Spanakopita
This Mediterranean dish is always a crowd-pleaser! Phyllo dough can be tricky to work with, so I always make sure the dough is only briefly thawed before using it. Usually, I take it out of the freezer and let it sit on the counter while I prep the spinach mixture. —Lora Moncure, Portland, Maine
Creamy Lemon Pasta Primavera
This pasta primavera is loaded with pretty green peas and asparagus tossed in a light lemon cream sauce. It’s a...
Lemony Mushroom Lasagna Roll-Ups
I love lasagna and usually make it the traditional way, but I couldn't get the idea of a lemon ricotta...
Loukoumades
These Greek doughnuts are easy enough to make at home but taste like they’re fresh from the bakery! Consisting of...
Homemade Gyros
Fill your house with the delicious aroma of spit-roasted gyros with this homemade version. Place the well-seasoned meat on warm...
Baked Corned Beef
The unique cooking method for this corned beef recipe results in the best we've ever tried. Cooking it in a...
Basic Cannoli Dip
Based on the Italian pastry I grew up with, this sweet and creamy dip is perfect for a dessert buffet...
Cheese Pizza
This recipe is a great starter pizza if you're new to making it from scratch. It's plain cheese with homemade...
Pesto Pizza
On your next Italian night, use pesto instead of red sauce for a refreshingly different take on pizza. —Taste of...
Flatbread Pizza
I have been making this recipe for years to make homemade calzones, pizza and grilled flatbread pizza. It always comes...
Loaded Greek Pasta Salad
A blend of complimentary flavors from traditional ingredients, this Greek pasta salad gets topped with a tangy dressing to pull...
Easy Greek Seasoning
This homemade spice blend is a great one to have on hand. It adds a lot of flavor in a...
Avgolemono Soup
While "avgolemono" may be tricky to pronounce if you didn’t grow up eating traditional Greek food, the recipe itself couldn’t...
Margherita Pizza
With crushed tomatoes, garlic and mozzarella cheese, this margherita pizza is full of authentic Italian flavor. —Jennifer Gilbert, Brighton, Michigan
White Pizza
You'll feel like you're in a pizzeria when you serve up this white pizza. Garnish the top with fresh arugula...
Best Croque Madame
Croque-madame takes grilled ham and cheese to the next level. Ham and Gruyere cheese are layered between thick slices of...
Falafel Beef Burgers
My husband loves falafel! This is a healthy and tasty twist on a traditional favorite. We like to serve them...
Grilled Herbed Olives
A few years ago, we hit the olive bar at our local grocery store and were amazed with the grilled...
Italian Corn Salad
I have made Mexican street corn and decided to create an Italian version. It is easy and keeps well in...
Summer Harvest Grilled Panzanella Salad
This colorful and healthy grilled panzanella salad is a delicious twist on the classic Italian dish that makes the most...
Apple Tarte Tatin
This upside-down apple tart looks complicated, but it is simple to prepare at home. My sister-in-law introduced the recipe to...
Zeppole (Italian Doughnuts)
You don’t have to wait for an Italian festival to enjoy Italian doughnuts, or zeppole. These delicious fried Italian doughnuts
Amaretti Cookies
These amaretti cookies are slightly crispy on the outside with a soft and chewy center. The classic Italian cookies are...
Vegan Pesto
Pesto transforms everything it touches with its nutty, garlicky flavor. It’s the ideal sauce when you need to upgrade a
Vegan Pizza
Calling all pizza lovers! Whether you’re vegan or just avoiding dairy, this abundant, veggie-packed vegan pizza will satisfy all your
Vegan Eggplant Parmesan
Many of us grew up eating eggplant Parmesan, one of the most hearty and satisfying meals around. But when your
French Crullers
Nothing beats a fresh doughnut with the perfect texture. And while most doughnut recipes are made with a rich, heavy
Arugula Walnut Pesto
Arugula pesto has a nutty, bright flavor. It can be served on crostini or pizzas or tossed with pasta. For...
Baked Pesto Salmon
Pesto salmon is a simple yet flavorful dish to turn to when you’ve got pesto on hand. Simply spread pesto
Easy Pesto Pasta
Adding pasta water to pesto sauce helps create a silky, saucy texture. Toss in more or less depending on your...
What Is a Bouquet Garni?
Here's how to make stocks and soups more flavorful with a bouquet garni, or a bundle of herbs.
