Italian

Italian Fried Mushrooms

NOTE:  These little treasures will crunch in your mouth with a juicy mushroom, dipped in Italian breadcrumbs.  A must-have recipe!  To make more, just repeat the recipe. 

Suggared Pecan Balls

NOTE:  Need a sweet for the shower or birthday party?  Look no further than these melt-in-your-mouth cookies.  These little sugar balls are always a hit.

Gazpacho Soup

NOTE: This is a wonderful summertime cold soup that reminds me of a chopped up Italian salad.  My aunt Irene Campise would combine tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, vinegar and oil, then dip hard Italian bread into the soup.  It was so good!

Stuffed Shells with Marinara Sauce

NOTE:  Everyone loves stuffed shells for the richness of the creamy ricotta cheese filling.  Bathed in marinara sauce or even a light meat sauce, this dish is always a winner.  Served with Italian salad and crusty Italian bread, everyone is happy.

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.