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Double Tomato Bruschetta

Submitted by: Laurie Thompson

A delicious and easy appetizer. The balsamic vinegar gives it a little bite. Dried basil can be substituted but it is best with fresh.

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Marinated Grilled Shrimp

Submitted by: BLONDIEPEREZ

Grilled shrimp marinated in tomato sauce, red wine vinegar, basil and cayenne pepper.

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Italian Sausage Soup with Tortellini

Submitted by: Mary P

Italian sausage, garlic, tomatoes, red wine, and tortellini - this soup combines favorite ingredients from an Italian kitchen. You can use sweet or hot sausage, depending on your tastes, and fresh herbs if you have them on hand.

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Rosemary Roasted Turkey

Submitted by: Star Pooley

In this method, which can be used with all types of poultry, olive oil infused with garlic and rosemary is rubbed between the skin and meat of the bird before roasting.

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Brick-Oven Pizza (Brooklyn Style)

Submitted by: CDM68

This is a simple recipe for authentic brick-oven pizza made famous by several, well-known Brooklyn pizzerias. Best accompanied by ice-cold pilsner-style lager beer.

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Four Cheese Margherita Pizza

Submitted by: Michelle

Home Town: Denver, Colorado, USA

Living In: Englewood, Colorado, USA

These delicious four cheese pizzas are bursting with flavor, and ready in under one hour.

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Byrdhouse Marinated Tomatoes and Mushrooms

Submitted by: SunnyByrd

Living In: Seattle, Washington, USA

The flavors of both tomatoes and mushrooms keep blending together in this dish, so it is great the day you make it and even better the following day.

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Stuffed Leg of Lamb with Balsamic-Fig-Basil Sauce

Submitted by: Barbara E.

Living In: Rhinelander, Wisconsin, USA

Dried plums and currants tossed with salted, roasted almonds, creme de cassis, and mint is the stuffing for my rolled lamb roast. It's a very easy way to dress up a lamb roast during the holidays. The simple herb rub adds just the right amount of seasoning along with fresh garlic inserted into the top of the roast. My balsamic basil fig sauce creation drizzled over the sliced lamb is the perfect finishing touch and extremely flavorful thanks to the fresh basil.

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Bruschetta II

Submitted by: Maryanne

A little French ...a little Italian ...and the end result is a sensational appetizer. A scrumptious spinach/basil pesto is whirled in the food processor until of spreading consistency. Slices of baguette are lightly toasted and then anointed with the pesto.

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Mexi-Italian Salsa

Submitted by: DragonShoes

Living In: Los Angeles, California, USA

This is a mix between salsa and bruschetta, it's always a hit at parties and picnics. I made this up for my family, 1/2 of them love Italian food and the other 1/2 loves Mexican food. This salsa seems to satisfy all of them.

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A Farewell to Basil Fettuccine

Submitted by: Gypsy

Savor summer in Italy with every delectable mouthful of homemade pasta flavored with freshly chopped basil leaves. Toss with butter or olive oil and a grating of Parmesan cheese.

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Roasted Garlic Zucchini and Tomatoes

Submitted by: SweetBasil

Home Town: San Diego, California, USA

Living In: Liberty Hill, Texas, USA

A little sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and a touch of fresh basil take this garden fresh zucchini and tomato dish to a new level.

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Feta Pesto

Submitted by: MIZCOOK

This recipe is very very tasty, add to any kind of pasta or on pizza dough for a great meal!

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Becca's Bruschetta

Submitted by: Becca

This is a great appetizer, especially for entertaining guests. It goes well with any Italian entree, doesn't require a lot of work, and it tastes wonderful!

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Rob's Screaming Stuffed Jalapeno Peppers

Submitted by: Allyson

Home Town: Vincennes, Indiana, USA

Living In: New Albany, Indiana, USA

Grilled jalapeno peppers wrapped with bacon and stuffed with a mixture of cream cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and chopped fresh basil make a zesty appetizer. The peppers can also be oven roasted, and red or yellow bell peppers can also be used.

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Lori's Spicy Chipotle Lasagna

Submitted by: Lori

Home Town: Boerne, Texas, USA

Living In: Houston, Texas, USA

This version of lasagna packs lots of flavor from Parmesan and Asiago!

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Sausage and Bean Ragout

Submitted by: Campbell's Kitchen

This hearty and colorful stew packed with sausage, onion, tomatoes, beans, pasta, spinach leaves and Romano cheese is sure to satisfy even the hungriest family member.

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Easy Tomato-Basil Pizza

Submitted by: Chocolate

This vegetable pizza recipe uses pre-baked crusts and a variety of fresh vegetables.

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Steamed Mussels with Fennel, Tomatoes, Ouzo, and Cream

Submitted by: DJFoodie

Fresh mussels are steamed in a cream broth flavored with fennel, tomato, and Greek ouzo.

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Crispy Zucchini or Pumpkin Blossoms

Submitted by: Domenica

My italian grandmother makes these every year when the zucchini in her garden start to blossom. She is Sicilian and calls them 'cripelli' Its sort of like a fritter and so yummy. As an alternative, you could also chop up the blossoms and mix them up in the batter and drop by teaspoons into the hot oil