Pesto
Pesto is another great way to add Italian flavor to pasta without using tomato sauce. This can make a great side dish for steaks and chops. Growing your own basil is a big help – the pesto will taste fresher, it costs far less than …
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Peposo – Tuscan Peppered Beef
I found this recipe from Chef John at Food Wishes. He tells the story of how the poor terra cotta workers in Tuscany invented this dish to cook while they were working near the pottery ovens. They used a lot of garlic and black pepper …
Chicken Piccata
A unique combination of butter, lemon juice and capers (or, as I prefer it, with kalamata olives in red wine) give this chicken dish a complex flavor.
Chicken Lombardy
This is a variation of the Olive Garden classic. The chicken is fork tender and full of flavor. This is a savory dish that can satisfy a crowd, along with some pasta and a salad.
Spaghetti alla Carbonara
If you would like some Italian flavor without the red sauce, give this a try. It’s a little like breakfast Italian style with eggs and pancetta (Italian bacon). The legend is that this is a meal coal miners made at work taking eggs and pancetta …
Spaghetti and Meatballs
Spaghetti and Meatballs is kind of a cliche but when made from scratch is absolutely delicious. I used to think “why not just add Italian sausage to the sauce” and then I made them and found out why. The browning that takes place adds a …
Sue’s Meatloaf
Sue makes such great meatloaf that I’ve never wanted to even try and make it myself. This recipe is moist and full of flavor.
Lemon Butter Fish Filets
Rich and tangy, this will add zing to your fish! I prefer to make it with trout, but just about any fish will work for this. This pairs well with a cooked rice dish.
Garlic Butter Fish Filets
Butter, and garlic, what could go wrong? This recipe brings a savory richness to your fish. We make this with trout, but any white fish will work.