Italian
Italian cuisine is renowned for its regional diversity, richness of flavors, and emphasis on high-quality ingredients, including pasta, olive oil, tomatoes and cheese.
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Focaccia
The first time I ever tasted “Roman bread” was at Monti’s la Casa Vieja in Tempe, Arizona. I vowed to find a good focaccia recipe and tweak it to my liking, and this is the result. There is nothing quite like Italian Garlic-Cheese Bread.
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Cannoli
Cannoli were my favorite Italian bakery dessert in Chicago during the Lenten season. Cannoli are cheese stuffed pastries.
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Cuccidati
Cuccidati are fig or date bars. They are beautiful on cookie trays during the holiday season. Cuccidati, also known as Italian fig cookies, are a traditional Sicilian treat typically prepared during the holiday season, especially for Christmas. They are filled with a mixture of dried figs, nuts, spices, and sometimes citrus zest, all encased in a sweet dough.
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Affogato
An affogato is a delicious Italian dessert that consists of a scoop of vanilla gelato or ice cream "drowned" with a shot of hot espresso. The contrast between the hot coffee and the cold dessert creates a delightful combination of flavors and textures.
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Caponata (Aubergine Salad)
This Italian dish, Caponata, highlights the rich flavor of eggplants and combines them with fresh ingredients for a refreshing salad.
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Chicken Cacciatore
A simple, but tasty, stovetop version of Chicken Cacciatore.
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Shrimp Scampi
Serve these succulent shrimp over a bed of hot fettuccine or angel hair pasta and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if desired.
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Italian Beef
Make delicious roast beef sandwiches in your slow cooker.
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Raspberry Gelato
Raspberry Gelato is the recipe that prompted me to buy an ice cream maker attachment for my Kitchen Aid mixer.
