This delicious Mediterranean sandwich is made on a large loaf of ciabatta and then sliced into several smaller portions before serving. The sandwich is filled with salumi (a mix of Italian deli meats,...
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Fra Diavolo's spicy tomato sauce is as wily as the Italian bandit it's named after. Its piquant flavor literally explodes over pasta topped with the most tender seafood,...
Italian panzanella salad is a light and delicious appetizer that's a must-have on your summer menu, as it's loaded with ripe, fresh vegetables (tomatoes, cucumbers, and herbs) in a tart dressing.
Caramelized onions—the key ingredient in the famous French onion soup—will imbue these hot cheese sandwiches with incredible richness and a whole range of flavors. To prepare the onion...
These Italian rolls are made with cooked prosciutto cotto. Lay it out in strips and spread with a creamy mixture of ricotta, grated Parmesan, and fragrant fresh rosemary...
Cold watermelon gazpacho soup is a wonderful way to enjoy fresh fruits and vegetables in one bowl. Unlike the traditional recipe, this one replaces most of the tomatoes with watermelon. This...
With its refreshing citrus flavor, this side dish pairs well with fish, seafood, and fatty meats. Cooked orzo pasta (small grains of rice) is mixed with finely grated lemon...
Shepherd's pie is a hot dish that doesn't require any side dishes: it contains meat, vegetables, and a potato side dish, all in the form of a delicious casserole with a golden crust—hard to beat...
This pasta contains all the ingredients of a traditional French stew: tomatoes, eggplant, zucchini, and bell peppers. Before being combined into a single dish, all the vegetables are sautéed in...
This pasta is literally bursting with the bounty of summer: lots of aromatic mushrooms, juicy kale, and corn. Use different types of mushrooms for a more complex flavor, like shiitake and button mushrooms. Everything...
This salad uses multigrain spaghetti, which is boiled and mixed with thin strips of bell pepper, romaine lettuce, ham, and cheddar. This makes your salad not...
Milanese cutlet is a thin slice of roast pork topped with a delicious golden crust of Parmesan and breadcrumbs. Slice it into thin strips and it makes a delicious, filling...
These pork scallopini are ready in minutes, but they taste like you spent hours in the kitchen. They're packed with restaurant-quality flavors, all in the comfort of your own home.
This stunning salad is filled with the vibrant flavors of the Côte d'Azur. Blanched yellow and green green beans are mixed with fresh cherry tomatoes of various colors, red onion, herbs...
A quick, refreshing, and nutritious soup—just what you crave in the summer heat. You don't even need to turn on the stove to make Spanish gazpacho. All you need are tomatoes, cucumbers, bread cubes...
This French galette is a wonderful example of a seasonal summer pastry. Although it's classified as a pie, its simplicity makes it more like a crumbly, slightly...
Nancy Fuller's time-tested family recipe for pickled vegetables won't let down even kitchen novices. The vegetables are crisp, spicy, and have a balanced flavor that brings out the...
Antipasto alla Calabrese is an Italian appetizer traditionally served with a slice of bread before the main course. It consists of a mixture of fresh and pickled vegetables, tossed in a spicy...
Cherry tomatoes marinated according to this recipe can be eaten immediately or stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. It's a great way to extend their lifespan over the summer, adding a spicy tartness to the sweet vegetables, and...
Arrabbiata is a popular Italian tomato sauce, whose name can be translated as "evil" due to its spiciness. The sauce's main ingredients are tomatoes, red pepper, garlic, and olive oil, and...
Prepare a luxurious everyday dish using simple and affordable ingredients. Instead of a traditional premium steak, grill a rather budget-friendly option – a beef chop. This is usually...
This Italian pasta in a creamy sauce is prepared using the same technique as traditional risotto, with the only difference being that the rice is replaced with orzo (long-grain rice). The dish is cooked at...
This recipe is a great example of how to quickly and easily serve prepared ingredients as a delicious Italian dish. Store-bought spinach and cheese ravioli are boiled and topped with a tomato sauce,...
Sweet heirloom tomatoes, Italian salami, smoked mozzarella, and fragrant fresh basil infuse this simple dish with a bouquet of vibrant flavors. This pasta requires no...
Spanish romesco sauce is traditionally served with fish and seafood, but it's also great with other meat and vegetable dishes, or simply for dipping. It contains hazelnuts, almonds, bread with...
Although traditional aioli sauce is a thick paste of garlic and olive oil, over time, the name has come to be applied to all mayonnaises with various flavorings. However, its two main...
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To serve pasta salad as a unique, bite-sized appetizer, fill small marinated peppadew peppers with it. To make the salad, you'll need small pasta...
Transform classic French croissants into sophisticated pastries, likely inspired by the traditional American lemon meringue pie. Croissants...
This salad includes the traditional ingredients of the Spanish cold soup gazpacho: tomatoes, bell peppers and cucumbers, which are dressed with a mixture of olive oil, tomato juice and aromatic...
For a delicious and filling breakfast, fry a French omelet filled with mushrooms and cheese and serve it on a mustard-smeared bun like a sandwich. To make the filling, fry the mushrooms in...
Dumplings with shrimp or other seafood can be served with green peas in a creamy Alfredo sauce, or rather, a lighter version, since this sauce, unlike the traditional...
Make a simple and delicious homemade pizza that looks as sophisticated as if you'd come from a fancy restaurant. To make things easier, use ready-made (store-bought) pizza dough. Roll it out...
Meat pizzaiola is a Neapolitan dish whose name means "meat cooked pizza-style." It typically uses an inexpensive cut of steak, such as skirt steak, which has a rich,...
A wheel of Brie cheese baked with spinach, like a Greek spanakopita, is the easiest way to make an appetizer festive and luxurious. The recipe includes all the ingredients of a classic...
Thin slices of Italian prosciutto ham pair perfectly with honey-sweet figs, creating a delicious platter of flavors everyone will love. After...
Fricot are thin, crispy, lacy cheese wafers originating from Italy. To make them, grated cheese is spread in small mounds on a lined baking sheet, then allowed to spread and...
Italian bruschetta is the perfect treat for any occasion, whether a friendly get-together or a more formal event. This light appetizer features a crispy slice of bread topped with a succulent...
This recipe is suitable for spicy Mexican chorizo sausages, which, unlike Spanish smoked chorizo, are sold raw and require cooking. The easiest and most delicious way is...
A traditional French dish of beef braised in a rich sauce made with beef broth and Burgundy red wine, along with garlic, carrots, onions, and mushrooms. Boeuf bourguignon is distinguished by its...
This delicious and juicy vegetarian lasagna is made on the stovetop in a skillet and requires no baking. You'll need special pasta sheets that don't require boiling or baking. The rest...
This salad is perfect to celebrate the end of a busy week. It's juicy and full of flavor, thanks to the sweet tomatoes, tart capers, olives,...
Prepare a superb light Mediterranean-style dish. Large scallops are dredged in salted flour and pan-fried in a mixture of olive oil and rendered lard...
For this dish, salmon fillet and new potatoes are steamed. The potatoes are steamed first in the lower compartment of the steamer, and the fish is added to the upper compartment 8 minutes before it's done. Serve drizzled with...
Enjoy the traditional English dish of fish and chips without the hassle of frying, as this recipe bakes both ingredients in the oven instead of deep-frying them. Enjoy...
This tender, velvety omelette is fried French-style, but unlike the traditional version, it's not folded before serving, but left open – a great base for a juicy salad.
A hearty Italian-style salad bursting with vibrant flavors, juiciness, and contrasting textures of tender chicken, soft mozzarella, and crispy breadcrumbs. The chicken breast is pan-fried...
This elegant Italian-inspired dessert combines the vibrant flavors of chocolate cream cheese, fresh raspberries, and amaretti almond cookies. To make the cream, mascarpone cheese is mixed with...





















































