http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/Italian-Recipes-blog.html Welcome to Great Chicago Italian Recipe Blog. Here you will find new recipes updates, cooking tips, product reviews and the hottest restaurants in Chicago. en-us Italian Recipes Thu, 09 Sep 2010 15:12:17 GMT Thu, 09 Sep 2010 15:12:17 GMT great-chicago-italian-recipes.com http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/pasta_with_sausage.html Pasta with Sausage Peppers and Onions are always a favorite starter at any fine Italian restaurant. Serve it on top of your favorite pasta and you get a fabulous meal. Thu, 09 Sep 2010 15:12:16 GMT http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/salmon_cream_sauce.html Shells with Salmon Cream Sauce is another great pasta recipe I cant seem to live without. This is a tasty dish made with a blend of salmon and dill in a sauce thats creamy and delicious. Thu, 09 Sep 2010 14:49:08 GMT http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/lamb_kabobs.html Lamb Kabobs Italian Style is a great dish to make over the weekend. Of course if you prefer, chicken beef, or pork will work just as well. Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:31:12 GMT http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/italian_sausage.html This simple Grilled Italian Sausage Sandwich is perfect for this Labor Day weekend. Homemade Sicilian sausage is the best but your favorite store bought sausage will be just fine, Sat, 04 Sep 2010 21:04:42 GMT http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/meatball_sandwich.html 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 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:37:05 GMT http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/grilled_chicken_breasts.html 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. Sun, 29 Aug 2010 16:43:22 GMT http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/chicken_and_cauliflower.html 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 dont like cauliflower you can always substit Fri, 27 Aug 2010 01:54:12 GMT http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/chicken_with_vodka.html 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 Sat, 21 Aug 2010 22:20:10 GMT http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/index.html Enjoy the many Italian recipes Chicago has to offer. This is a culinary adventure. An adventure of discovery Thu, 12 Aug 2010 12:15:27 GMT http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/rigatoni_with_spinach.html Rigatoni with Spinach and Ricotta is a quick version of stuffed shells or cannelloni. Just toss together, bake and serve and youll have dinner in no time. Thu, 12 Aug 2010 04:26:08 GMT http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/italian_london_broil.html 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 Mon, 09 Aug 2010 08:24:01 GMT http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/soppressatta_recipe.html We are privileged to have permission to re-print Frank Balestris Soppressatta Recipe. There is an art to making dried sausages and Im sure Frank has perfected it. Thu, 05 Aug 2010 07:58:13 GMT http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/soppressatta_contest.html 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. Its a feeling of belonging. Thu, 05 Aug 2010 07:57:12 GMT http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/crab_risotto.html Today Im going shopping for some crab legs to make this delicious Crab Risotto for dinner tomorrow. Tomorrow morning Im headed to the Farmers Market for fresh veggies. Probably some aspar Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:36:39 GMT http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/scallops_cacciatore.html Dinner tonight was tender Sea Scallops Cacciatore. A simple recipe made with bell peppers, onions, tomatoes and a lot of garlic because thats just the way I like it. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 02:49:05 GMT http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/ricotta_gnudi.html Just made Ricotta Gnudi topped with a simple basil tomato sauce. They were light and fluffy and flavored with fresh grated imported Romano cheese. Sun, 25 Jul 2010 03:34:20 GMT http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/sole_fillets.html This irresistible Sole Fillets with Lemon Parsley Butter is a delicious main dish or can be used as a side. Tue, 20 Jul 2010 02:54:18 GMT http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/pasta_with_red_beans.html Delicious Pasta with Red Beans and Veggies is a quick and fulfilling recipe for anytime of the year. Beans are a common staple in Italian cuisine. Sun, 18 Jul 2010 06:18:29 GMT http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/fathers_day.html This year give your Papa a special treat by cooking up this delicious Fathers Day menu. Hell truly enjoy the day knowing youve taken the time to prepare these great recipes. Sat, 19 Jun 2010 14:04:24 GMT http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/italian-sausage-cheese-and-spinach-frittata.html I make this casserole when I need to use up extra leftover pasta. Its an old style Italian dish originally created to use up odds and ends left over Sun, 13 Jun 2010 12:38:30 GMT http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/roasted-red-pepper-and-roasted-garlic-pizza.html This pizza captures the true flavors of Italy with lots of garlic, herbs and roasted peppers. The blend of cheeses create a rich, nutty and creamy topping. Sun, 13 Jun 2010 12:33:55 GMT http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/laurens-manicotti.html INGREDIENTS Manicotti Noodles Sauce: 1lb gr beef 1lb sweet or mild sausage 3-6 cloves minced garlic 1/2 c chopped onion 28 oz can crushed tomatoes 1 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 05:10:45 GMT http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/tuscan-brunch-cakes.html INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 medium diced onion 4 ounces sliced fresh mushrooms 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper 1/4 cup diced green bell pepper Wed, 09 Jun 2010 09:06:59 GMT http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/stoonad-stuffed-shells.html My dad is from a big Italian family. You know, one of those families that is always bustling: lots of people, lots of kids, lots of stories. Everyone Mon, 07 Jun 2010 11:19:03 GMT http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/makeadatecrazy-pasta-bake.html About ten years ago, my mother and I were both divorced and living only a quarter of a mile from each other. One night, I had leftovers from a date. I Mon, 07 Jun 2010 11:08:53 GMT http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/lasagna-di-melanzane-alla-parmigiana-eggplant-parmesan-lasagna.html This recipe combines two family favorites into one delicious new all-time favorite! While trying to make both dishes healthier, I created an easy Italian Fri, 04 Jun 2010 15:58:03 GMT http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/mbs-spaghetti-pie.html I have made this recipe for over 25 years. The basic recipe spaghetti, jarred sauce, cottage cheese came from a set of those mail-order recipe cards that Wed, 02 Jun 2010 18:28:28 GMT http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/tomato-salad.html Long before restaurants were serving tomato slices with mozzarella, my family made this delicious salad. I still make it today! INGREDIENTS 4 Tomatoes, Tue, 01 Jun 2010 14:39:39 GMT http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/sun_dried_tomato.html This Pasta with Sun Dried Tomato Pesto is a refreshing pasta recipe for the summertime. Sun, 30 May 2010 20:51:58 GMT http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/vitello_tonnato.html Classic Vitello Tonnato is a great summer dish direct from Piedmont. Sun, 30 May 2010 18:24:44 GMT http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/rosa_di_parma.html Pork tenderloin Rosa di Parma is a traditional dish from the province of Parma. Wed, 26 May 2010 01:58:51 GMT http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/orecchiette-with-pampaciulli-sauce.html INGREDIENTS: x 4 Pax 1 kg Italian of fresh orechiette ( or dry) 1 can of white unpeeled reserve small pearl onions 1 bag of fresh cima de rape ( Italian Fri, 21 May 2010 13:03:09 GMT http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/sausage-and-beans-over-polenta.html This is a recipe that my family and friends both ask for. When my children and grandchildren come over I make it with sweet sausage because of the small Tue, 18 May 2010 17:10:13 GMT http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/caponata-a-sweet-and-sour-appetizer.html INGREDIENTS 1/4 cup olive oil 1 celery stalk chopped small 1 medium eggplant cut into 1/4 to 1/2 inch pieces Salt and fresh ground pepper 1 Red Bell pepper Tue, 18 May 2010 17:00:10 GMT http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/stuffed_eggplant.html This delicious Stuffed Eggplant can be served as an appetizer or a main course. Tue, 18 May 2010 16:35:20 GMT http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/basil_mozzarella.html This Basil Mozzarella Tomato Risotto is an Italian rice dish which is made with short-grain rice, broth and Parmesan cheese. Wed, 12 May 2010 22:33:59 GMT http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/limoncello-torte.html INGREDIENTS 2 eggs 3 egg whites 1 cup sugar 2 oz limoncello 2 oz lemon juice 1 pre-baked pie crust shell PREPARATION Mix eggs & sugar until creamy. Mon, 10 May 2010 07:46:02 GMT http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/nana-demarcos-potato-pie.html My Mother-in-law served this as side dish for meats,with picnic lunch with salad,or served cold the next day. Potato Pie always reminds me of how happy Mon, 10 May 2010 07:38:24 GMT http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/egg-onion-breakfast.html This is my mothers & grandmothers recipe. We ate it for breakfast. It may sound weird, but it's so yummy. The first time I served it to my non- Italian Mon, 10 May 2010 07:33:55 GMT http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/creamy-mushroom-spaghetti-spaghetti-alla-funghi-cremoso.html This recipe came to me after my daughter Danielle suggested making spaghetti with a sauce similar to cream of mushroom soup and that's what this basically Fri, 07 May 2010 12:56:26 GMT http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/fish-trout-lemon-tomato-sauce-fondue.html INGREDIENTS 400 GR Trout Fish 3 NO Roma Tomato Slice 3 NO Garlic Confit 15GM Fresh Thyme 15GM Dill 15GM Sage 2 NO Lemon 50GM Butter 80GM Black Olive 45GM Fri, 07 May 2010 12:50:58 GMT http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/porchetta_italiano.html Traditional Porchetta Italiano is a fatty, mouthwatering, moist boneless pork belly that is stuffed and slowly roasted over a wood fire for hours until the meat is tender and the skin is crisp Tue, 04 May 2010 14:30:46 GMT http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/fried_calamari.html Crispy crunchy fried calamari served with a marinara sauce can be found in almost any Italian restaurant in the throughout the world. Mon, 03 May 2010 15:48:30 GMT http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/meatball_soup.html Italian Meatball Soup tastes delicious when using your own beef stock. But for this recipe I use canned broth just to save some time. Sun, 02 May 2010 22:16:37 GMT http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/strawberries_in_wine.html Strawberries in wine is a simple traditional Italian dessert that is a refreshing finish to any meal. Sun, 02 May 2010 18:35:45 GMT http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/grandmothers-meatballs-recipe.html This recipe was passed down from generation. My grandmother was from Italy (Calabria) and came to America at 6 yrs of age in 1892. She made each Sunday Fri, 30 Apr 2010 18:04:02 GMT http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/pasta-con-broccoli.html INGREDIENTS 8 oz rigatoni (ribbed mostaccoli) pasta 1 cup baby portabella mushrooms -- sliced 2 cloves garlic (large) -- minced 4 tbsp butter 1 cup half Fri, 30 Apr 2010 17:48:48 GMT http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/grilled_chicken.html This Grilled Chicken with Garlic Cream Sauce giving to me by a friend of mine who knows how much I love garlic. Fri, 30 Apr 2010 17:38:43 GMT http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/shrimp_artichokes.html There is no better combination than Shrimp Artichokes and Pasta. Thu, 29 Apr 2010 00:30:30 GMT http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/menus.html Below is a list of archived menus that have been created over the years for various occasions. These twenty eight menus feature roughly four to five recipes on each page. This gives you a total of r Sun, 25 Apr 2010 20:57:45 GMT