Appetizer’ Category

Just looking at this picture, makes me want to have a couple of this delicious vegetarian treat Ingredients 2 lbs Eggplant Parsley Salt Pepper Extra virgin olive oil 2 cloves Garlic 1 cup Bread crumbs 1/2 cup Romano cheese...

Fried Calamari

July 22, 2011 | In: Appetizer

In Italian, we say Calamari Fritti Ingredients 1 pound Calamari 1 cup of Flour semolina durium Salt Pepper Oil for frying Preparation Wash the calamari very well Cut the tubes in circles 1/3 inch thick The tentacles leave...

Do you grow zucchini in your home  garden during the summer? I do. The zucchini is delicious and fresh, but did you know that you can also cook the zucchini flowers? This recipe will show you a simple way to cook the zucchini flower. Another option for...

Pecan Candy

July 27, 2010 | In: Appetizer, Salad

Hmm, pecan candies are delicious. This was an idea from AVI executive chef, Nicole. I like to use them in my Spinach Salad with Strawberry Balsamic Vinegarette Dressing recipe. Enjoy it. Ingredients: 3 cups Pecans 1 cup Butter 1 cup Brown...

Chiacchere di Carnevale

February 13, 2010 | In: Appetizer, Dessert

This fried shape dough is common treat in every region of Italy during Carnaval (Mardi Gras). However, they are called different names in each region of Italy. Some people like to change the shape, but the taste is the same. "Le Chicchere" are served...

Stuffed Clams

February 5, 2010 | In: Appetizer

This recipe is a hit in every party. Ingredients: 13 oz (2 cans) Chopped Cams in clam juice 8 oz (1/2 bag) Cooked Salad Shrimp peeled 14 oz (1 bag) Crab Classic Flake Style 6 oz (1 bag) Mini Lobster Tail 6 cups Bread Crumbs (Italian...

Crocchette di Patate

January 12, 2010 | In: Appetizer

The potato crocket is very popular appetizer in Italy, specially at the pizzaria. While you are waiting for the pizza, they usually serve the potatoes crocchette as an appetizer. My kids also loved it as the second course, so I used to cook them a...

This is an Italian Potato Pie without a crust. I learned this recipe from my mother-in-law. She was from the Molise Region in Baranello, Italy. This recipe is very easy to make. It is similar to making mashed potatoes. It is a perfect recipe for dinner...

With this recipe, I am stuffing the croissant with ham and cheese; however, you can add anything to eat. Let your culinary experience or your preferences decide. I have also done this recipe with grilled vegetables (i.e eggplant) and the mozzarella cheese...

I remember on cold days in Rome watching people roast chestnuts on the street corner and selling them on newspaper. They were sold for .10 cents about 45 years ago! The smell was absolutely phenomenon. I can't never forget that smell......