
Italian-Style Pork Chops
An Italian-style version of pork chops was one of the first recipes I tried making in the early years of...
Sausage & Cannellini Bean Soup
Here's my reproduction of a dish from a famous Chicago eatery. We think it rivals the original. I usually cook...

Mushroom Bread
Mom’s best party food included baked crescent dough, piled with mushrooms and cheese. I borrowed her idea and serve with...

Portobello Gnocchi Salad
Pan sauteing the gnocchi eliminates the need to boil them, while creating a wonderful tasty crispy coating on them. The...

Lemon-Feta Angel Hair
Serve this simple pasta side with any light chicken or fish dish, or, for an easy entree, toss it with...
Easy Tortellini Soup
Quick, easy and colorful, this soup makes a cozy cup or even a light lunch on blustery days. Veggies add...

Tomato Shrimp Fettuccine
Easy-to-prepare shrimp gets a spicy twist with the addition of crushed red pepper flakes. Adjust the pepper flakes if you...

Italian Fresh Vegetable Salad
Garden-fresh veggies are a hit at community potlucks. I carry the dressing in a mason jar to add just before...
Saucy Garlic Chicken
Roasted garlic lends a rich flavor to this appetizing chicken entree, and it complements the spinach nicely. Ideal for entertaining,...

Italian Stuffed Portobellos
“Golden caramelized onions and creamy roasted garlic are an ideal match for the flavors in this recipe. It’s like a...

Sweet Pea Pesto
I made a healthier spin on pea pesto by subbing in vegetable broth for some of the oil and going...
Healthy Tuscan Chicken
Looking for some healthy chicken recipes? This is my favorite. It's moist, tender and saucy. I recently lost 30-some pounds,...


Stuffed Shells with Meat
This easy stuffed shells with meat and ricotta recipe is warm and comforting after a long day. Prep the meat-stuffed...

Italian Brunch Bake
This is a great overnight recipe to make when you have company coming over for brunch. I often make it...

Lemon Salmon with Basil
At our house we opt for healthy foods, and this lemony salmon with basil is a knockout in the good-for-you...
Chard & Bacon Linguine
I use Swiss chard every way I can, and that includes stirring it into this breezy linguine. When you’re short...

Butternut Squash Oven Risotto
Squash and beer make my risotto different and delicious. Plus, cooking it in the oven cuts down on hands-on time...
Italian Sausage and Bean Soup
The unusual blend of sausage and beans with coleslaw makes this soup for a cold winter night the definition of...


Artichoke & Lemon Pasta
While sailing in the Mediterranean, we tasted a lemony artichoke pasta. I developed my own version of it that our...

Marinated Cheese with Peppers and Olives
Cheddar cheese, red peppers and pitted ripe olives make a tasty, rustic appetizer when marinated overnight and served with decorative...

Tuscan Portobello Stew
Here’s a healthy one-skillet meal that’s quick and easy to prepare yet elegant enough for company. I often take this...

Anise & Wine Cookies
My grandmother did not speak English very well, but she knew the language of great food. These wine cookies are...

Shrimp Shell Salad
My mother came up with this lovely salad when she lived in Anchorage, Alaska, and I modified it to make...
Pepperoni Ziti Casserole
I took a traditional family recipe and put my own nutritious spin on it to create this casserole. The chopped...

Southern Barbecue Spaghetti Sauce
I revamped our favorite sloppy joe recipe into this thick spaghetti sauce that simmers in the slow cooker. The flavor...

Lentil Pepperoni Stew
Turkey pepperoni nicely spices this thick lentil stew with rich tomato broth. This is a stick-to-your-ribs mainstay at our house....

Impossible Garden Pie
Fresh asparagus and other spring garden vegetables crop up in this light and flavorful egg dish shared by Barbara Gigliotti...
Chocolate Cannoli Cake Roll
Creamy ricotta cheese filling with a hint of cinnamon rolls up beautifully in this fluffy chocolate cake. —Tammy Rex, New...
White Chocolate Pistachio and Cranberry Biscotti
Over the years, I've adapted my most-requested biscotti recipe to add some of my favorite ingredients: cranberries, white chocolate and...