Fusilli Col Buco With Toasted Breadcrumbs, Garlic, and Basil Olive Oil is a twist on spaghetti aglio e olio, a traditional Sicilian pasta dish featuring garlic, olive oil, and red chilies. But this classic St. Joseph's Day (San Giuseppe) pasta dish goes several steps further. We take fresh breadcrumbs and brown them in garlic, olive oil, red pepper, and anchovy fillets. Don't be afraid of the anchovies, they bring a complexity to the fusilli dish without tasting fishy. Italians world-wide celebrate St. Joseph's Day, the patron saint of fathers, ... continue reading...
How To Make A Frittata Perfectly Every Time With Variations
If you know how to make a frittata you'll have mastered one of the world's most perfect foods. A simple dish is quick-cooking, cheap, and fantastic for using up leftovers. The Italian frittata, which loosely translates "fried", is equally delicious at breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Learn the simple techniques and you'll never have a spongy, dry, and flavorless crustless omelet. Instead we'll go through the basic formula for the perfect frittata. And we'll also give you some scrumptious recipes and variations using potatoes, kale, shiitake ... continue reading...
Hot and Sour Soup: Spicy Bowl Of Comfort
Although Hot and Sour Soup is not an Italian recipe -- it's a great soup to make during this cold weather. Not only is it good for when we feel under the weather, it's a bowl of cheer any time of year. Its warmth comforts while the broth's peppery spice heats you from the inside out. Hot and sour soup is on practically every Chinese takeout menu and buffet. But this recipe is a million times better than what you get from a restaurant. Take a sip, instant gratification. This recipe has been updated from the original February 2015 version in ... continue reading...
Spicy Shrimp Creole With Italian Rustic Polenta
Spicy Shrimp Creole is a classic New Orleans dish with both a Spanish and French influence. It consists of plump shrimp smothered in a spicy tomato sauce that builds on a foundation of The Holy Trinity. The basic trio, onion, celery, and green bell pepper, mix with garlic and sautés in butter until tender. Cayenne and hot sauce ensure that this is the best spicy shrimp Creole recipe you'll taste. Traditionally, you serve cooked white rice with shrimp Creole. We serve this famous Louisiana shrimp recipe with an outstanding Italian coarse grain ... continue reading...
Chipotle Cashew Chicken with Brown Rice
The inspiration for Chipotle Cashew Chicken with Brown Rice came from the early days of the Food Network. Those were the day when they aired so many inspiring recipes you didn't know which one to try first. What intrigued us was that this recipe is a fusion of Mexican and Asian cuisine. The recipe is easy and once you line up your ingredients, the cashew chicken stir fry comes together quickly. It's a fantastic weeknight dish and we know it will become a family favorite. It's certainly a favorite of ours. Chipotle Cashew Chicken ... continue reading...
Louisiana Shrimp Gumbo- A Stew for all Tastes
Mardi Gras is just around the corner and what could be more emblematic of New Orleans than Louisiana Shrimp Gumbo? Even if you can't travel to The Big Easy you can sample its delicious cuisine right in your home. Mix up a big pot and celebrate Fat Tuesday the NOLA way. This recipe has been updated from the original February 2015 version in order to provide a better experience for our readers. Last update February 2019. For this recipe you will need: shrimp, kielbasa sausage, bacon, onion, celery, red bell peppers, jalapeño peppers, garlic, ... continue reading...
Lamb Ravioli With Brown Butter Sauce
This fantastic Lamb Ravioli recipe starts with homemade pasta, a delicious filling of seasoned ground lamb and creamy goat cheese. Then an impressive rich brown butter sage sauce tops the meat ravioli. These incredible lamb goat cheese filled pockets are perfect for a special first course or even Easter dinner. The meat filling and goat cheese compliment each other perfectly. The flavors are complex but the lamb ravioli recipe is very easy to make. Don't let the idea of making homemade ravioli intimidate you. It's really quite easy and ... continue reading...
Spicy Beef Enchiladas Recipe With Cornmeal Crepes
If your family loves highly seasoned food, they'll love this Spicy Beef Enchiladas Recipe. Our version of Mexican enchilada gets its peppy flavor from the jalapeño bean dip, chili powder, and hot pepper sauce mixed in with the ground beef. The scrumptious cheesy beef enchilada casserole uses tender cornmeal crepes to wrap around the tasty filling. We love the crepes because they're softer and thinner than a corn tortilla. The melted cheese sauce on top bathes the beef-bean-filled crepe with creamy goodness. You can make this Tex-Mex beef ... continue reading...
Chicken Cacciatore { Pollo alla Cacciatora} with Mushrooms
Chicken cacciatore { or chicken "hunter's" style} is a traditional Italian dish which braises chicken in a rich savory sauce of tomatoes, onions, mushrooms, and white wine. Pollo alla cacciatora is very popular and greatly appreciated throughout Italy, especially in the northern regions, where I was born. Originally pollo alla cacciatora was considered a peasants' dish because the ingredients were usually what the contadini ( peasant or countrymen) had at their disposal. The hunters would bring back their catch such as pheasant, grouse, ... continue reading...
Shrimp Stir Fry Italian Style-Appetizing One Pan Meal
Shrimp stir fry usually has an Asian flavor but we thought we'd give it an Italian flair. Instead of soy sauce and ginger, think garlic, lemon, and oregano. We substitute linguine for the rice and add the pasta directly into the shrimp stir fryThis is a quick one pan meal that takes less than 15 minutes to cook and only 30 minutes to prepare. And for those of you who are sticklers for accuracy, we know we use two pans, one for the pasta and one for the stir fry. You may use the same pot you used for the pasta. Whichever way you do it, we're ... continue reading...
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