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Pasta alla Puttanesca

Ita-liana — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 01:58:10 +0000

Use spaghetti or your favorite cut of pasta to make this simple classic recipe full of flavour and spice. Pasta alla Puttanesca (prostitute style pasta, ahem) is a spicy Italian dish believed to have emerged between the 50′s and 60′s but the origins of the name are still a bit of a mystery. Check out our blog post to learn more about this dish.

Risotto Style Lentils

Ita-liana — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 20:17:46 +0000

Lentils can be made using the Risotto method. Watch the Risotto with Peas recipideo while keeping in mind a few minor substitutions.

Zeppole

Ita-liana — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 20:24:41 +0000

Zeppole are a Christmas tradition in many Italian households and can be made plain topped with salt, honey or sugar. Add raisins that have been soaked in water or milk for another sweet variation. Add chopped anchovies and top with sea salt for a savory version. If you would like to please everyone (as we do), separate the dough before allowing it to rise into 2 or 3 bowls. Keep one plain, add raisins to another, and chopped anchovies to the other and proceed.

Pasta with Spicy Tuna Sauce

Ita-liana — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 13:00:04 +0000

La Bomba compliments the naturally rich flavour of our best quality tuna to produce a high protein, pasta dish with a spicy twist. Add as much La Bomba as you want to turn up the heat.

Polenta Soup

Dan Imbrogno — Mon, 02 May 2011 20:27:57 +0000

Polenta can be used to make a hearty soup, perfect for cold winter days.

Goat Cheese and Grilled Vegetable Polenta Tower

Dan Imbrogno — Mon, 02 May 2011 18:19:57 +0000

This delicious dish is simply bursting with flavour. Served on a bed of salad, this stack of grilled veggies is topped with a slice of polenta smothered in goat cheese.

Polenta Stuffed with Mascarpone Cheese and Spinach

Dan Imbrogno — Mon, 02 May 2011 18:19:40 +0000

Polenta is a versatile food that can be prepared in many different ways. Using an apple corer you can hollow out a roll of polenta and insert a delicious filling.

Smoked Salmon and Polenta Sandwich

Dan Imbrogno — Mon, 02 May 2011 18:19:09 +0000

Polenta and smoked salmon are a great combination. Try this innovative sandwich at your next brunch.

Polenta Tempura

Dan Imbrogno — Mon, 02 May 2011 18:18:33 +0000

Polenta can be fried to create a deliciously crispy asian inspired appetizer.

Vegetable Polenta Lasagna

Dan Imbrogno — Mon, 02 May 2011 18:18:15 +0000

This tasty recipe provides a delicious alternative to your run of the mill pasta lasagna.