Italian Caprese Salad with Balsamic Reduction is always been one of my favorite dishes to make when I want a deliciously light lunch or impressive appetizer for gatherings. The classic combination of sliced tomatoes and Mozzarella cheese topped with fresh basil is even better when adding a homemade balsamic reduction to create the subtle essence of sweet and sour with …
Italian Chicken Marsala
Creamy Chicken Marsala is an Italian favorite when it comes to a flavorful chicken dish the entire family will love. Top it with mashed potatoes or buttered noodles and enjoy a savory Italian meal in under an hour.
Italian Lasagna Soup
Italian Lasagna Soup is a recipe I learned to make years ago from a dear friend, Kristi, who made dining at her home a culinary adventure to be excited about! This hardy one pot meal is right at the top of my favorites list of fall and winter soups. One spoonful of this flavor-packed soup and you will be planning …
Italian Baked Cheesy Lasagna
When I hear the words Italian Lasagna, it reminds me of my favorite dish my mother used to make. My father was 100% Italian and my mother was 100% German but my mom had mastered the art of lasagna making, “Lorraine style.” For those food critiques who insist upon the extensive labor of homemade noodles and an herb tomato sauce …
Arugula Salad with Italian Crusted Goat Cheese & Beets
In Minnesota, I call Porter Creek one of my favorite places to dine. On their appetizer menu, they serve the most delightful dish with red and yellow beets, fresh peppery arugula,and warm goat cheese rolled into a lightly breaded crust. The combination of flavors is perfect. I learned the hard way that sometimes your favorite menu item disappears from the offerings …
Italian Arugula Salad with Crusted Goat Cheese & Beets
Print Recipe Italian Arugula Salad with Crusted Goat Cheese & Beets Yum Course Soup/Salad Cuisine Italian Prep Time 20 minutes Cook Time 40 minutes Servings servings Ingredients 4 cups arugula3 small red beets3 small yellow beets2 cups grapeseed oil1 tablespoon light olive oil1 teaspoon lemon juice1 11-ounce goat chees log1/3 cup all-purpose flour2/3 cup Italian bread crumbs1 teaspoon Himalayan …
Authentic Italian Arugula Salad Recipe with Artichokes and Prosciutto
This fall we hosted an exchange student, Ignacia, from Chile. I admit I was unfamiliar with this South American country. Aside from Chilean Seabass, I was unfamiliar with traditional Chilean cuisine but excited to learn more. In Chile, they make a salad similar to an Artichoke Carpaccio. The Italians prepare this traditional dish with thin slices of raw beef topped …
Strawberry Mint Lemoncello Popsicles
Print Recipe Strawberry Mint Lemoncello Popsicles Yum These Strawberry Mint Lemoncello Popsicles are made with sweet strawberries, fresh cool mint, and sour lemons, making the perfect adult dessert for your next warm-weather gathering. They are easy to make and ready in only four hours. Course Appetizer / Snack, Dessert Cuisine American, Italian Servings popsicles Ingredients 1 cup water3/4 cup granulated …
Burrata Caprese Salad
Print Recipe Burrata Caprese Salad Yum A fusion of fresh heirloom tomatoes and creamy burrata cheese drizzled in a zesty balsamic glaze. Course Entrees, Lunch, Main Dish, Sides, Soup/Salad Cuisine American, Italian Servings people Ingredients 1 medium yellow tomato, sliced6 grape tomatoes, halved yellow and/or red2 Burrata Cheese balls, quartered1/4 cup microgreensbalsamic glaze drizzed olive oil drizzled3 cracks black pepper, …
Pasta Con Pomodoro E Basilico Recipe with Polpette Meatballs (Tomato and Basil)
Print Recipe Polpette Basilico Spaghetti Pomodoro Yum Simple, flavorful and authentically Italian. Made with fresh, healthy ingredients, this is a pasta recipe you will come back to again and again. Course Dinner, Entrees, Lunch Cuisine Italian Servings people Ingredients 2 tablespoon salt8 ounces spagetti1 tablespoon olive oil, extra virgin7 garlic cloves, thinly sliced1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes16 fresh basil leaves, …