Great Chicago Italian Recipes Blog

Mangia Italiano Spring 2010 Recipe Contest

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:01:00 GMT

Come join our Mangia Italiano Spring 2010 Recipe Contest. Just enter your best Italian recipe with a family story and be eligible to win.

Italian Recipes-Great Chicago Italian Recipes and Cooking

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:49:00 GMT

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

Tomato Soup

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:03:14 GMT

Warm, fresh Tomato Soup. Theres nothing more comforting than spoonfuls of warm tomato soup running down your throat on a cold snowy day. And dont forget the crackers.

Tagliata

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:02:36 GMT

Tagliata is a rich classic steak grilled to perfection. You can use any steak for this recipe but I prefer nice thick boneless New York strips for this one.

Spaghetti with Eggplant

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:02:25 GMT

Simple and delicious Spaghetti with Eggplant is a great dish for all occasions. This is another recipe that should take you around forty-five minutes to make.

Chicken Florentine

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:02:09 GMT

Chicken Florentine is simply tender cuts of chicken topped with fresh spinach and melted mozzarella then braised in a your favorite red gravy.

Braised Ribs with Sausage

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 10:17:00 GMT

I just made this Braised Ribs with Sausage recipe the other day. Pork ribs have always been related to barbeques but Italians have been braising them for years.

Rotelle with Ricotta

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 10:03:28 GMT

This simple Rotelle with Ricotta recipe will take around fifteen minute to prepare. Rotelle is simply blended with seasoned creamy ricotta cheese.

Valentines Day Italian Style

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:47:07 GMT

Bring the romance of Italy into your home by preparing an elegant Italian Style dinner for two. A little dinner, some wine, a great movie and a box of Baci Perugina chocolates will guarantee a great

Chicken with Fontina

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 17:14:47 GMT

Chicken with Fontina cheese is an excellent dish to make on the weekend. Fontina is an Italian cows milk cheese which is widely produced in the Aosta Vally in the Alps. This cheese can be se

Beef with Peppers

Sat, 23 Jan 2010 23:01:17 GMT

This delicious Beef with Peppers recipe is quick and easy to make. These tender pieces of beef are braised with red and green bell peppers to create a hearty rustic style dish.

Mascarpone with Peaches

Sat, 16 Jan 2010 22:48:47 GMT

Mascarpone and peaches is an old recipe that makes a light and easy after dinner treat.

Broccoli and Provolone Alfredo

Sat, 09 Jan 2010 14:49:31 GMT

Broccoli and Provolone Alfredo is made with my two favorite ingredients, cheese and cream. Its a simple recipe to mix together and shouldnt take any longer than thirty minutes to make.

Sauteed Tilapia

Sat, 09 Jan 2010 14:26:33 GMT

If you love fish then this sauteed tilapia recipe is for you. Tilapia is a delicate white fish which is perfect for pan sauteing. In just a few minutes youll have a light flaky fish with a w

Thanksgiving Italian Style

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 22:44:13 GMT

Celebrate Thanksgiving Italian Style with these delicious traditional and Italian style recipes.

The Feast of the Seven Fishes

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 17:43:56 GMT

La Vigilia is the night Italians and Italian-Americans celebrate Christmas Eve with The Feast of the Seven Fishes. It is one of Italys most celebrated traditions which began as a southern Italian

Arancini di Riso

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 17:42:22 GMT

Traditional Sicilian Arancini di Riso (Rice Balls) make great appetizers or side for any occasion.

Abruzzi Tuna Fish Soup

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 13:15:09 GMT

This soup was a big favorite in our Italian house On Fridays and during Lent. INGREDIENTS 2 TBls olive oil 1 medium onion,chopped 1 tsp

Mia Cucina Pazzo

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 07:48:11 GMT

Mia Cucina Pazzo, my crazy kitchen features creative Italian recipes for the whole family.

Christmas Cookie Book

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 18:40:39 GMT

Italian Christmas cookies, pastries and desserts for you to make for the holidays.

Cannoli Topped with Chocolate

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 23:03:03 GMT

Delicious chocolate topped cannoli for any occasion.

Thanksgiving Italian Style Part Two

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:07:32 GMT

Thanksgiving Italian Style Part Two is the Italian menu you could prepare anyday of the week along with Thankksgiving.

Nella Pizzeria Napolitano

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:00:49 GMT

A new pizzeria has come to Chicago. Nella Pizzeria Napolitano is not just any pizzeria. It is a place you can go with family and friends to relax and enjoy a true Neapolitan pizza. The type of pi

Thank You

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:31:47 GMT

Thank You for downloading my new ebook, "Mia cucina Pazzo"

Veal Lamponi

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 15:42:09 GMT

Veal Lamponi is tender veal slices in a terrific raspberry cream sauce.

Recipes from Calabria

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 19:33:45 GMT

Like many regions of Italy, recipes vary depending on what can be cultivated in the region. Calabria is noted for their abundance of eggplant and seafood and for their excessive use of red pepper.

The Joynt

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 19:53:18 GMT

If you live in Chicago or are just visiting, there is no place in town you would rather be at than The Joynt. If you dont appreciate style and class then this is not the place for you.

Your Italian Recipes

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 22:02:53 GMT

Share your Italian recipes with the rest of the world. Have a family ur own favorite that you would like other people to try and comment on, then just post it on your own page.

Linguini with Red Clam Sauce

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 01:14:47 GMT

Linguini with Red Clam Sauce is a great recipe that a quite few people have requested. I though I posted it a long time ago but it must have been the white clam sauce that I remember.

Mia Cucina Pazzo Recipe

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 05:59:01 GMT

I'm cooking up this Mia Cucina Pazzo recipe from the book.

Ricotta Cheese Sandwiches

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 07:13:48 GMT

My husband taught me how to make these sandwiches.His grandmother,that came to the States from Italy,use to make these,all of the time.It is now,one

Regina's Yummy Pasta Sauce

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 22:32:34 GMT

This is a recipe that has changed very little in the years I have been making it. I get tons of compliments on it and get asked to make it a few times

White Lasagna with Sausage (Frutose free)

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 22:28:45 GMT

I love Lasagna with red sauce. I found out I was Fructose Intolerant in March 2009. Since then I can not have any red sauce. I created this recipe

Lentil Soup

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:48:51 GMT

My grandmother would always make this when we would visit her house up in Conneticut when I was a little girl. She is now 92 years old and the

My Nani invented it ....

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 20:36:10 GMT

Nani invented it.. Whats old is new again. When you visit those fancy Italian restaurants and the bottle of olive oil and parmesan cheese grace the

Fried Spaghetti

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 15:46:12 GMT

Fried Spaghetti is something you make using the leftover spaghetti from the night before. The same spaghetti for a completely different tasting meal. Youve always heard people say that some

The DeGirolamo Story

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 20:40:09 GMT

My grandfather, Giuseppe DeGirolamo, was born in Faeto, Foggia, in 1892. At the age of 13, he left Italy to find work in America. His first job was

Recipes from Naples

Sun, 19 Jul 2009 08:42:03 GMT

There are many delicious recipes from Naples that can be enjoyed by the whole family right at home.

Italian Marinated Vegetables

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 21:15:38 GMT

Italian Marinated Vegetables are perfect for Summertime. Theyre nutritious and delicious. This recipe is similar to giardiniera that I love to use on Italian beef sandwiches, spaghetti and pizz

Caprese Mushrooms

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 21:15:07 GMT

Caprese Mushrooms are deliciously simple appetizers to make. Use the large portabella mushrooms for this recipe. They make hearty appetizers or a great side dish.

Chicken Cutlets

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 21:14:43 GMT

Delicious Chicken Cutlets topped with a spicy tomato sauce is a great summertime dish. I like using fresh bread crumbs on most occasions but especially for this dish. You can easily balance o

Zuccotto

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 21:14:19 GMT

Zuccotto is a chocolaty rich, easy to make dessert Im sure youll enjoy, There is nothing that compliments a great meal more than a great Italian dessert and this is definitely a great Italian d

Italian Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 09:47:33 GMT

Like any dish Italian Stuffed Cabbage Rolls can be made in a variety of different ways. I love the original recipe that I have posted on this site but thats the recipe I grew up with. Since

Boneless Chicken Cacciatore

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 09:43:04 GMT

Boneless chicken cacciatore is one of the most rustic chicken dishes you can possibly make. Cacciatore-style exists all over Italy. It also refers to game like rabbit or venison. This dish