Potato Pastisio

While the potato mix is cooking, the rest of the recipe can come together. Younger cooks can be in charge of combining yogurt mixture. …

Italian Sausage Soup

Experiment with hot or mild sausage in this soup and your family’s tastes. Serve with warm crusty bread. …

Pork Pasta Fazool

A version of Pasta e Fagioli, a pasta-and-bean soup, is found in every region in Italy. As a favorite Italian import, the soup has become thoroughly Americanized including its fractured name. Serve with focaccia wedges, crumbled Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and …

Tuscan Pork and Beans

Beans are a staple of Tuscan cooking. This simple dish uses convenience foods to make the cooking easier. When making your own roasted garlic, be sure to use very fresh, hard garlic with no bruises or sprouts. Prepared polenta is …

Caesar Vegetable Dip

Have this dip as part of a tail-gating party or with an appetizer buffet. Give it time to allow the flavors to mingle before serving. …

Steamed New Potatoes with Parmesan

Small spring potatoes, cooked until just tender, are masked in a Parmesan-spiked cream sauce. Menu them with sautéed pork chops and fresh green peas. …