Italian recipes

White bowl of Braised beef ragu served over ziti and garnished with Parmesan cheese shavings. Side view.

Braised Beef Ragu

Beef chuck is braised in a vegetable and tomato sauce until fork tender and shredded. Serve it over ziti or pappardelle pasta for a stick-to-your-ribs meal that your whole family will love.

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White platter of Baked Parmesan Scallops with herbed butter and Italian cheese blend baked on top.

Baked Parmesan Scallops

Baked Parmesan Scallops are an easy, yet elegant, appetizer or dinner entree that’s perfect for holidays or special occasions.  Garlic and herb butter and a

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Wooden serving board with golden, deep-fried balls of Arancini di Riso and one ball showing the inside with ground beef and peas..

Arancini di Riso

Arancini di Riso is the Sicilian street food of golden, fried balls of creamy, cheesy risotto filled with a zesty ragu of beef and peas.

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Bowl of panzanella salad - Italian bread, onions, tomatoes, black olives, and basil in a homemade Italian dressing

Panzanella Salad

This super simple Panzanella salad is sure to become a family favorite.  With crunchy, homemade croutons, fresh vegetables, and a delicious Italian dressing, this healthy

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Plate of Italian Chicken Francese - fried chicken breasts in a lemony sauce and garnished with lemon slices and parsley.

Italian Chicken Francese

Italian Chicken Francese is an elegant Italian dinner option.  Battered chicken breasts are pan-fried and then simmered in a buttery, lemon-wine sauce. I like to

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Classic chicken piccata - chicken pan-fried and coated in a lemon, caper, butter sauce. Easy enough for a weeknight meal and impressive enough for a dinner party.

Classic Chicken Piccata

Chicken piccata is one of those dishes that brings back memories of Sunday dinners, laughter with family, and home.  Tender chicken is coated and pan-fried,

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Skillet of Chicken Vesuvio: an Italian-American classic of chicken and potatoes braised in a garlicky, white wine sauce. A one-pot meal that is sure to become a family favorite.

Chicken Vesuvio

This is an Italian-American classic that is almost a one-pot meal.  It’s tender pieces of chicken, potatoes, and green peas that are braised in a

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