Great Chicago Italian Recipes Blog

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

Mangia Italiano Summer 2009 Italian Recipe Contest

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 09:04:10 GMT

Come join our Mangia Italiano Summer 2009 Recipe Contest. Just enter your best Italian recipe with a family story and be eligible to win.

Favorite Italian Restaurants

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 03:50:47 GMT

Write a Restaurant Review Tell us about your favorite Italian restaurants! Have you enjoyed a new Italian restaurant in your city or visited an old favorite?

Italian American Heritage Preservation

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 02:30:38 GMT

Send your family stories and pictures to the Great Chicago Italian Recipes Italian-American Heritage Presevation section.

Italian Pork Tenderloin

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 13:08:17 GMT

This Italian Pork Tenderloin is made with prosciutto, cream, fresh sage, parsley and sun-dried tomatoes. Ive eaten many different things but this recipe is rich with flavor and will make you

Swordfish with Salmoriglio Sauce

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 13:04:37 GMT

Swordfish with Salmoriglio Sauce is an old Sicilian recipe. The Strait of Messina is rich with swordfish, which the Sicilians make in many different ways. A simple salmoriglio sauce, which is

Veal Braciola

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 13:03:08 GMT

Veal Braciola is tender veal cutlets rolled up with a delicious filling and braised until fork tender in you favorite tomato sauce.

Italian Recipes-Great Chicago Italian Recipes and Cooking

Sun, 14 Jun 2009 07:35:19 GMT

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

Cavatelli with Arugula

Sun, 14 Jun 2009 01:55:50 GMT

Cavatelli with Arugula is a cream based pasta simply made with arugula, bacon and garlic. This is a great recipes to make if your in a hurry.

Pasta with Pesto

Sun, 14 Jun 2009 01:50:01 GMT

There is no better combination than Pasta with Pesto. Pesto can be made in many different ways. I prefer the traditional Genovese basil pesto but Ive heard of pesto made with arugula or cher

Sfogliatella Riccia

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 04:51:13 GMT

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.

Chicken Asparagus Lasagna

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 04:50:53 GMT

Chicken Asparagus Lasagna is different. Lasagna doesnt always have to be made in the traditional way and this lasagna is far from it. There is great flavor when you combine chicken and asparagu

Chicken Scampi

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 04:50:35 GMT

Chicken Scampi the same delicious recipe as Shrimp Scampi only substituting chicken for shrimp. Its a tasty chicken recipe only cheaper. This easy to make chicken recipe uses butter and olive o

Chicken Cooked in Wine

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 04:50:14 GMT

Chicken cooked in wine is comfort food at its best. Its 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

My Favorite Pasta Recipes

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 17:59:31 GMT

Here are five of my favorite pasta recipes for you and your familly to enjoous

Breaded Shrimp

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 04:44:35 GMT

A different recipe for breaded shrimp with onions and mushrooms served over angel hair pasta.

Shrimp alla Speciale

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 14:42:17 GMT

Shrimp alla Speciale is a delicious dish made with plenty of fresh vegetables.

Snails in Marinara

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 14:42:00 GMT

Delicious Snails in Marinara is the delicacy of the Mediterranean.

Trippa alla Romano

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 14:20:19 GMT

Old rustic Trippa alla Romano is an excellent dish for a special occasion.

Braised Oxtails

Sat, 31 Jan 2009 17:24:51 GMT

Succulent Roman-Style Braised Oxtails are great served with pasta, polenta or mashed potatoes.

Jillys Piano Bar

Sat, 31 Jan 2009 16:27:50 GMT

Jilly's Piano Bar is by far the best venue on Rush Steet. St yle, Cass, Music and Drinks! The best piano bar in the city.

Italian Coffee Recipes

Sat, 31 Jan 2009 15:21:18 GMT

Great Italian coffee recipes to share with your friends and family.

Italian Coffee and Espresso

Sat, 31 Jan 2009 15:17:08 GMT

Italian coffee and espresso recipes are great for any occasion.

Crawfish with Tortellini

Sat, 24 Jan 2009 07:10:26 GMT

Crawfish with tortellini is a great change from shrimp or scallops.

Crab Carbonara

Sat, 24 Jan 2009 06:48:03 GMT

Creamy crab carbonara tossed of perfectly cooked linguini.

Rigatoni with Sausage Cream Sauce

Sat, 24 Jan 2009 06:06:58 GMT

An excellent rigatoni with sausage recipe smothered with cream sauce.

Stuffed Cannelloni

Sat, 24 Jan 2009 05:26:37 GMT

The best homemade stuffed cannelloni I ever made.

Vegetable Lasagna

Sat, 24 Jan 2009 01:16:20 GMT

Vegetable Lasagna is a healthy alternative to traditional cheese lasagna.

Shut Up and Mangia

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:09:17 GMT

Shut Up and Mangia! Great Chicago Italian Recipes.com's newsletter packed full of information.

taganu

Sat, 22 Mar 2008 15:57:28 GMT

Delicious Taganu DAragona has been prepared on Good Saturday in Sicily from at least the 1600s.

Spicy Cauliflower with Pancetta

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 17:36:15 GMT

Spicy cauliflower with pancetta served with pasta or as a delicious side dish.

Cipollata - Onion Soup

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 17:33:43 GMT

Delicious Tuscan onion soup with crispy Ciabetta bread and parmesan cheese.

Yellow Pepper Pizza

Sun, 28 Oct 2007 14:37:58 GMT

Sweet Yellow Pepper Pizza with red onions, tomatoes and mozzarella cheese is a perfect pizza for any occasion.

Fettuccine with Artichokes and Prosciutto

Fri, 26 Oct 2007 15:22:27 GMT

Fettuccine with artichokes and prosciutto is simple Italian pasta dish for the whole family.

Arancini di Riso

Fri, 26 Oct 2007 14:24:45 GMT

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

Breaded Porcini Mushrooms

Fri, 26 Oct 2007 03:31:01 GMT

Crispy breaded porcini mushrooms is an excellent side dish or appetizer.

Veal Como

Wed, 24 Oct 2007 16:48:48 GMT

A simple Veal Como recipe is delicious served with a nice salad or pasta on the side.

Italian Dinner Music

Mon, 15 Oct 2007 16:43:41 GMT

Nothing goes better with Italian food than Italian Dinner Music sung by some of the greatest Italian and Italian-American artists in the world.

Zucchini e Pomodori

Fri, 28 Sep 2007 15:22:07 GMT

Simple Zucchini e Pomodori is a great vegetarian recipe for the whole family.

Pizzelles

Wed, 26 Sep 2007 07:04:35 GMT

Traditional Italian Pizzelles make a great dessert any day of the week.

Italian Cornish Hens

Wed, 26 Sep 2007 07:04:00 GMT

Italian Cornish Hens marinated in broth, vermouth and juniper berries.

Italian Wedding Soup

Wed, 26 Sep 2007 07:03:22 GMT

Delicious Italian Wedding Soup is agreat marriage of meats and vegetables.

Potato Salad with String Beans

Wed, 26 Sep 2007 07:02:46 GMT

Potato Salad with String Beans is an excellent beginning to any great meal.

Chocolate Tartufo

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 16:06:37 GMT

Delicious chocolate tartufo is a great Italian dessert to serve the whole family.

Sauteed Spinach

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 16:01:06 GMT

Sauteed spinach makes a great side dish to accompany pork, beef, chicken or fish.

Oxtail and Barley Soup

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 13:54:35 GMT

Warm oxtail and barley soup for the whole family to enjoy.

Bolognese Turkey Breast

Wed, 12 Sep 2007 17:52:46 GMT

Bolognese turkey breast is an delicious way of making turkey with an Italian twist.

Stuffed Pork Chops

Wed, 12 Sep 2007 00:26:39 GMT

Delicious breaded stuffed pork chops braised in Marsala wine and chicken broth.

Tuna with Tuscan Beans

Wed, 12 Sep 2007 00:17:49 GMT

This rustic Tuna with Tuscan Beans recipe will bring you back to the old country.