Salmon Spinach Salad
NOTE: This dish is so delicious, you will want to make it many times. A meal in itself, it is easy to make and always warm and refreshing.
Focaccia Bread with Mozzarella and Tomatoes
NOTE: Focaccia bread is thicker than pizza and very easy to make. Usually made with a liberal amount of oil and herbs and baked on stones. It was the forerunner of pizzas. Dimple the dough with your fingertips before baking. You will love this recipe.
Seafood Linguine with Cream Sauce
NOTE: This dish is absolutely scrumptious! It has a creamy Alfredo sauce laden with shrimp, baby scallops, and imitation crab meat. Your family will think they are royalty, when served this dish. Serve with homemade Italian bread.
Italian Fig Cookies w/Buttercream Frosting
NOTE: My mother, Ann Fiorino, would add these cookies to her Christmas cookie collection and hand out to friends for gifts. This recipe is very old and is a revered recipe to Italians. In Italian, they are called Cuccidati.
Italain Fried Cabbage w/Marinara Sauce
NOTE: This is a favorite childhood dish that my mother used to make. The cabbage is delicious with Italian breading fried golden in olive oil. Eat it plain, or dress it with your favorite marinara sauce.
Rosalie’s Meat Sauce over Penne
NOTE: This is one of my favorite sauces, and it is very fast. I make it often when I know I am having unexpected guests. It makes up with delicious Italian chuncks of seasoned meat over savory red sauce. You will make this dish often…
Spaghetti Aglio e Olio (Spaghetti with Garlic and Oil)
NOTE: I can guarantee every Italian child grew up with this dish. We had it at least once a week and I can still smell the garlic. Use fresh curly parsley for best taste.
Garlic Crusted Brussels Sprouts
NOTE: People who don’t like Brussels sprouts love these because they are infused with the good olive oil and crusted on the outside with garlic. The smaller the better is a good rule for tenderness.
Italian Stuffed Green Pepper Soup
NOTE: This recipe is a keeper, and everyone who tries it, loves it. It is a hearty soul-warming soup full of peppers, vegetables, soft rice and Italian seasoned hamburger. One bite, and you will be hooked!
Roasted Salmon in Butter/Garlic Sauce
NOTE: This salmon is simply delicious, and even if you don’t like salmon, you many just love this recipe!