Spaghetti With Chile Shrimp
This is a great tasting quick pasta that can be put together in minutes.
Red chile peppers add a little heat that compliments the sweetness
of the cherry tomatoes and shrimp.
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Ciao Italia Slow & Easy Cookbook ~ Casseroles, Braises, Lasagne, and Stews from an Italian Kitchen
By Mary Ann Esposito. This cookbook provides main-dish recipes that can be fixed in an unhurried afternoon. Each chapter takes a primary ingredient (fish, meat, pasta, vegetables or fruit) as the base for a stew or casserole.
Saveur Cooks Authentic Italian : Savoring the Recipes and Traditions of the World
This is a wonderful reference book for anyone interested in traditional Italian cuisine. Saveur magazine captures the best of Italian food, by taking you into real Italian kitchens, both personal and professional to sample over 120 recipes made in the true Italian manner.
As well as stunning photographs of every dish, there are little sidebars of information on Italian history, regional differences, particulars about a recipe's ingredients, and much more on almost every page.
Spring Menu
Spring is a very special time for everyone as it heralds new beginnings after a long winter, the approach of warmer weather, and the awakening of nature once again. For an Italian cook, the arrival of spring is even more important, since Italian cuisine is very seasonal, using the freshest ingredients available.
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Fried Ravioli With Spicy Tomato Dip
A great party food that always gets rave reviews. The red pepper flakes are added to spice up the dipping sauce, but you could leave them out if you prefer.
Roasted Vegetable Pasta
I have been roasting vegetables in this manner for over 20 years, and although I often eat the vegetables on their own, they are also delicious used as a pasta sauce as in this recipe
Torta della Nonna
This is a traditional Tuscan dessert that can be found in a myriad of variations. I prefer this version which uses ricotta cheese which is more commonly found made by home cooks
Italian Kitchen Garden
Are you tired of searching for fresh, ripe produce for your Italian recipes with very little success? Why not consider starting your own Italian garden.
All Star Pasta Review
Are all dried pastas created equal? Does spending extra on dried pasta necessarily mean better quality? Is it always best to look for an imported Italian brand of pasta? All these questioned are answered in this review after taste testing 12 brands of pasta readily available in US grocery stores.
Spaghetti Eating Primer
Eating spaghetti in public can actually be very embarrassing for some. Here is an easy lesson on how to eat spaghetti like an native Italian so you can impress everyone with your pasta talent.
Cooking Basics - Recipes and instructions for all your basic cooking needs. Whether you are looking for a good Italian salad dressing, basic bread recipes, or a lesson in making your own pasta at home, you'll find it here.
PDF Recipe Downloads - For a small fee you can download
mini recipe books on to your harddrive.
Italian Ingredient Glossary - From A to Z, an extensive list with descriptions of most of the common ingredients used in Italian cuisine. Also included are links to respective recipes, and related articles.
Conversions - A handy conversion calculator as well as easy to read tables to make your kitchen conversions easier.
Ingredient Substitutions - A chart of quick substitutions for those times when you run out of a necessary ingredient for your recipe.
Italian Travel Tips - Do you have an upcoming trip to Italy planned? Here are some handy travel tips to help you out.
Related Links - Lots of online sources for Italian products, cooking schools in Italy, as well as links to Italian vineyards, wines, and wine accessories.
Menus - Seasonal menus complete
with printable recipes, for holidays, entertaining and special family meals at home.
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