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Pizza-Inspired Warm Spinach Salad

admin — Tue, 11 May 2010 14:13:43 +0000

A low-calorie solution for when you’re craving pizza or lasagna. I might go as far as to say I find this more satisfying than either of those dishes because it keeps the good stuff – melty goey cheese and Italian spices, without bothering with the boring crust or pasta. [Notes:] *I use fat-free swiss cheese slices, their flavor is mild and not very swiss-y, so when combined with the other flavors it tastes close enough to ordinary mozzarella cheese

Verrines of Limoncello Syllabub With Lemon Sugar and Raspberries

admin — Mon, 03 May 2010 21:59:58 +0000

Mama mia! Limoncello syllabub with lemon sugar is a delicously light and airy dessert with an Italian tipple. It’s the ideal easy no-cook dessert recipe to have up your sleeve should unexpected foodie guests turn up, or to impress a new date. Verrines are French, little appetisers or desserts served in shot glasses and they are very much in vogue at present! Limoncello is an Italian lemon liqueur best served straight from the freezer.

Chacha’s Mile High Pizza

admin — Mon, 03 May 2010 11:25:05 +0000

This is my recipe for Mile High Pizza, it is my DGS favorite pizza that I make and is often requested by him and his friends.

Vegetarian Spaghetti

admin — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 14:22:28 +0000

Adapted from a recipe in the newspaper which we enjoyed! This makes a lot of sauce — first time ever making sauce in the microwave and it came out great and quick too! The pasta took longer to cook than the sauce! Note: the original recipe called for 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning which I didn’t have so I subbed 1 T basil and 1 T oregano — posted by ellie_

Spicy Tomato Sauce (Martha Stewart)

admin — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 19:50:47 +0000

I pulled this recipe out of a Martha Stewart magazine years ago. If you like your sauce with a kick, you’ll like this.

Mediterranean Chicken Wrap

admin — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 13:01:16 +0000

This comes from a container of roasted red pepper hummus by Sabra. I’ve not tried as of yet

Italian Panzanella Salad

admin — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 19:13:52 +0000

Big cubes of bread in this traditional Italian salad soak up the zesty dressing; white beans and provolone pump up the protein for a well-balanced vegetarian meal. From Martha Stewart. — posted by BecR

Skillet Eggplant, Kale and Beans

admin — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 13:39:39 +0000

I invented this tonight. It is an Italian flavored stew of sorts. Very tasty over brown rice.

Tossed Caprese Salad

admin — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 13:50:11 +0000

A tossed salad version of a classic Italian appetizer. This delicious recipe is easy to prepare and serve for a group or family.

Basic Pizza Dough (Italian)

admin — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 11:21:57 +0000

This recipe I have found in a old Italian cookbook. It is very delicious and crunchy! Enjoy! — posted by gourmet_hunter

Veggie Caesar Pizza

admin — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 17:45:51 +0000

This is a very versatile “white” pizza in which you can use whatever vegetables and/or cheese you like. I used broccoli, red pepper, tomato and mushrooms topped with an Italian cheese blend of mozzarella, provolone and parmesan and it was as good, if not better, than anything that we pick up at the pizzeria! — posted by Irmgard

Vegetarian/ Vegan Sweet Potato and Spinach Ravioli

admin — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:10:25 +0000

I made this one night for dinner as my daughter loves Italian. So far I had just tried pasta and wanted to give her more at home Italian options and also have some veggies included

Vegetarian Minestrone Soup for the Winter (Vegan-Friendly!)

admin — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 17:20:07 +0000

The original recipe is in the Parragon Comfort Foods cookbook, and I altered it to make it vegetarian and also for simplicity and to work with what I had on hand. I don’t usually keep Great Northern beans around, but I sure love cannellini and it served up beautifully in this vegan soup. Now us vegetarians don’t have to miss out on a delicious Italian comfort classic! — posted by the80srule

Spaghetti Al Pomodori

admin — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 13:03:11 +0000

Impress your friends and family by cooking them this traditional Italian dish (just don’t tell them it’s really easy!). If you want even more taste and texture, roast a few extra cherry tomatoes on the vine and serve whole on top of the pasta. — posted by English_Rose

Pumpkin, Walnut and Blue Cheese Gnocchi

admin — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 15:31:13 +0000

Made with fresh rosemary, this is a colourful Italian dish. — posted by English_Rose

Zesty Italian Dressing Spice Mix

admin — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 04:13:38 +0000

Make two batches of this-one to have on hand for several batches of Italian Dressing and one to use as a seasoning for grilled or roasted chicken! From Down Home with the Neely’s Cookbook.

Tomato, Avocado and Cilantro Salad With Southwestern Ranch

admin — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:44:46 +0000

This is one of my husband and my favorite additions to any Mexican meal. This is a very fresh and fun salad. We call it Mexican caprese salad, because it is like a spin on the traditional Italian caprese salad.

Mushroom Lasagna: Gluten Free and Pasta Free!

admin — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 19:21:38 +0000

Sauteed mushrooms replace traditional lasagna noodles, and their rich flavor and texture more than make up for the absence of meat. Use 3 T. flax seed meal mixed with 1 T

Panforte: Chocolate & Nut Cake

admin — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:29:41 +0000

A scrumptious traditional Italian cake full of chocolate and nuts. — posted by English_Rose

Poached Eggs With Mixed Vegetables

admin — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 15:27:29 +0000

An Italian recipe — posted by Chef #669019

Nonna’s Easy Italian Bean Soup

admin — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:27:44 +0000

A super quick, easy and cheap recipe for an Italian bean soup my Nonna used to make for me. Delish! — posted by sweetstef

Easy Stovetop Macaroni & Cheese for One or Two

admin — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 13:43:59 +0000

This is one of my favorite week night dinners.

Cucumber and Caper Salsa

admin — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 17:07:54 +0000

This salsa is cool with a tangy twist, made using similar ingredients to the classic Italian sauce salsa verde. It is a perfect accompaniment for barbequed fish. — posted by English_Rose

Savory Vegetable Stew

admin — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 17:06:53 +0000

Hearty and filling root vegetables are stewed to perfection with common ingredients you probably already have in the house. Pair a bowl of this comfort food with your favorite Italian bread.

Mexican Gourmet Pizza

admin — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 22:25:45 +0000

A classic Italian dish is recast with a surprising Spanish ingredient, browned chorizo sausage.