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Zuppa Toscana
Zuppa Toscana is a much-loved Italian potato soup, and it’s easily made in your slow cooker.
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Chicken Marsala
Chicken Marsala dates to the 19th century, when it may have originated with English families who lived in western Sicily, where Marsala wine is produced.
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Veal Saltimbocca
Veal saltimbocca is a traditional Italian dish that features thinly sliced veal cutlets, usually from the leg or loin, that are topped with prosciutto and fresh sage leaves before being cooked.
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Pasta Fagioli
Pasta Fagioli (Pasta and Beans) is a hearty Italian soup made with ground beef, pasta, veggies, tomatoes and beans.
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Chicken Piccata
Chicken Piccata goes very well with Fettuccine Alfredo or Capellini aglio e olio or some rice pilaf (or risotto) and sautéed rapini (broccoli rabe). This will be “del’arte di mangiare” bene (the art of eating well). This may look like a lot of work and too much oil, butter or spices but trust me, if you skimp, it will not taste the same. Also, if you don’t want to use chicken, you can substitute with turkey or veal.
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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 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.
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Affogato
One of the most delightful Italian desserts! Affogato means “drowned” in Italian. In this case, gelato is “drowned” in espresso and flavored syrup. The flavor combinations are almost endless.
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Caponata (Aubergine Salad)
A delicious eggplant salad from Italty.
