Tag Archive | "Italian Cuisine"

Marinara Sauce

Saturday, March 27, 2010

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Marinara Sauce

Marinara sauce is one of the most common red pasta sauce. It is delicious and can be made quickly. Learn how to prepare Marinara sauce in this recipe. Ingredients: 1/2 cup of Olive oil, 8 cloves of garlic; peeled and halved, 2 onions; chopped, 250 ounce can of Italian tomatoes; crushed, 5-6 sweet basil leaves; [...]

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Mediterranean Linguine with Vegetables

Monday, March 1, 2010

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Mediterranean Linguine with Vegetables

Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked wheat linguine pasta, 1 ounce sun-dried tomatoes; drained,(or use grape tomatoes or Vine tomatoes) 8 ounces fresh mushrooms; sliced, 4 cloves garlic, minced, 1 cup onion; finely chopped, 1 medium size green bell pepper; thinly sliced, 1 medium size sweet red bell pepper; thinly sliced, 1 can artichoke hearts; drained and [...]

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All time favorite 10 Best Chicken Appetizers – Simply delicious!

Thursday, June 18, 2009

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All time favorite 10 Best Chicken Appetizers – Simply delicious!

I am an avid chicken lover. And appetizers make my food interesting. So anywhere and everywhere I go I make it a point to try out different appetizers on their menu. Here is a collection of 10 best chicken appetizers from some traditional and modern cuisines of the world. 1. Crispy Chicken Fingers Chicken Fingers [...]

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Sicilian Chicken

Wednesday, June 3, 2009

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Sicilian Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless and skinless chicken breasts; 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, 2-3 tbsp flour, 1 cup mushrooms; sliced, 1/4 cup pimento stuffed green olives, 1/4 cup chopped peppers (optional), 2 scallions (with greens); finely chopped, 1 (approx 14oz) can of Italian Style stewed tomatoes, 1/2 tsp dried rosemary, 1 tsp dried oregano, Salt and pepper [...]

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Italian Olive Spread

Thursday, May 21, 2009

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Italian Olive Spread

Ingredients: 1/2 cup green olives (without pits), 1/2 cup black olives (without pits), 1/2 tsp minced garlic, 1/2 tsp capers, 1 tbsp tomato paste, Oregano to taste, 1/4 cup olive oil. Directions: Add all ingredients to a blender or food processer and blend until smooth. Adjust the amount of oil to get the right consistency. [...]

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Spaghetti Bolognese (Indian Style)

Thursday, May 7, 2009

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Spaghetti Bolognese (Indian Style)

Spaghetti originated in Italy but is relished all over the world. The original preparation is made out of beef mince, but you can replace it with chicken mince if you like. This recipe is using chicken mince and is a variation of Spaghetti Bolognese with an Indian touch to it. Try it out, I am sure you [...]

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Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms in 10 minutes

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

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Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms in 10 minutes

These delicious little mushroom caps are stuffed with cheesy spinach stuffing and lightly seasoned with oregano. Ingredients: 250gms white button mushrooms (around 12-15); washed under running cold water, 1 tsp minced garlic, 1/4 tsp oregano, A handful of spinach leaves; washed and finely chopped, 2 tbsp crumbled cottage cheese, 2-3 tbsp chopped green scallions, 3 tbsp [...]

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Cannoli

Friday, March 27, 2009

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Cannoli

Cannoli is a Sicilian pastry dessert. They are tube-shaped shells made of pastry dough, filled with a sweet and creamy filling usually containing ricotta cheese blended with some flavor of vanilla, chocolate, pistachio or other. Ingredients: For the shells- 150gms flour, 50gms butter; melted, A pinch of salt, 1 tsp vinegar, 1/4 cup Marsala wine, [...]

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Rosemary Chicken

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

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Rosemary Chicken

A quick recipe for chicken that can be prepared in a hurry. Rich rosemary flavored grilled chicken breasts, can be served with any salad. Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts; sliced horizontally, Juice of 1/2 lemon, 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary or 1 tsp dry rosemary, Salt and pepper to taste, Olive oil for basting. Method: Place [...]

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Italian Garlic Chicken

Thursday, February 26, 2009

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Italian Garlic Chicken

Ingredients: 2 skinless and boneless chicken breasts; halved, 1 tbsp crushed garlic or garlic powder, 2-3 tbsp dry bread crumbs, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese; shredded, A pinch of rosemary and salt to taste, 2-3 tbsp Olive oil. Method: Combine olive oil and garlic and warm them. Do not boil. Cover and set aside for few [...]

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Penne with Sausage and Tomatoes

Wednesday, September 17, 2008

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Penne with Sausage and Tomatoes

This pasta recipe is very simple and can be made in minutes since no baking is required. Ingredients: 17 ounces (1 pound or approx 500gms) penne paste, 8 Italian hot sausages, 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 medium onions; chopped, 1 tbsp minced garlic, 1/4 tsp red chilli/pepper flakes, 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves; chopped, 17 [...]

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Spaghetti Bolognese

Monday, June 9, 2008

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Spaghetti Bolognese

This is a traditional and most favorite Italian dish. The original recipe is made of beef, pork, bacon or lamb. This recipe asks to use lamb or chicken mince, but you can use any meat you prefer. Ingredients: 1 packet Whole wheat Spaghetti or 1 tbsp Olive oil, Dash of salt, Water. For the sauce- [...]

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