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Italian Meatball Sandwich

This is absolutely The Best Italian Meatball Sandwich you have ever tasted. There is nothing better than fried meatballs on garlic bread topped with gravy, provolone cheese, sweet peppers and

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Grilled Chicken Breasts with fresh Tomato and Pasta

This Grilled Chicken Breasts recipe works best with fresh vegetables. The rustic flavor of tomatoes, basil, mushrooms and onions blend very well with the natural juice of the chicken.

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Rotini with Chicken and Cauliflower

Rotini with Chicken and Cauliflower is a very healthy choice compared to a lot of my recipes that include large amounts of cream and cheese. If you don’t like cauliflower you can always substit

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Chicken with Vodka Sauce

Simple Chicken with Vodka Sauce served with penne pasta is a perfect dish for the weekend. Vodka sauce is really big here in Chicago. Each restaurant has its own variations normally using ju

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Italian Recipes-Great Chicago Italian Recipes and Cooking

Enjoy the many Italian recipes Chicago has to offer. This is a culinary adventure. An adventure of discovery

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Rigatoni with Spinach and Ricotta

Rigatoni with Spinach and Ricotta is a quick version of stuffed shells or cannelloni. Just toss together, bake and serve and you’ll have dinner in no time.

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Italian London Broil

This is a great Italian London Broil recipe to make on the grill. This steak is rubbed with herbs and spices, grilled, sliced and topped with fresh roma tomatoes, onions and baby portabella mu

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Soppressatta Recipe

We are privileged to have permission to re-print Frank Balestri’s Soppressatta Recipe. There is an art to making dried sausages and I’m sure Frank has perfected it.

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Soppressatta Contest

Tradition is the backbone of any Italian family as it should be for families of all nationalities. It defines who we are in such a way that I find it hard to express. It’s a feeling of belonging.

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Crab Risotto

Today I’m going shopping for some crab legs to make this delicious Crab Risotto for dinner tomorrow. Tomorrow morning I’m headed to the Farmers Market for fresh veggies. Probably some aspar

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