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Category Archives: Italian Restaurant
Polish Sausage with Linguini, Zucchini and Artichoke Hearts
Admit it, it sounds so good to you. Sausage lovers unite.  I had a sandwich the other day filled with bell peppers and sausage at a local BBQ joint, and I thought I probably could create a dinner. So, off … Continue reading
Chicken Parmigiano
“I feel like Italian food tonight.” This is one of those quick dinners you can make in 30 minutes. If you are going to serve with pasta or rice, get those started, then move on to pounding your chicken breasts. … Continue reading
Posted in Chicken, Dinner Time, Italian Restaurant
Tagged Chicken, Italian, Parmesan
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Fettuccine alla Panna – Fettuccine with Cream Sauce
1/2 pound of fettuccine 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup cream 3/4 – 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated freshly ground nutmeg Salt and freshly ground black pepper Boil fettucine in salted water. In a large heavy pan, melt butter over low … Continue reading
Salsa Cruda and Spaghetti
 The combination of hot pasta and fresh, cool, ripe tomatoes, basil and garlic is fabulous. Do not serve cheese with this sauce. 3-4 large, ripe eating tomatoes 1/2 cup shredded basil leaves 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 cup good olive … Continue reading
Tomato and Basil Topping for Bruschetta
 2 Diced tomatoes (Some recipes would have you peel the tomatoes, not happening in my kitchen. Who has that kinda time?) 5-10 Finely chopped or shredded basil leaves Finely chopped garlic (at least one clove) Splash with Champagne Vinegarette … Continue reading
Posted in Appetizers, Fan Favorites, Italian Restaurant, Vegetarian
Tagged Bruschetta, Tomato
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Bruschetta with White Beans
White Bean Bruschetta  1 cup canned cannelinni white beans 1/4 tsp ground sage 2 T olive oil 12 slices of bruschetta 24 arugula leeaves, washed and shredded 24 roasted red pepper slices virgin olive oil – if desired freshly … Continue reading
Posted in Appetizers, Fan Favorites, Italian Restaurant
Tagged Bruschetta, tuscan, white bean
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Brushetta – Old Fashion Garlic Bread
Toasted bread with garlic and olive oil. 12 slices of good rustic bread, baguette preferred  – cut 1/2 inch thick 1-2 garlic cloves – cut in half 1/3 to 1/2 cup virgin olive oil, a fruity olive oil is best Toast … Continue reading
Posted in Appetizers, Bread, Italian Restaurant, My Bakery
Tagged Bread, Bruschetta, Garlic, toast
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Butternut Squash Ravioli with Brown Butter Sage
Recipe (Modified from a recipe in Gourmet, 1997) Filling: 2 c. roasted butternut squash 1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups) 1 T. fresh chopped 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 garlic clove, minced 3 ounces aged goat cheese, grated … Continue reading
Posted in Italian Restaurant, Vegetarian
Tagged Butternut, hazelnuts, ravioli, sage, Squash
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Garlic Parmesan Monkey Bread
•2 containers (7.5 Oz. Container) Pillsbury Country Style Biscuits (20 Biscuits) •5 Tablespoons Johnny’s Great Caesar Garlic Spread And Seasoning •½ cups Italian Cheese Blend, Finely Shredded •5 Tablespoons Butter, Melted Preparation Instructions Preheat oven to 375°F. Prepare a pan … Continue reading
Posted in Bread, Italian Restaurant, My Bakery
Tagged Garlic, monkey bread, Parmesan
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Ground Beef or Lamb and Parmesan Ravioli
Ingredients: ½ lb Ground Beef or Lamb 3 oz Parmesan Cheese ¼ Onion finely minced 2 – 3 cloves Garlic minced 1 Egg Fresh Oregano Fresh Parsley Fresh Mint (great if you are using lamb) Fresh grated ginger Chop and … Continue reading
Posted in Beef, Helen's Kitchen, Italian Restaurant, Lamb
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