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Proud Italian Cook - Home Cooking, Italian American Style
18.11.2024
Manhattan clam chowder (red), is a tomato based clam chowder which is light and brothy. Side by side it's nowhere near the New England version,(white),which is made with milk or cream as the base. Both
19.10.2024
Pasta fazool, as we call it but the proper name is pasta fagioli or pasta and beans. This pure comfort food is something I grew up with. My mother-in-law was known for this dish, that's
19.09.2024
This is a hearty soup that's a meal in it's self, guaranteed to keep you warm and cozy in the fall and winter seasons. The star of the show is the savoy cabbage. Savoy cabbage
27.08.2024
Eggplant rollatini, sliced and roasted eggplant wrapped around cheesy, herby ricotta bundles that are nestled into a baking dish topped with homemade marinara, which I prefer, or a good quality store bought. This version that
05.08.2024
Sometimes it's even too hot to grill outdoors, such was the case when this salad was made. When temperatures are high in the 90's, a nice light and fresh salad always makes for a great
11.07.2024
Here's an easy, low effort dessert that will keep you cool and satisfy your sweet tooth this summer, with no oven required. Fresh summer peaches with cannoli cream. Perfectly ripe and juicy peaches are the
23.06.2024
A warm summer day calls for a nice cold and refreshing drink of limoncello. Not only is it a wonderful drink to sip slowly and enjoy, and by the way today happens to be National
21.05.2024
This is the season for outdoor cooking with BBQ's, picnic's, parties, graduations and all sorts of get-together's. As you can see from my previous few posts lately, I've been on a salad kick. This antipasto
10.05.2024
This fresh berry salad is bright and flavorful and pretty to look at because of all the vibrant colors. It's a showstopper salad to serve at your next big party or get- together. It literally
19.04.2024
Spring is officially here and the warmer weather has arrived and so has grilling season. I know you can grill all year long but I much prefer doing it in the warmer weather. This orzo
12.04.2024
This creamy mushroom pasta is packed with spring vegetables and those chunky meaty mushrooms make it so cozy and delicious. As far as mushrooms go feel free to chose your favorites, you can do all
19.03.2024
This pistachio cake is the perfect dessert for any occasion but especially for pistachio lovers. It has a dense crumb, sort of like a poundcake and it's subtly sweet, it's filled with finely chopped pistachio's
05.03.2024
Throughout the years I've pretty much made eggplant every way you can think of. It's one of my top favorite vegetables and my whole family loves it too. Eggplant is so versatile, you can do
22.02.2024
I found these cookies in one of my old Saveur Italian cookbooks that was published back in 2015. These Umbrian snowflake cookies are served at festivals, wineries and charity bake sales and are a favorite
05.02.2024
Strawberry cream puffs are such a quick and easy dessert because in this version you use store-bought puff pastry. Strawberries are good to use because you can dice them up really small and then easily
04.01.2024
Spaghetti squash egg in a hole can be an easy and healthy breakfast, brunch, lunch or even dinner. It's also low carb, gluten free and packed with protein, something we're all thinking about post holiday
28.11.2023
Tis the season for entertaining and this stuffed pork loin with apples and cranberries is perfect for a gathering you might be having. It certainly looks complicated but actually it's very easy to put together,
13.11.2023
No secret here that I love squash, actually any squash is ok by me. There are so many beautiful varieties out there and I can honestly say that I haven't found any that I really
24.10.2023
If you’re looking for a one-pan meal thats warm and comforting and easy to make, this is the one for you. A wine braised chicken dish with tender shallots, fresh tomatoes, briny olives and sweet
13.10.2023
Butternut squash is hands down one of my favorite veggies. When fall comes around I get excited to see it popping up in all the markets. It's so versatile and you can make so many
12.09.2023
Fall is officially the start of soup weather and here's a good one to start you off on, plus you can keep it in rotation throughout the winter. It's my homemade chicken soup with broken
11.08.2023
Tis the season of zucchini and the trend right now seems to be zucchini scarpaccia. It's basically a zucchini tart where the zucchini is the star, there are tons of variations all over the internet
12.07.2023
Looking for a lighter, summer take on stuffed shells? This summer dish consists of creamy ricotta, a little burrata, pecorino, with a hint of garlic and lemon zest and then fresh summer corn and zucchini
19.06.2023
Summetime is here and we all need a good fruit salad to serve alongside your next cookout or party. This is the one, it's certainly very party worthy as a side or even a light
11.05.2023
This is one of those desserts that is just so satisfying, its light, not to sweet, it uses fresh berries in season. There's lemon and vanilla flavor in the background and it's all surrounded by
30.04.2023
I've been on a salad kick lately, I think it's the change of weather and the fact that we started using our grill again. If you're looking for a side dish to any of your
I can't think of a more enjoyable salad to make during the warm summer months ahead than this grilled eggplant with fresh tomato salad. It's fun to serve for picnics, BBQ's and any of your
11.04.2023
This asparagus salad is the perfect side to almost any main you prepare. The cast of characters are crunchy radishes, grilled or roasted al dente asparagus, goat cheese, nuts of your choice all sitting on
14.03.2023
Spring is around the corner with Easter, Mother's day, Father's day and summer in the near future. I can't think of a better breakfast or brunch option than these lemon ricotta pancakes during the warm
15.02.2023
Chicken Francese is an Italian-American dish that consists of thinly pounded chicken cutlets, dredged in flour then egg, then fast sautéed and which will ultimately end up in a delicious lemon, butter and wine sauce.
29.11.2022
When summer comes and tomatoes are ripe and juicy I look forward to making this fresh tomato risotto. It's not heavy as you might think, it's a summer version that's actually refreshingly light. You can
These citrus and vanilla biscotti have just the right amount of sweetness with lots of crunch, a nice treat when you want a little something with your coffee or tea. They’re light and satisfying, a
Here's a fun and unique twist on the classic way you prepare eggplant parmigiana. First the eggplant slices are grilled then layered and stacked together with the sauce and cheese and placed onto a smoky
This simple elegant tart is perfect for a special occasion brunch such as Mother's Day which happens to be right around the corner. Start the day spoiling mom or those that are mother-figures in your
If you're a mushroom lover then this mushroom bolognese is the dish is for you. It's hearty, so satisfying, a definite cold weather food, quick to make and so full of flavor. It's a vegetarian
Fire up your grill to make this gorgeous looking stuffed pork tenderloin, it's tender and juicy and it's becomes a beautiful presentation for a main course. It's actually filled with an olive relish that's store
Here's a quick, easy, go-to meal you can make mid week or anytime. Baked white fish topped with a delicious and super flavorful vegetable salsa. After you've chopped up your veggies for the salsa you'll
It's a fact, the end of summer is here. The light is changing already and soon fall and comfort foods will be on the horizon. Labor Day is just a few days away and there's
Every cookout needs a fabulous spread of side dishes to go with it, it's not just about the main course. Here are a few of my favorite go-to sides. For the most part, I'll just
Zucchini season is upon us and here's an easy way to whip up some delicious batter fried zucchini fritters. The key method here is using a batter instead of any breadcrumbs, the batter is highly