I did a post on the origins of Italian Food. In that post I included two Authentic Italian Family Recipes. The Nicoletti recipe for pizza dolce and the Sorrentino recipe for tomato sauce from Naples. That post turned out to be such a big hit that I decided to dedicate a page for recipes. These are handed down recipes, with one or two exceptions. Besides being a genealogy blogger, I am also a trained chef from the NY Restaurant School. I will include some of my Family Recipes, as well.
To find a recipe, hover over the recipe tab, or you can click on the link below. I’ll be adding more, and I hope to get others to provide their “Authentic Italian Family Recipes” as well. Please hover over the little bell to subscribe for updates. If you would like to have me post your “Authentic Italian Family Recipe” post a JPEG file on our Facebook Page and I will also post here.
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Nanny Sorrentino – Crema
Nanny Sorrentino – Tomato Sauce
Nanny Sorrentino – Veal Braciole
Aunt Emily DeMaria – Zeppole
Aunt Emily DeMaria – Pastiera di Pasqua
Aunt Emily DeMaria – Pizza Rustica
Aunt Dolly’s – Cream Cheese Cookies
Aunt Dolly’s – Coffee Cake
Mom’s – Pizza Rustica
Mom’s – Manicotti
Mom’s – Pizzelles
Mom’s – Zeppole
Uncle Connie’s – Pesto
Uncle Mike’s – Pizza Dolce
Uncle Tony’s – Lemon Chicken
NEW – Bob’s Eggplant Parmigiana
Bob’s – Penne Ala Vodka
Bob’s – Stuffed Chicken Breast
Bob’s – Pink Cream Sauce
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