Swordfish is a firm, meaty fish that's perfect for grilling on skewers. It's cut into uniform pieces and marinated in a mint pesto sauce for several hours. To prepare...
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A summer Italian panzanella salad made with toasted bread cubes, tomatoes, and deli meats in a vinaigrette dressing, served in a unique ciabatta bread bowl. All the delicacies—salami,...
Spanish gazpacho soup is a dish you can experiment with as much as you like, combining different vegetables and even adding fruit. Treat yourself to a delicious, refreshing soup made with...
Cold gazpacho soup is the perfect treat on a hot summer day: it's ready in minutes, there's no need to stand over a hot stove, it's pleasantly refreshing, and it's packed with...
This light, vitamin-rich green gazpacho is made primarily from seedless white grapes, which are blended with other green ingredients: cucumbers, green onions, parsley, and avocado, as well as...
The tart notes of ginger pair beautifully with the sweetness of watermelon, creating a very refreshing dessert with a unique aftertaste. Making this granita is very simple: whip the watermelon pulp with grated...
Roasted cherry tomatoes on the vine look very impressive and can be served as a side dish even at a festive dinner. They're also delicious, as roasting intensifies the tomatoes' flavor even more...
These zucchini boats with a crispy cheese topping make an elegant side dish or a festive appetizer. You'll need just a few readily available ingredients...
Although corn isn't a traditional ingredient in Italian pasta, it adds an extra summery flavor to the dish without losing its Mediterranean charm. Flat pasta...
Make delicious lemon-poppy seed fettuccine pasta, which also includes thinly sliced zucchini sautéed in garlic butter. This adds a rich, juicy flavor and a wonderful summery...
No special culinary skills are required to prepare this Spanish-style summer dish. Raw vegetables (tomatoes, cucumbers, and bell peppers) are blended with olive oil, sherry vinegar, and...
This warm potato salad with a smoky aroma and flavor, crispy bacon, and roasted peppers makes a wonderful holiday side dish for any meat dish. To prepare it, use finely chopped red...
Lovers of strong, aromatic coffee can indulge in this invigorating drink even in the heat by making a refreshing Italian granita. This frozen dessert requires no special...
Vegetables infuse this dish with the vibrant flavors and aromas of summer. Thinly sliced zucchini and squash are mixed with cherry tomatoes, fennel root, onion, garlic, and oregano and roasted in...
Make a refreshing frozen dessert inspired by the popular Caribbean cocktail, Pina Colada. This granita is light and low-calorie, unlike traditional ice cream, and its tropical...
Rhubarb stalks make a great ingredient for a delicious pie filling, especially when combined with raspberries. The filling is aromatic and pleasantly tart, perfectly complemented by...
Caprese-inspired ravioli combines two Italian dishes on one plate, delivering a wealth of vibrant Mediterranean flavors and the heady aromas of tomatoes, cheese, and fragrant...
Acqua pazza is an Italian dish whose name translates as "crazy water." This is a perfect way to describe the delicious broth that results from stewing, as it contains...
Summer Bolognese ragù features a generous helping of tomatoes and fragrant basil; together, these two ingredients infuse the dish with vibrant flavors and aromas. Make this ragù with beef...
A traditional Mediterranean salad from Nice, Niçoise is made with hard-boiled eggs, tomatoes, tuna, and olives, but other vegetables are often added to these basic ingredients to...
This hearty Asian-inspired frittata is made with ramen noodles (or instant noodles) and ground chicken. Its delicious, distinctive flavor comes from dark sesame oil, oyster sauce, and...
Prepare a quick and delicious dinner in the Greek meze style. Instead of sharing a plate, each appetizer is individually portioned and harmoniously complements one another, ensuring each serving contains...
Wide Italian pappardelle pasta is mixed with a slow-cooked beef ragù. The beef is placed in a pot with tomatoes, red wine, tomato paste, and spices and cooked...
Fresh homemade pasta is incomparable to store-bought pasta, as you can customize it with your own ingredients to create a unique product you won't find on store shelves. If you have a pasta machine...
Milanese fish, or Milanese style, is pan-fried flounder, coated with a crispy, golden crust. To achieve this, the flounder fillet is double-breaded, first dredging the fish in flour,...
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This simple, homemade dish is quick to prepare and infused with the delicious flavors and aromas of Greek cuisine. The potatoes are roasted at a high temperature in the oven until golden brown,...
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Asparagus and corn kernels give this Pasta Primavera its vibrant spring look and flavor, while fennel root and the aromatic herbs of parsley and tarragon complement it beautifully. The vegetables are lightly sautéed in a pan...
These vibrant and delicious Italian crostini sandwiches will be the perfect addition to any home party or holiday table. Crispy baguette or ciabatta slices are topped with pea pesto and garnished with...
Bake a churro-inspired cake and serve it with a spicy chocolate sauce. Bake it in a large pan with a hole in the middle to allow for even distribution...
This delicious Italian omelet is made with chunks of smoked salmon and creamy cream cheese, which is heaped into a mixture of beaten eggs. A little fresh dill is perfect...
Cavatelli pasta is one of the most suitable small pasta types for cooking with sauces. Shaped like tiny shells, they fill up with sauce, thus delivering tons of flavor. Prepare the pasta...
Make delicious Swedish meatballs using fried mushrooms instead of meat. To ensure the mince is sticky and dense, and the meatballs stay together, mix the mushrooms with egg and cooked quinoa.
Even vegetarian pasta will be amazingly delicious when served with a vibrant sauce. To make fettuccine with pesto, use green fettuccine, tinted with spinach, so your...
Skinless cod fillet is poached in broth with a fragrant leek sauté in white wine and served with a delicious almond-sesame sauce. To make the sauce, blend...
The shrimp are simmered in a spiced broth with lemon, coriander, mustard seeds, and bay leaf, infusing them with this amazing flavor. Once they're done, immediately plunge them into ice water...
Even with just tomatoes, basil, bread, and garlic, you can make a delicious Italian appetizer, stunningly simple and bursting with vibrant flavors. Slices of white bread are toasted until...
Pizzetta is a miniature pizza often served as an appetizer at parties. It differs from a regular pizza only in size; all other ingredients are the same. For example, bake delicious pizzettas with...
This refreshing granita is made with melon pulp blended with mint syrup and lime juice. The latter two ingredients infuse the melon's sweetness with an invigorating flavor and aroma, much needed in the summer heat.
The highlight of this pasta, green pea, and arugula salad is the spicy pesto sauce. To make it, blend fresh basil with a little arugula, pine nuts, and spicy...
A hearty summer salad of orzo pasta and canned chickpeas, bursting with Mediterranean flavors from a tart olive oil and lemon dressing, olives, and Greek cheese.
A simple and quick Italian pasta recipe, bursting with vibrant flavors from sweet cherry tomatoes, olives, the white wine in which the chicken is braised, and aromatic spices. The preparation...
Bright red strawberries, filled with a green, snow-like mass, look like a treat from a sophisticated haute cuisine restaurant. And the combination of flavors in this summer appetizer will be appreciated by all gourmets. Large...
These delicious Italian-style sandwiches will add a charming touch to any party, filling it with a summery atmosphere. Crispy toasted ciabatta slices are smeared with a creamy cheese filling made from...
A simple recipe for Italian watermelon granita, with a little sugar and lemon juice to keep it from being too sweet. Whisk all ingredients together in a...
Breadsticks, or "grisini" in Italian, are a versatile snack that's perfect for a quick snack, a substitute for bread with entrees, a great accompaniment to beer, or simply...
French toast came to America from Canada with the French colonizers. It's a dessert consisting of fried croutons soaked in egg, served as a delicate pastry. To make the egg...
This unusual sangria is made with green tea and honey, steeped in white wine, and topped with Japanese plum wine. Cherries, preserved tangerines, and other flavors complement each other perfectly.
Bellini is one of the most popular summer cocktails in Italy, made with peach puree and sparkling wine. You can enjoy the refined flavor of this drink even if it's not the season yet...






















































