half (light cream ) or 2% milk, shucked oysters and their liquor (4 cups total), chopped italian parsley, pernod , sambuca, or other anise-flavor liqueur (not sweet), fresh-ground black pepper, salt, butter or margarine

loaves italian or french bread (1 lb total), cut into 3/4-inch cubes (12 cups), sliced bacon , cut into 1/2-inch pieces, olive oil (if needed), onions, finely chopped (2 cups), chopped celery, chopped fresh thyme or 1 tbsp dried thyme, crumbled, chopped fresh sage or 2 tsp dried sage, crumbled, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, unsalted butter, melted, oysters, shucked, drained, and chopped (3/4 cup), turkey giblet stock or low-sodium chicken broth

rose wine, fresh cilantro, minced, onions, minced, garlic, fresh, chopped, light olive oil, salt and pepper, to taste, salmon steaks, 1-2-inch thick, 1 . 5 lbs. total, tomatoes , vine ripened, cut into wedges, sweet onion, cut into wedges, italian dressing, your choice, cilantro, chopped

meatballs, eggs, milk, bread, crumbled, lean ground beef, ground sausage, chopped onion, chopped parsley, garlic , smashed, minced, salt, pepper, sauce, olive oil, chopped sweet onion, garlic , smashed and minced, sugar, salt, dried leaf oregano, dried leaf basil, black pepper, total) crushed italian tomatoes, tomato paste, spaghetti, fresh grated parmesan cheese

mushrooms, onion (1/2 lb.), red bell peppers (1 lb. total ), garlic, hot or mild italian sausages, casings removed, marinara or other spaghetti sauce, salt and pepper, shredded mozzarella cheese, refrigerated soft breadsticks, olive oil, grated parmesan cheese

butter, plus more for baking dish, onions, cut into 3/4-inch dice, stalks celery , sliced crosswise 1/4 inch thick, coarse salt and pepper, assorted mushrooms, trimmed and quartered (for uniform pieces), loaves italian bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (1 lb total ), reduced-sodium vegetable broth, coarsely chopped fresh parsley, eggs, lightly beaten