Recipes // Menu Ideas
Brunch
Bellinis
Breakfast Scramble with Orzo, Pancetta and Asparagus
Goat Cheese Toasts
Melon Wedges
Birthday Bash
Mixed Olives
Prosciutto Wrapped Vegetables with Parmesan
Crab Napoleons with Fresh Pasta
Insalata Mista with Basil Dressing
Birthday Cake
Sunday Afternoon Lunch
Parmesan Popovers
Ribollita
Insalata Mista with Basil Dressing
Farmer’s Market Supper
Anytime Vegetable Salad
Capellini Piedmontese
Roasted Peaches Drizzled with Balsamic Syrup
Tailgate Extravaganza
Lemonade
Penne with Beef and Arugula
Tuna, Green Bean and Orzo Salad
Zucchini and Carrots a Scapece
Watermelon Wedges
Make – Ahead Dinner Party
Crostini with Anchovy Butter and Cheese
Salami Platter
Roasted Artichokes
Baked Penne with Roasted Vegetables
Greens with Gorgonzola Dressing
Vanilla Ice Cream with Balsamic Syrup
Wedding Shower Buffet
Prosecco
Asparagus with Vin Santo Vinaigrette
Italian Chicken Salas in Lettuce Cups
Assorted Sorbets
Kids Favorite
Fried Wontons
Linguine with Turkey Meatballs
Steamed Broccoli
Canneloni
Game Night
Cold Beer
Fried Zucchini
Antipasto Platter
Spicy Baked Macaroni
Gelato and Italian Cookies
The Day After Thanksgiving
Spinach Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette
Turkey and Cranberry Ravioli
Leftover Pumpkin Pie
Christmas Eve
Neapolitan Calamari and Shrimp Salad
Crab and Ricotta Manicotti
Linguine and Lobster Fra Diavolo
Arugula Salad with Fried Gorgonzola
Panettone with Vin Santo
New Year’s Eve
Ricotta Gnudi in Parmesan Broth
Asparagus with Vin Santo Vinaigrette
Champagne Risotto
Champagne
Rainy Day Dinner
Baked Caprese Salad
Saffron Orxo with Shrimp
Sautéed Spinach with Red Onion
Amaretti Cookies
Christmas Menu
Insalata di Rinforzo
Linguine with Spicy Red Clam Sauce
Roasted Red Snapper with Parsley Vinaigrette
Sautéed Green Beans with Tomatoes and Basil
Rose Wine with Fresh Sage and Lemon
Thanksgiving Menu
Limoncello Spritzers
Turkey with Herbes de Provence and Citrus
Ciabatta Stuffing with Chestnuts and Pancetta
Butternut Squash Lasagna
Holiday Salad
Nectarine and Blueberru Crisp with Amaretti Cooking Topping
Easter Menu
Bellini Bar
Easter Lamb
Baked Mashed Potatoes with Parmesan Cheese and Bread Crumbs
Broccoli Florets with Meyer Lemon Olive Oil
Pizza Rustica
Easter Pie
Cold – Weather Get – Together
Tomato Soup with Pancetta
Pot Roast with Porcini Mushrooms (Straccoto)
Herbed Cheese Polenta
Braised Swill Chard
Espresso Brownies
Spicy Mocha
Backyard BBQ
Swordfish Spiedini
Stuffed Artichokes
Grilled Lettuces
Roasted Eggplant and Tomatoes
Apricot Crostata
Celebratory Dinner
Limoncello Spritzer
Pizzettes with Gorgonzola, Tomato and Basil
Salami Crisps with Sour Cream and Basil
Little Thimbles Sciue’ Sciue’
Kid – Friendly Dinner
Sun – Dried Tomato and Mozzarella Kebabs
Broccoli Florets with Meyer Lemon Oil
Parmesan – Crusted Pork Chops
Chocolate Chip Cookies with Hazelnuts
Elegant Dinner
Red Wine Risotto with Peas
Broiled Salmon with Garlic, Mustard and Herbs
Sauteed Green Beans with Tomatoes and Basil
Mocha Semifreddo
Kid’s Birthday Party
Mini Calzones
Tomato, Watermelon and Basil Skewers
Polenta – Crusted Srimp with Honey Mustard
Mascarpone Mini Cupcakes with Strawberry Glaze
Après – Ski
Spiced Americano with Cinnamon Whipped Cream
Hearty Tomato Soup with Lemon and Rosemary
Croissant Panini
Cornmeal and Rosemary Cake with Balsamic Syrup
Dinner Party
Fresh Tomato and Goat Cheese Strata with Herb Oil
Veal Chop Saltimbocca
Artichoke Granita
Citrius Semifreddo
Brunch
Linguine and Prosciutto Frittatas
Berry Strata
Pomegranate and Cranberry Bellinis
Game Day
Prosciutto Mozzarella Pinwheels
Curried Chicken Sandwich with Radicchio and Pancetta
Tuscan Mushrooms
Orange and Chocolate Zeppole
Ladies’ Lunch
Cantaloupe, Red Onion and Walnut Salad
Salmon with Puff Pastry and Pesto
Strawberry and Mascarpone Granita
Summer BBQ
Fregola Salad with Fresh Cirtus and Red Onion
Prosciutto Lamb Burgers
Chicken with Balsamic Barbecue Sauce
Grilled Summer Fruit
Winter Comfort
Tuscan White Bean and Garlic Soup
Rigatoni with Squash and Prawns
Spicy Parmesan Green Beans and Kale
Chocolate Panna Cotta with Amaretto Whipped Cream
Cocktail Party
Apple and Thyme Martini
Pecorino Crackers
Panini with Chocolate and Brie
Pecorino Romano with Apples and Fig Jam
Weeknight Dinner
Lamb Ragu with Mint
Broiled Zucchini and Potatoes with Parmesan Crust
Ricotta Cappuccino
Pasta Buffet
Orecchiette with Mini Chicken Meatballs
Baked Orzo with Fontina and Peas
Eggplant Timbale
Orzo Stuffed Peppers
Amaretti Torta
Sunday Supper
Lemon Risotto
Turkey Osso Buco
Hazelnut Crunch Cake with Mascarpone and Chocolate
Elegant Vegetarian Dinner
Crispy Smoked Mozzarella with Honey and Figs
Asparagus, Artichoke and Mushroom Saute with Tarragon Vinaigrette
Orzo Stuffed Peppers
Espresso Chocolate Mousse with Orange Mascarpone Whipped Cream
Welcome Spring
Prosciutto and Melon Soup
Salmon in Lemon Brodetto with Pea Puree
Pecorino Crackers
Ricotta Orange Pound Cake with Strawberries
Movie Night
Garlic and Sun – Dried Tomato Corn Muffins
Spicy Calamari Stew
Green Salad
Chocolate Chip Pound Cake
Farmer’s Market Meal
Asparagus and Zucchini Crudo
Roman Summer Salad
Whole – Wheat Linguine with Green Beans Rocotta and Lemon
Swordfish Poached in Olive Oil with Broccoli Rabe Pesto
Good For You
Tuscan White Bean and Garlic Soup
Whole – Wheat Spaghetti with Lemon, Basil and Salmon
Grilled Eggplant and Goat Cheese Salad
Fresh Fruit
