Traditional Italian Recipes

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    Pizza Fritta (Sicilian Pane Fritto) Fried Dough

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    Sofficini (Crispy Italian Ham & Cheese Pockets with Pesto)

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    Ossa di Morto, Sicilian “Bones of the Dead” Cookies

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    Creamy Garlic Roasted Tomato Soup (Zuppa di Pomodoro)


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Christmas Recipes

Cuccidati – Nonna’s Traditional Sicilian Fig Cookies Recipe

Easy Cranberry Walnut Bread (No-Knead Recipe)

Bottom Round Roast Recipe (Slow Roasted in the Oven)

Baked Shrimp Oreganata with Lemon Garlic Breadcrumbs

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Italian Almond Cake

Black Manhattan Cocktail Recipe (AKA a Sicilian Manhattan)

Top Round Roast Beef

Pizzicati (Italian Pinch Cookies)

Smoked Chicken Legs – Easy and Juicy

Caponata a Sicilian Eggplant Appetizer

Cannoli Filling Recipe

Bottom Round Roast Recipe (Slow Roasted in the Oven)

Anginetti Cookies – Italian Lemon Cookies

Sicilian Kiss – Cocktail or Shot

Nonna’s Recipes

Italian Broccoli and Potato Soup with Pasta (No Cream)

Nonna’s Zucchini Potato Soup (Italian Recipe)

Sicilian Fried Artichoke Hearts

Nonna’s Melanzane Grigliate (Grilled Eggplant)

Appetizer Recipes

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    Stuffed Calamari with Tomatoes and White Wine

  • Appetizer Recipes | Fall Recipes | Recipes | Winter Recipes

    Sofficini (Crispy Italian Ham & Cheese Pockets with Pesto)

  • Appetizer Recipes | Bread Recipes | Recipes

    Pizza Fritta (Sicilian Pane Fritto) Fried Dough

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    Quick Mussels Steamed in White Wine and Garlic Sauce Recipe

Dinner Recipes

Easy Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Garlic Honey Mustard Rub

Easy Grilled Lemon and Herb Chicken 

Penne al Pomodoro – 20 Minuute Tomato Basil Penne

Steak Pizzaiola (Fast Tender Flank Steak Recipe)


Breakfast Recipes

Chocolate Chip Muffins with Yogurt

Easy Oven Baked Vegetable, Meat (Pancetta) and Cheese Frittata Recipe

Ricotta and Spinach Pie – Easy 3-Cheese Recipe

Easy Cranberry Walnut Bread (No-Knead Recipe)

Dessert Recipes

  • Christmas Recipes | Cookie Recipes | Dessert Recipes | Recipes | Winter Recipes

    How to Make Chiacchiere (Italian Fried Pastry)

  • Cake Recipes | Dessert Recipes | Mother’s Day Recipes | Oven Recipes | Recipes | Spring Recipes

    Easy Lemon Olive Oil Cake