Baked Manicotti Shells Recipe with Homemade Manicotti Shells!
Here's a wonderful recipe for Baked Manicotti Shells that my grandniece Leah just loves. This recipe actually features homemade shells - it makes all the difference. We just love it and I hope you will too. Ingredients for Homemade Shells 5-6 Eggs 1 1/4 cup Flour 1/4 tsp. Salt 1 tsp. Butter 1 1/4 cup Water Instructions For Shells 1) In Medium Bowl, combine your eggs, flour, Read more [...]Categories: entree Tags: baked manicotti, cheese, eggs, flour, homemade, manicotti, parmesan, parsley, ricotta, shells
Ravioli Con Ricotta Recipe (Cheese-Filled Ravioli)
Here's a traditional recipe for Cheese-Filled Ravioli, which we call "Ravioli Con Ricotta." It's quite easy to make and I hope you give it a try, because once you make this recipe, you'll never go back to store-bought ravioli. Let me know what you think once you make it. Ingredients for Dough: 4 cups Flour 4 Eggs 2 Eggshells of warm water Salt to taste Instructions for Dough: 1) Read more [...]Categories: entree Tags: cheese ravioli, dough, eggs, flour, parmesan cheese, parsley, ravioli, ricotta
Baked Lasagne with Meat Balls
Here's a recipe for Baked Lasagne with Meat Balls that I loved to make with my granddaughter Shawn. It's a hearty meal that will satisfy your whole family - and still have enough for leftovers. It's a bit of a twist on the typical lasagne recipe because this one uses meatballs as the filling - mmmm. Ingredients: 3/4 lb. lean ground beef 1 lb. Mozzarella cheese, cubed 1/2 tsp. salt 1 Read more [...]Categories: entree Tags: baked lasagne, balls, beef, cheese, lasagne, lemon, meat, meatballs, mozzarella, parmesan cheese, ricotta, sauce
To-To’s are Italian Chocolate Cookies to die for
If you've never had To-To's, you're really missing out on a great Italian Dessert. To-To's are Chocolate Cookies that are so tasty you'll make them again and again - and be the envy of all your friends. Instructions: 2 1/2 cups Flour 1/3 cup Shortening 1/2 cup Sugar 5 Tbsp Cocoa 1/2 tsp. Ground Cloves 1 Tbsp. Baking Powder 1 cup Milk 1/2 lb. Walnuts (chopped) Instructions: 1) Read more [...]Categories: dessert Tags: baking powder, chocolate, chocolate cookies, cloves, cocoa, cookie dough, cookies, dessert, flour, icing, milk, shortening, sugar, to-to's
Pasqualina’s World Famous Pickled Eggs
OK, my friends, I must really like you because I'm about to share with you my ultra secret, world-famous recipe for Pickled Eggs! It doesn't get any better than this, so if you like Pickled Eggs, I hope you'll enjoy this recipe. Please let me know what you think. Ingredients: 2 cans (8oz) Beets 3/4 cup Sugar 1 cup Apple Cider Vinegar 1/4 tsp. Pepper 1 cup Water (cold) 3/4 tsp. Read more [...]Categories: appetizer Tags: allspice, appetizer, beer, beet juice, beets, eggs, pickled eggs, pickling spices, sugar, vinegar
Italian Stuffed Mushrooms
Mushrooms make a great appetizer and this recipe for Italian Stuffed Mushrooms will really make your friends' mouth water. Try it and let me know what you think. Ingredients: 16 Mushrooms (Large) 1/2 lb. of Italian Sausage (we like spicy, but you can use mild if you like) Salt and Pepper to taste Instructions: 1) Remove the sausage from it's casing and place it in a large Read more [...]Let’s Make Tiramisu
If you've ever been to an Italian Eatery, you've probably had Tiramisu and wished you could make it yourself at home. Well, now you can - with this easy recipe. One bite and you'll swear you went to Dessert Heaven. Buono! Ingredients: 1 Pound Cake 1/2 cup Mascarpone Cheese 4 oz Light Cream Cheese 2 Tbsp Confectioner's Sugar 1/4 cup Coffee Liquer (such as Kahlua) 2 cup Whipped Topping 1 Read more [...]Categories: dessert Tags: cocoa, coffee, cream cheese, dessert, kahlua, mascarpone, pound cake, sugar, tiramisu, whipped cream
Welcome, Friends
Thanks for visiting ItalianCookingTips.com. I'm Pasqualina and, together with my family, we'd like to help you learn more about Italian Cooking and our beautiful home country. During our time, my family has owned and operated six different Italian eateries and although we're all retired now and have sold the businesses, we still love to cook and now that we have more free time, we'd like to share Read more [...]Categories: Uncategorized Tags: bacala, bolognase, canoli, clam sauce, cooking, dessert, gnocchi, italian, manicotti, marinara, minesta, minestrone, naples, napoli, pasta, pesto, pizza, ravioli, recipes, salad, sauce, soup, thin-crust pizza, tips, tiramisu, totos, wedding soup
How to Make Bacala Soup (Italian Fish Soup with Red Broth)
This is a wonderful fish soup that's traditionally served on Christmas Eve and other special occasions, but it's simple enough that you can make it any time. The flavor is fantastic and I think you will really enjoy it. If you make it, please let us know how you liked it. Ingredients: 1 medium Onion (diced) 3 Celery stalks (diced) 1/4 cup Olive Oil 1 Large Can (16oz) Crushed Tomatoes 1/2 Read more [...]Categories: soups Tags: bacala, celery, christmas, christmas eve, clams, cod, crushed tomatoes, fish, holiday, italian, olive oil, onion, potatoes, tomatoes