Mamma di Pino

This antipasto is an American creation. In Italy, we serve cheese, meat and the vegetables separately in a platter instead as the antipasto. However, when I moved to America, I noticed that this dish was referenced as Italian Antipasto. The recipe below...

Excellent for parties. Serving: 8 - 10 people Ingredients 2 packages (14 oz) Crab Flakes Style 1 Red Onion 2 Red Bell Peppers 1/2 diced bunch Celery 1 seeded and diced Cucumber 3 Lemon 1 cup Mayonnaise Tabasco Sauce Extra...

This salad is excellent for parties. You can serve it in lemon cups (clean the inside of 1/2 lemon and add the pasta to it) or red radicchio leaves for more color. Serving: 8-10 people Ingredients: 1 lb Orzo Pasta 3/4 chopped Tomatoes  or...

Fried Cod Fish. Cod fish is a common ingredient in Italian cusine during Christmas time. As tradition calls, I make Baccala Fritto con Pastella (fried cod fish) every year as the fifth course of the Christmas Eve dinner. Serving: 4 people ...

This is an elegant and delicious appetizer. Try making it for your parties and it will be a success among your friends and family! In this recipe, I use scallops and shrimp, but you can also serve it with any variety of seafood of your choice. Serving:...

Serving 2 people Ingredients 3 roasted garlic cloves 1 can (16oz) of chickpeas 3 tbsp of low fat plain yogurt 3 tbsp of sun dried tomatoes pesto 1/2 lemon juice 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil parsley pinch of...

Serving 2 people Ingredients 4 roasted garlic cloves 1 can (16oz) of chickpeas 2 tbsp of low fat plain yogurt 1/2 lemon juice 1/4 tsp cumin 1/4 tsp cayane pepper (optional) 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil cilantro salt pepper Preparation In a...

Serving 6 people Ingridient 2 large eggplants (or 3 medium ones) 1 cup grated romano cheese 1 cup parmiggiano regiano cheese 16oz diced mozzarella cheese 8 large eggs minced garlic rosemary 1/4 cup extra virgin olive...

Oh, this is one of my all time favorites seafood first course dishes. It translates to seafood salad. It is absolutely delicious! It is also very simple and easy to make. Buon Appetito! Ingredients 2 lbs of baby octopus 12 oz of baby lobster...