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Creamy Chicken Spaghetti

July 22, 2009 by Italian Cooking · Leave a Comment 

Come to think about it, I’ve never had chicken spaghetti before! It’s either just topped with plain tomato sauce or with meatballs or ground beef. This Creamy Chicken Spaghetti is definitely worth a try! I already have KRAFT Light Zesty Italian Dressing and boneless chicken breasts in my refrigerator, so I’m off to a good start. For something extra, sprinkle the spaghetti with 2 tablespoons of freshly chopped basil or parsley along with the Parmesan cheese. Prep Time: 10 min To

Onion and Tomato Focaccia

June 16, 2009 by Italian Cooking · Leave a Comment 

A few days ago, I watching an episode of Lidia's Italy, on PBS. Lidia was making an amazing Onion Tomato Focaccia and it looked so good that I just had to have a piece - now!!! So since that wasn't going to happen, I decided to make it right after the show ended. The focaccia was quite simple and quick to make. The dough is made using a food processor; there are two dough risings. Meanwhile I prepared the onion and cherry tomato topping. I also added bocconcini and fresh basil. The Onion

Real tomato soup: Italian recipes

April 16, 2009 by Italian Cooking · Leave a Comment 

Around the various markets of Italy, we’re starting to see fresh tomatoes on sale, and so we thought we’d give you the proper tomato soup recipe from Italy. It is a simple dish, but truly special when you taste the difference between fresh tomato soup and ready-to-use bottled tomato soup. For four people: 800 grams of vine ripened tomatoes, 300 grams of slightly stale bread, an onion, two cloves of garlic, fresh basil, one litre of broth, oil, salt and pepper. Blanch the tomatoes slightly wi

Rosemary Garlic Italian Bean Pot

November 3, 2008 by Italian Cooking · Leave a Comment 

During the summer months, I so enjoy the lighter, fresher tastes of fresh basil, vine-ripened tomatoes, and crunchy cucumbers. But when the weather turns cooler, I am ready for something not only more substantial (stews, beef, hearty casseroles), but for the deeper, darker.... different fall/winter flavors. And, what do you know, what's in season right now just seems right to eat. I can get freshly harvested garlic in the stores and fresh rosemary can still be found out in my garden. The two c

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