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 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:17:04 GMT Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:17:04 GMT great-chicago-italian-recipes.com 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 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:17:03 GMT http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/pork_soffritto.html This unbelievable Pork Soffritto and Pasta recipes blends a traditional Italian soffritto mixture with tender pieces of pork. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:16:19 GMT http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/three_aces.html I finally got a chance last week to dine at the newest Italian Taylor Street eatery Three Aces owned by my friends Anthony Potenza (Jilly’s, Sat, 04 Feb 2012 09:41:02 GMT http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/italian_beef_sandwich.html This Italian beef sandwich recipe will make you stock up on napkins. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 09:33:21 GMT http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/minestrone.html One of Italy's signature dishes, minestrone soup is a hearty rustic soup the whole family will enjoy. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 22:46:24 GMT http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/cheese_lasagna.html Nothing better Cheese Lasagna. Layers of pasta filled with creamy ricotta mixed with fresh mozzarella, Parmesan and Asiago served with a Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:37:40 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. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:32:42 GMT http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/asparagus_frittata.html This Asparagus Frittata turned out delicious made in a springform pan. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:49:40 GMT http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/eggplant_parmesan.html Choosing the perfect eggplant for this delicious Eggplant Parmesan recipe is easy to do. Look for an eggplant that Sun, 22 Jan 2012 15:04:04 GMT http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/meatloaf.html Seasoned Italian style meatloaf with fresh herbs, tomatoes,garlic and parmesan cheese. Sat, 21 Jan 2012 14:36:01 GMT http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/potato_soup.html This Italian Potato Soup makes a hearty rustic meal. Is it that time of a year for soup already? There’s no better time. Soup is great anytime of the year but for some reason it’s especially Sat, 21 Jan 2012 00:08:05 GMT http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/chicken_sandwich.html This excellent Italian Seasoned Chicken sandwich is perfect topped with fresh chopped tomatoes, red onions, avocados and served on top of fresh baked ciabatta bread. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 01:17:24 GMT http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/sausage_and_bean.html This hearty Sausage and Bean Stew is perfect any time of year but especially during the cold winter months. Sun, 15 Jan 2012 12:17:59 GMT http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/beef_stew.html I made this delicious beef stew the other day and it turned out perfect. I think it was the wine, Not the wine I drank, but the wine I added. Tue, 10 Jan 2012 04:28:38 GMT http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/chicken_cooked_in_wine.html Chicken cooked in wine is comfort food at its best. It’s perfect for a private family meal or for entertaining a few friends. You could also replace the chicken with a pork, beef, short ribs or veal Sat, 07 Jan 2012 21:08:49 GMT http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/chicken_breasts_with_rapini.html Lean Chicken Breasts with Rapini is a rustic kind of dish flavored with cherry tomatoes, onions, mushrooms and tender broccolini. Fri, 06 Jan 2012 09:07:36 GMT http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/pork_chop_milanese.html Crispy fried pork chop milanese served with arugula and tomatoes. Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:02:17 GMT http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/mostaccioli.html Mostaccioli with cauliflower is an old family recipe which is very different from most. Fri, 30 Dec 2011 10:10:22 GMT http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/sfogliatella_riccia.html Sfogliatella Riccia is a deliciously special dessert from Naples. Why eat all that terrific Italian food if you dont top it off with a dessert. Fri, 23 Dec 2011 07:46:00 GMT http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/feast_of_the_seven_fishes.html La Vigilia is the night Italians and Italian-Americans celebrate Christmas Eve with “The Feast of the Seven Fishes“. It is one of Italy’s most celebrated traditions which began as a southern Italian Tue, 20 Dec 2011 13:48:21 GMT http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/chocolate_ricotta_cheesecake.html This Chocolate Ricotta Cheesecake is rich and creamy and will melt in your mouth. If you’re a chocolate lover like I am then this recipe is perfect for you. Fri, 16 Dec 2011 09:05:47 GMT http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/christmas_cookies_book.html Italian Christmas cookies, pastries and desserts for you to make for the holidays. Fri, 16 Dec 2011 08:40:37 GMT http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/stuffed_peppers.html Italian style stuffed peppers with garlic bread and more garlic bread. Fri, 09 Dec 2011 10:59:00 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 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 03:31:38 GMT http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/osso_bucco.html Osso bucco is a great Roman dish to be served on a creamy bed of risotto. Sun, 04 Dec 2011 10:34:12 GMT http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/meatloaf_sandwich.html There’s nothing like a perfect Italian Style Meatloaf Sandwich to complete an excellent afternoon. Once in a while I crave this meatloaf Fri, 02 Dec 2011 20:59:18 GMT http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/turkey_soup.html This Easy Turkey Soup Recipe is perfect for after the holiday. After all that cooking for Thanksgiving it’s nice to throw a few things together to make a healthy satisfying meal. Fri, 25 Nov 2011 06:26:39 GMT http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/thanksgiving_italian_style.html Celebrate Thanksgiving Italian Style with these delicious traditional and Italian style recipes. Tue, 22 Nov 2011 13:18:49 GMT http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/thanksgiving_italian_style_part_two.html Thanksgiving Italian Style Part Two is the Italian menu you could prepare anyday of the week along with Thankksgiving. Tue, 22 Nov 2011 13:18:16 GMT http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/braised_lamb_shanks.html Delicious slow cooked braised lamb shanks with garlic mashed potatoes. Sun, 20 Nov 2011 17:38:14 GMT http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/spicy_shrimp_pomodoro.html This tangy Spicy Shrimp Pomodoro Sauce recipe has always been a family favorite. Tender shrimp covered with a hot gravy and served over Sat, 19 Nov 2011 16:56:18 GMT http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/stuffed_artichokes.html Delicious stuffed artichokes with onions, garlic, bread crumbs and parmesan cheese. Fri, 18 Nov 2011 12:59:54 GMT http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/beef_short_ribs.html These great tasting Beef Short Ribs are braised in wine and served with garlic mashed potatoes. Tue, 15 Nov 2011 12:48:05 GMT http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/chicken_lemone.html This char broiled Italian chicken lemone will be a hit everytime, Tue, 08 Nov 2011 14:52:24 GMT http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/smoked_scamorza_pizza.html Delicious Smoked Scamorza Pizza with artichoke hearts and roasted sweet peppers. Sat, 05 Nov 2011 13:05:15 GMT http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/tortelloni_with_gorgonzola.html This delicious Tortelloni with Gorgonzola Spinach Cream Sauce is rich and filling. The tortelloni can be filled with meat, cheese, mushrooms Fri, 04 Nov 2011 14:42:06 GMT http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/halloween_recipes.html Here's some Italian Halloween Recipes to help you enjoy the Holiday. Mon, 31 Oct 2011 18:46:16 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 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 13:22:58 GMT http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/taganu.html Delicious Taganu D’Aragona has been prepared on Good Saturday in Sicily from at least the 1600’s. Thu, 29 Sep 2011 22:27:00 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. It’s a feeling of belonging. Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:50:25 GMT http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/linguini_with_clam_sauce.html Excellent linguini with clam sauce you can easly make at home. Sun, 18 Sep 2011 05:24:57 GMT http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/italian_potato_salad.html This delicious Italian Potato Salad can be served as a great side dish or for parties, picnics or barbeques. This dish is full of vegetables and Sun, 04 Sep 2011 07:47:21 GMT http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/braised_sirloin_tips.html There’s nothing better than Braised Sirloin Tips with garlic mashed potatoes. This tender, juicy sirloin served with a rich gravy is as comforting Sat, 27 Aug 2011 11:17:56 GMT http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/broiled_chicken.html This Broiled Chicken with Parmesan Risotto is just delicious. The combination of chicken with parmesan is always a tasty idea. Combining Sat, 20 Aug 2011 10:09:08 GMT http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/stuffed_shells.html This four cheese stuffed shells recipe will melt in your mouth topped with a nice bolognese sauce. Sun, 14 Aug 2011 08:46:39 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 Sat, 06 Aug 2011 17:21:18 GMT http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/cooking_with_soppressatta.html Soppressatta is that great Italian cured sausage made with ground pork and seasoned with a variety of herbs and spices. Mon, 01 Aug 2011 09:26:01 GMT http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/antipasto.html A great antipasto salad recipe is a meal in itself. Try my recipe and see why I can't get rid of my family on Sundays. Sat, 30 Jul 2011 17:35:47 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. Sat, 23 Jul 2011 04:54:25 GMT http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/gelato_recipes.html Rich and creamy Italian Gelato recipes for you to enjoy. Thu, 21 Jul 2011 20:14:33 GMT