144 totally italian Recipes

mayonnaise, sour cream, chopped fresh cilantro leaves, curry powder, firm-ripe mango, skinless boneless chicken breast halves (about 3/4 lb total ), olive oil, a 7-inch length soft italian bread such as ciabatta, soft-leafed lettuce leaves

amaretti cookies (italian macaroons; about 3/4 oz total), whole natural almonds, unbleached all purpose flour, sugar, chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, firm but ripe large peaches, rinsed , wiped clean of fuzz, halved, pitted, vanilla ice cream

fennel bulbs (about 1 3/4 lb total), tops trimmed, bulbs halved, olive oil, chopped onions, minced garlic, canned diced italian-style tomatoes in juice (about two 14 1/2- to 16-oz cans), dried oregano, sugar, spaghettini, freshly grated parmesan cheese

extra virgin olive oil, center-cut pork chops (total weight 1 to 1 1/4 lb.), sweet italian sausage , halved horizontally, chopped onion, plump garlic cloves, peeled and finely minced, fennel seed, fine sea salt, pureed canned tomatoes, tomato paste, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, rinds (or end bits of pecorino romano), spaghetti or 1 lb rigatoni pasta, freshly grated pecorino romano cheese, ground beef, white bread, crusts removed and discarded, cut into tiny cubes, milk, freshly grated pecorino romano cheese, fresh basil leaves , torn into small pieces, chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, egg, lightly beaten, fine sea salt

fresh lime juice, olive oil, plus more for the grill, honey, kosher salt and black pepper, red bell pepper, thinly sliced, red onion, thinly sliced, links italian sausage (about 1 1/2 lb total ), store-bought cooked polenta, sliced into thick rounds

russet potatoes (about 2 1/2 lb total ), olive oil , plus additional , if necessary, good-quality hot dogs , pierced, chopped fresh italian parsley leaves, chopped fresh basil leaves, salt and freshly ground black pepper

boneless skinless chicken breasts, about 2 lb total, ground sea salt , preferably gray salt, freshly ground black pepper, extra-virgin olive oil, spicy dried italian sausage , cut crosswise into 1/8-inch slices (quartered if large), shrimp, peeled and de-veined, spanish paprika, divided, whole fresh oregano leaves, chopped yellow onion, chopped celery, chopped carrot, arborio rice, chicken stock, peeled crushed tomatoes (or 1 lb fresh tomatoes, peeled, seeded or quartered), saffron, pepperoncini , for serving

boneless pork shoulder, cut into 8 pieces and trimmed of excess fat, salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste, canola oil, panko breadcrumbs, bacon, thick cut , cut crosswise into 1/2-inch strips, yellow onions, coarsely chopped (about 3 medium onions), sauvignon blanc wine or 2 cups other dry white wine, tomato paste, italian plum tomatoes, peeled and drained and coarsely chopped, chicken broth, great northern beans , fully cooked and drained, chorizo sausage , fully cooked or smoked about 1 1/2 lb. total, each halved on the diagonal, head of garlic , halved crosswise, fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped , plus more for garnish, baguette , cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices, olive oil , extra virgin, for brushing, coarse sea salt , such as sel gris, for garnish

virgin olive oil plus 2 tablespoons, trout, total about 2 lb, seasoned with salt and pepper, stalk celery, thinly sliced, red onion, thinly sliced, garlic, chopped fresh rosemary leaves, balsamic vinegar, barbera or dolcetto, dry red wine from piedmont, unsalted butter, italian parsley, finely chopped to yield 1/4 cup

spicy italian sausage links (about 10 oz total), skins pricked all over with a fork, olive oil, onions , halves and sliced thin lengthwise (about 1 1/2 cups), garlic cloves, chopped fine, mixed chopped fresh herbs such as rosemary , thyme, and/or sage or 3/4 tsp mixed dried herbs, crumbled, bay leaf, chopped scallion greens or fresh parsley (wash and dry before chopping), a 14 1/2-oz can diced tomatoes including juice, white beans such as cannellini , navy, or great northern, drained and rinsed, olive oil, firm white sandwich bread , crusts discarded, cut into 1/4-inch dice (or 1 cup panko bread crumbs), garlic clove, chopped fine, chopped fresh parsley leaves (wash and dry before chopping)

dried penne pasta, olive oil, links hot italian sausage (8 oz. total), casings removed, garlic, peeled and minced, chopped rinsed swiss chard leaves (about 3 oz.), diced tomatoes, salt and pepper, shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz.), shredded parmesan cheese

kale , washed thoroughly, extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling, onion, chopped, garlic clove, chopped, hot italian sausages, casings removed, uncooked arborio rice or 1/3 cup other short-grain rice, canned low-sodium crushed tomatoes , with juices (preferably muir glen brand fire-roasted tomatoes), salt, fresh ground black pepper, water, red bell peppers or 2 1/2 lbs total, loosely packed fresh mint leaves, chopped (optional)

garam masala, paprika, ground cumin, mild chili powder, garlic clove, crushed, lime , juice of, olive oil, boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb in total ), clear honey, italian-style salad leaves, sun-blushed tomatoes, black olives, pitted (good quality , such as kalamata), salt and black pepper, ciabatta, to serve (optional)

extra virgin olive oil , plus, extra virgin olive oil, japanese eggplants, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 2 lb total ), salt and pepper, minced garlic, mild italian turkey sausage link, casings removed, dry red wine, marinara sauce, dried crushed red pepper flakes, angel hair pasta, mozzarella cheese, diced, freshly grated parmesan cheese, frozen puff pastry, thawed (2 sheets )

spaghetti squash, italian turkey sausage links, casings removed (about 12 oz.total ), parmesan cheese, shredded, garlic and herb seasoning (i use mrs. dash), tomato, diced, chopped baby spinach

sliced soppressata or other cured italian salami, finely chopped (1/2 cup), garlic clove, minced, olive oil, fine fresh bread crumbs (from 3 slices firm white sandwich bread), chopped fresh oregano, grated parmigiano-reggiano (1/3 cup), mayonnaise, portabella mushrooms (3 to 3 1/2 inches wide ; 1 1/4 lb total), stems discarded, salt, black pepper

olive oil, red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch rings, yellow bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch rings, onion , cut into 1/4-inch slices, worcestershire sauce, balsamic vinegar, sweet or hot italian sausages (about 12 oz total ), hero , hoagie, or grinder rolls (each about 7 inches long by 3 inches wide)

olive oil, red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch rings, yellow bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch rings, onion , cut into 1/4-inch slices, worcestershire sauce, balsamic vinegar, italian sausages (about 12 oz total ), sandwich buns