Italian

Italian Garden Stir-Fry

NOTE:  My garden is going to town!  So, I just picked what was ready, and made a quick Italian stir-fry.  Be creative, with most anything you have on hand, add a little garlic and onion, and stir-fry in a good olive oil.  Top the dish…

Antipasta Salad with Honey Vinaigrette

NOTE:  This salad is so delicious and full, you could make it a meal.  Ask for a chunk of Genoa salami from the deli, and cube it small.  It is served with a sweet vinaigrette that bathes the salad with Italian flair.

Tuna Stuffed Tomatoes

NOTE:  Just in time for a fresh plump summer tomato, this tuna-stuffed tomato is so delicious.  A salad in itself, everyone will want one of these.

Italian Oil Sauce for Dipping

NOTE: This Italian dipping sauce is perfect for dipping Italian crusty bread while waiting for your favorite Italian entree. You will love the flavors in this delicious sauce and it will be hard to stop the dipping!    

Caponata (Marinated Eggplant Compost)

NOTE:  Caponata is a Sicilan dish consisting mainly of eggplant and other vegetables.  A compote that can be used as an appetizer, or to accompany meat or fish entrées.  If you love eggplant, you will love this.

Bagna Cauda

NOTE:  Bagna Cauda originated in Provence, France.  However, it has been associated with the Piedmont region of Italy since the  16th century.  A wonderful hot dip consisting of olive oil, butter, garlic and anchovies.  Used to dip various vegetables, and titbits of  crusty Italian bread. …