This sandwich is huge, versatile, and delicious. I have made this sandwich for buffets, tailgates, and football parties. The sandwich has never failed to impress a crowd. Feel free to purchase store bought olive salad to save time. If you do not like olives, you can replace the olive salad with a tomato bruschetta.
I have made this sausage stuffing recipe for years. It’s savory, delicious and filling. This has been adapted from a Good Housekeeping recipe.
This pizza pairs the sweetness of caramelized onions with the deep flavors of gorgonzola cheese and fresh figs. The pizza is finished with a drizzle of balsamic glaze for a full-bodied taste!
My Dad loves sausage and peppers, so I try to incorporate this mix of flavors as much as possible in different dishes. This Panini sandwich is delicious with the melted mozzarella.
There are many variations of this traditional Easter dish. This version includes ricotta, meat and cheese. I serve this dish on my Easter and Christmas holiday buffets. It’s very hearty and is delicious served with warm marinara sauce on the side.
This bread is really delicious, especially for the holidays. Any type of mix-in can be added to the base, like nuts, chips, dried fruit, etc. Enjoy!
The first time I tasted pizza made with semolina flour was at Aunt Butchie’s house in Staten Island, NY. She made the most delicious semolina pizza, topped with broccoli rabe, almonds, sliced green olives and feta cheese.
The smell of fresh bread baking in your oven is intoxicating. I have tried many different versions of homemade bread –this is the winner! Serve with the delicious whipped pesto butter (See recipe in La Dolce Vita).
We enjoyed warm crescentina with a delicious antipasto at a restaurant in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy. It was unbelievably delicious.
This is another quick and easy recipe using Pepperidge Farm Puff Pastry sheets. The breadsticks are layered with cheese and herbs to make the flavor richer. This recipe can be prepared in advance and frozen for several weeks.
We visited Naples, Italy in March, 2013, while they were preparing for the Easter holiday. This is my take on the Neapolitan recipe that they make for this holiday celebration. The Casatiello Pie is traditionally filled with salami and cheese and decorated with boiled eggs. The pie can be eaten hot or cold, and we were told that the Neapolitans enjoy this pie even more on Easter Monday (or Pasquetta). This recipe was inspired by a Ciao Italia recipe.
These parmesan rolls are soft, buttery and delicious. We have enjoyed them for years at many holiday gatherings, especially Thanksgiving. You will love the smell in the house while they are baking!
Pizza Della Casa is Pizza of the House. This is my favorite version…..it’s basically a Pizza Margherita with fresh grape tomatoes, arugula and grated pecorino cheese. It’s amazing!
This is the traditional preparation for pizza with fresh tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella and fresh basil. This is truly the most delicious pizza you will ever have!!
These little pizzas make a wonderful appetizer. Top with any of your favorite ingredients.
I first tried this pizza at Aunt Butchie’s house in Staten Island, NY. The combination of flavors was amazing, and the taste of the dough with the semolina flour was a beautiful accompaniment. This is worth a try!
My mom has always made homemade pizza dough. Listed below is her standard recipe. When we visit Mom & Dad, we can always expect to enjoy various pizza recipes with delicious toppings.
This stromboli recipe is very easy to make, and any combination of ingredients can be substituted, based on your preference. The pepperoni & cheese stromboli is usually the crowd favorite. I like to make this before people arrive because the aroma in the house is wonderful when they walk through the door. This recipe is best when served warm from the oven, with a side of marinara sauce.
It’s hard to imagine a pasta dinner without garlic bread. We have made many versions of garlic bread throughout the years. This recipe is my favorite because it incorporates a quick broiling method at the end to toast the parmesan cheese.
Any recipe that contains caramelized onions, sausage and provolone is a winner! Again – feel free to improvise if you prefer different ingredients.
These pizza rolls are really delicious. I have experimented with various ingredients, but this original recipe is the best. Feel free to improvise as you see fit.
Pictured above is a traditional Pizza Margherita that my family enjoyed at many restaurants throughout Sorrento, Naples and Rome, Italy. This is a simple recipe with few ingredients, so it's critical to select the ripest and freshest ingredients possible.
