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Italian Shrimp and Scallop Risotto Recipe and Video - This authentic Italian seafood risotto is made with shrimps and scallops, but you can sub in any seafood you like, just make sure the rice and seafood are cooked separately.

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Italian Shrimp and Scallop Risotto

This authentic Italian seafood risotto is made with shrimps and scallops, but you can sub in any seafood you like, just make sure the rice and seafood are cooked separately.

By tea

Shrimp Scampi with Pasta Recipe and Video - Shrimp are served with linguine pasta in a white wine-and-butter sauce flecked with fresh parsley for a quick and impressive main dish.

Shrimp Scampi with Pasta

Shrimp are served with linguine pasta in a white wine-and-butter sauce flecked with fresh parsley for a quick and impressive main dish.

By JustJen

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Hearty Meatball Sandwich Recipe - A cross between meatloaf and meatballs, this sandwich holds together without being messy.

Hearty Meatball Sandwich

A cross between meatloaf and meatballs, this sandwich holds together without being messy.

By q

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Pork Chops Italiano Recipe and Video - Pork chops are simmered until very tender in a mushroom tomato sauce with Italian seasonings.

Pork Chops Italiano

Pork chops are simmered until very tender in a mushroom tomato sauce with Italian seasonings.

By lutzflcat

Kay's Spaghetti and Lasagna Sauce Recipe and Video - This sauce came from a good friend's Italian mother-in-law. It is easy, and by far the best homemade sauce I know of. Great for both spaghetti and lasagna. Pssst...the secret is the sugar! Also, as I am now vegetarian, it tastes great with out the meat! Just substitute two tablespoons olive oil for the beef.

Kay's Spaghetti and Lasagna Sauce

This sauce came from a good friend's Italian mother-in-law. It is easy, and by far the best homemade sauce I know of. Great for both spaghetti and lasagna. Pssst...the secret is the sugar! Also, as I am now vegetarian, it tastes great with out the meat! Just substitute two tablespoons olive oil for the beef.

By SHERIMA1

Tagliatelle with Coriander Pesto Recipe - A perfect light dish of cilantro pesto made with pine nuts and feta cheese with tagliatelli (wide fettucine) pasta.

Tagliatelle with Coriander Pesto

A perfect light dish of cilantro pesto made with pine nuts and feta cheese with tagliatelli (wide fettucine) pasta.

By Melanie Booth

Tilapia Scaloppine Recipe - Tilapia, always quick and easy to cook, gets an Italian update with capers and fresh mushrooms.

Tilapia Scaloppine

Tilapia, always quick and easy to cook, gets an Italian update with capers and fresh mushrooms.

By Robin Joy Wright

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Prune and Olive Chicken Recipe - In Chicken Marbella, as this dish is commonly known, chicken marinates in a sauce of prunes, green olives, garlic, olive oil, and seasonings. It is well worth the time it takes to make, as this marvelous Mediterranean fare is a perfect party dish, and keeps and reheats well.

Prune and Olive Chicken

In Chicken Marbella, as this dish is commonly known, chicken marinates in a sauce of prunes, green olives, garlic, olive oil, and seasonings. It is well worth the time it takes to make, as this marvelous Mediterranean fare is a perfect party dish, and keeps and reheats well.

By Teresa

Original Homemade Italian Beef Recipe and Video - Chuck roast is slow-cooked with Italian salad dressing mix and pickled peppers until it is tender enough to shred with a fork.

Original Homemade Italian Beef

Chuck roast is slow-cooked with Italian salad dressing mix and pickled peppers until it is tender enough to shred with a fork.

By Randi

World's Best Lasagna Recipe and Video - Filling and satisfying, John Chandler's lasagna is our most popular recipe. With basil, sausage, ground beef and three types of cheese, it lives up to its name.

World's Best Lasagna

Filling and satisfying, John Chandler's lasagna is our most popular recipe. With basil, sausage, ground beef and three types of cheese, it lives up to its name.

By John Chandler

Chicken Marsala Recipe and Video - Herbed chicken in a sweet Marsala and mushroom sauce -- sounds simple, and it is -- simply delicious.

Chicken Marsala

Herbed chicken in a sweet Marsala and mushroom sauce -- sounds simple, and it is -- simply delicious.

By Lisa

Bow Ties with Sausage, Tomatoes and Cream Recipe and Video - Sweet Italian sausage is simmered with plum tomatoes, garlic, onion and heavy cream to create a thick, rich sauce that's served with bow tie pasta.

Bow Ties with Sausage, Tomatoes and Cream

Sweet Italian sausage is simmered with plum tomatoes, garlic, onion and heavy cream to create a thick, rich sauce that's served with bow tie pasta.

By Linda Caroline

Eggplant Parmesan II Recipe and Video - Eggplant slices are dipped in egg and bread crumbs and then baked, instead of fried. The slices are layered with spaghetti sauce, mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.

Eggplant Parmesan II

Eggplant slices are dipped in egg and bread crumbs and then baked, instead of fried. The slices are layered with spaghetti sauce, mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.

By Dolores Gentner-Ryan

Chicken Parmesan Recipe and Video - A classic Italian dish prepared with tomato sauce and mozzarella, with a few additions by Chef John. Sure to impress your friends and family!

Chicken Parmesan

A classic Italian dish prepared with tomato sauce and mozzarella, with a few additions by Chef John. Sure to impress your friends and family!

By Chef John

Italian Spaghetti Sauce with Meatballs Recipe and Video - Big, tasty beef meatballs are simmered in an easy Italian tomato sauce in this easy recipe.

Italian Spaghetti Sauce with Meatballs

Big, tasty beef meatballs are simmered in an easy Italian tomato sauce in this easy recipe.

By Jeremy

Gourmet Mushroom Risotto Recipe and Video - This authentic Italian-style mushroom risotto takes time to prepare, but it's worth the wait. It's the perfect complement for grilled meats and chicken dishes.

Gourmet Mushroom Risotto

This authentic Italian-style mushroom risotto takes time to prepare, but it's worth the wait. It's the perfect complement for grilled meats and chicken dishes.

By Myleen Sagrado Sjödin

Garlic Cheddar Chicken Recipe and Video - Chicken breasts are dipped in garlic butter and breaded in Cheddar cheese bread crumbs in this kid-friendly dish.

Garlic Cheddar Chicken

Chicken breasts are dipped in garlic butter and breaded in Cheddar cheese bread crumbs in this kid-friendly dish.

By BAYLOR66

Chicken Milano Recipe and Video - A delicious pasta and chicken dish with garlic, sun-dried tomatoes and fresh basil. Serve with crusty bread.

Chicken Milano

A delicious pasta and chicken dish with garlic, sun-dried tomatoes and fresh basil. Serve with crusty bread.

By MARBALET

American Lasagna Recipe and Video - Making this lasagna a day ahead and refrigerating overnight allows the spices to meld, and gives it exceptional flavor.

American Lasagna

Making this lasagna a day ahead and refrigerating overnight allows the spices to meld, and gives it exceptional flavor.

By ETHELMERTZ

Slow Cooker Italian Beef for Sandwiches Recipe and Video - Rump roast is cooked with Italian salad dressing mix and seasonings until it is tender enough to shred with a fork.

Slow Cooker Italian Beef for Sandwiches

Rump roast is cooked with Italian salad dressing mix and seasonings until it is tender enough to shred with a fork.

By MAUREENBURR

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Balsamic Roasted Pork Loin Recipe and Video - Just four ingredients will produce the tastiest pork loin you've ever had. It's a crowd pleaser!

Balsamic Roasted Pork Loin

Just four ingredients will produce the tastiest pork loin you've ever had. It's a crowd pleaser!

By Melissa S.

White Cheese Chicken Lasagna Recipe and Video - Thick with an abundance of mozzarella, Parmesan and ricotta cheeses, this chicken and spinach lasagna could make you forget all about the tomato kind!

White Cheese Chicken Lasagna

Thick with an abundance of mozzarella, Parmesan and ricotta cheeses, this chicken and spinach lasagna could make you forget all about the tomato kind!

By Lisa Humpf

Italian Breaded Pork Chops Recipe and Video - Pork chops are breaded with Italian breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese then baked for a flavorful dinner.

Italian Breaded Pork Chops

Pork chops are breaded with Italian breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese then baked for a flavorful dinner.

By ELISAW

Spinach Tomato Tortellini Recipe and Video - An old boyfriend's mother used to cook this for me whenever I ate over. Cheese tortellini are served in a creamy tomato and spinach sauce. I love it!

Spinach Tomato Tortellini

An old boyfriend's mother used to cook this for me whenever I ate over. Cheese tortellini are served in a creamy tomato and spinach sauce. I love it!

By LELA NORTON

Peppered Shrimp Alfredo Recipe and Video - Peppered shrimp is simmered in store-bought Alfredo sauce. Cayenne pepper and Romano cheese give it an extra kick.

Peppered Shrimp Alfredo

Peppered shrimp is simmered in store-bought Alfredo sauce. Cayenne pepper and Romano cheese give it an extra kick.

By Jenn Zeller

The Best Parmesan Chicken Bake Recipe and Video - This chicken Parmesan is done casserole style (so, no breading or frying!), but still offers up that irresistible combination of tender chicken, crunchy/cheesy coating, and flavorful sauce.

The Best Parmesan Chicken Bake

This chicken Parmesan is done casserole style (so, no breading or frying!), but still offers up that irresistible combination of tender chicken, crunchy/cheesy coating, and flavorful sauce.

By Chef John

Pesto Chicken Florentine Recipe and Video - Spinach, chicken and pasta are smothered in a glorious creamy pesto sauce.

Pesto Chicken Florentine

Spinach, chicken and pasta are smothered in a glorious creamy pesto sauce.

By MINERFAMILY

Chef John's Italian Meatballs Recipe and Video - These Italian meatballs use a standard mix of ground beef and ground pork, with added flavor from parsley, garlic, and dried herbs. Bake up a batch, mix them with your favorite spaghetti dish, and dinner is served!

Chef John's Italian Meatballs

These Italian meatballs use a standard mix of ground beef and ground pork, with added flavor from parsley, garlic, and dried herbs. Bake up a batch, mix them with your favorite spaghetti dish, and dinner is served!

By Chef John

Chicken Fettuccini Alfredo Recipe and Video - Savory, sauteed chicken is cooked in a cheesy, creamy sauce with Roma tomatoes. The mixture is served atop a bed of fettuccini pasta.

Chicken Fettuccini Alfredo

Savory, sauteed chicken is cooked in a cheesy, creamy sauce with Roma tomatoes. The mixture is served atop a bed of fettuccini pasta.

By Emily