Italian Plum Jam

  • 2½ lb. ripe Italian plums, quartered and pitted
  • 2 lb. (4 cups) sugar
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp. anise hyssop leaves, finely chopped (optional)

Italian Sliders

  • 1 1/2 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound hot Italian sausage
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 medium onion chopped finely
  • 1 bell pepper chopped finely
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 18 Dinner rolls (freshly baked best)
  • 8 ounces fresh Mozzarella sliced 1/4 inch thick
  • 4 large Roma tomatoes sliced 1/4 thick
  • 1/2 cup fresh large basil leaves
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Perfect Italian Bruschetta

  • 4 ripe flesh plum tomatoes
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • 2 tbsp high quality Italian extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp oregano
  • 4 mint leaves
  • 4 to asted slices of rustic Italian bread

2-Ingredient Frozen Italian Ice Margaritas

  • 3 (6-ounce) strawberry Italian ice cups
  • 1/2 cup blanco tequila
  • Small fresh mint sprigs, for serving (optional)

Italian-Style Breadcrumbs

  • 1 loaf Italian bread, torn into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 ½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 ½ tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
  • 2 teaspoons coarse sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Rigatoni and Cheese and Italian Sausage

  • 1 /2 pound rigatoni
  • 1 /4 pound spicy Italian sausage, casing removed
  • 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • 1 1/2 cups prepared marinara sauce
  • 1 /2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
  • 1 /4 cup grated mozzarella cheese
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh Italian parsley
  • Extra-virgin olive oil

Italian Meatloaf

  • 2 pounds Ground Beef
  • 6 slices Crusty Italian Bread
  • 1 cup Whole Milk
  • 1 cup Grated Parmesan
  • 4 whole Large Eggs
  • 1/3 cup Minced Parsley
  • 1 Tablespoon Italian Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 12 slices Thin Pancetta (about 4 To 6 Ounces)
  • 2 cans Diced Tomatoes (drained)
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Dry Mustard
  • 1 pinch Cayenne Pepper
  • 5 dashes Worcestershire Sauce

Rigatoni with Cheese and Italian Sausage

  • 1/2 pound rigatoni
  • 1/4 pound spicy Italian sausage, casing removed
  • 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • 1 1/2 cups prepared marinara sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
  • 1/4 cup grated mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh Italian parsley
  • Extra-virgin olive oil

Italian Cheese Breadsticks

  • 1 pound pizza dough, preferably whole-wheat (see Tip)
  • 1 ½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons grated Pecorino cheese
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning

Italian 75

  • 2 ounces gin
  • 1 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 ounce agave syrup
  • 3 ounces Italian Prosecco

Individual Italian Meatloaves

  • 2 cups Shreded Italian Bread
  • 1/4 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano
  • 1/4 cup Chopped flat leaf Italian parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cracked black pepper
  • 5 cloves Garlic, crushed
  • 1.5 pounds Lean ground beef
  • 1 Large egg, lightly beaten
  • 2 tablespoons Heavy Cream
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Brown sugar

Italian Sausage Meatball Heroes

  • 1 pound spicy or sweet Italian sausages, casings removed
  • 1 (23- to 24-ounce) container purchased fresh marinara sauce, divided
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (about 1 1/2 ounces)
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley, divided
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil, divided
  • 4 5- to 6-inch-long pieces French baguette, split horizontally
  • 1 cup (packed) coarsely grated whole-milk mozzarella cheese

Italian Cheese Puffs

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 stick {8 tablespoons} butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup shredded or grated Italian cheese blend

Broccoli Rabe with Sweet Italian Sausage

  • 3 pounds broccoli rabe (about 3 medium bunches), trimmed
  • 1 1/2 pounds sweet Italian sausage links, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 5 garlic cloves, chopped

Italian Popcorn

  • 1 cup air-popped popcorn
  • Butter-flavored cooking spray
  • 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, crushed

Italian Prune Plum Galette

  • 3/4 to 1 pounds Italian Prune Plums
  • one lemon zest
  • 5 tablespoons sugar
  • 10 ounces puff pastry (approximately)

Italian Prune Plum Galette

  • ¾ to 1 pound (350-450g) italian prune plums
  • 5 tablespoons sugar
  • Zest of one lemon
  • 10 ounces puff pastry (about 285 grams), defrosted overnight in the fridge

Italian Salsa Verde

  • 4 3 1/2 x 3 1/2-inch slices white sandwich bread, crusts removed
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 4 cups (packed) fresh Italian parsley leaves (from about 2 large bunches)
  • 1 1/2 cups extra-virgin olive oil
  • 15 cornichons* (scant 1/2 cup)
  • 5 anchovy fillets
  • 1 /4 cup drained capers
  • Fine sea salt

Italian Zucchini-Topped Baked Potato

  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • ¼ cup chopped zucchini
  • ¼ cup canned no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning, crushed
  • ¼ cup shredded Italian-blend cheese (1 ounce)
  • 1 6-ounce russet potato, baked

Italian Salsa Verde

  • 2 teaspoons marjoram, minced
  • 3 tablespoons Italian flat leaf parsley, minced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic smear
  • 1 tablespoon Fresno pepper, minced or other hot pepper
  • 1 tablespoon capers, minced
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 4 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 pinch kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 pinch kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper