True Taste of Italy

Zucchini with Lemon

Zucchini with Lemon (Zucchini con Limone) is an alternative to our Steamed Spinach with Lemon recipe.  The zucchini has a milder taste than spinach and is pleasing to most children.  We use zucchini a lot in our everyday cooking such as a vegetable side dish, in soups, and even as a stuffing in some of [...]

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Steamed Spinach with Lemon

Steamed Spinach with Lemon (Spinaci con Limone) is a delicious way to enjoy this popular vegetable.  The beauty of this dish is its simplicity.  The delicate spinach leaves are steamed and coated with a refreshing lemon mixture to brighten the entire dish. Ingredients for Steamed Spinach with Lemon: 2 pounds fresh spinach 3 tablespoons olive [...]

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Stuffed Flank Steak

This Stuffed Flank Steak (Rollé) recipe is a great way to transform an inexpensive cut of meat into a juicy, incredible feast.  The secret is to tenderize the meat before cooking.  It pairs well with any of our vegetable side dishes especially the sautéed asparagus. Ingredients for Stuffed Flank Steak: 2 eggs, hard-boiled 4-6 baby [...]

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Breaded Veal Cutlets (Scaloppine)

These breaded veal cutlets are a fantastic way to enjoy a thin slice of veal.  The classic Italian term is called scaloppine.  The fresh herbs added to this recipe provide a more authentic flavor to this dish.  Fresh herbs are best, but dried herbs may be substituted. Ingredients for Breaded Veal Cutlets: 4 veal cutlets [...]

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Oven-Baked Dover Sole

This Oven-Baked Dover Sole recipe is a lighter version of our sauteéd dover sole recipe.  Try it both ways and decide which version you like best. Ingredients for Oven-Baked Dover Sole: 3 cups milk flour for dredging 6 fillets Dover sole 3 tablespoons olive oil Directions for Oven-Baked Dover Sole: Preheat oven to 375° F. [...]

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