Soup and Sauce
Clam and Mussel Soup
Seafood soup spectacular with everything from white wine and bell peppers to garlic and celery
Tortellini Bolognesi
A hearty brodo filled with ground turkey, veal, pork shoulder, prosciutto and mortadella (Italian sausage)
Béchamel
The basic French white sauce with Mario's Italian twist
Pasta and Bean Soup
Leftover tortellini and borlotti (plump, pinkish-brown) beans create a tasty soup.
Onion Soup
Mario's Tuscan twist (can you say, "Pecorino Toscano cheese, please?") on a soup favorite
Salad and Bread
Fennel and Olive Salad
Prepare this parsley, garlic, oregano and lemon-juice-spiked salad in minutes.
Reinforcement Salad
Fortified by fennel, garlic, bell peppers, carrots, celery, onions, anchovies and olives
Crunchy Biscuits with Mixed Toppings
A sweet crusty-dough treat with cheese, almonds and ground black pepper
Sweet Pepper Toast
Italian peasant bread topped with red and yellow bell peppers and other spices
Fried Bread Served with Mixed Meats and Cheeses
Classic bread snack served with prosciutto, salami, pecorino, soppressata, stracchino, veggies and chocolate-hazelnut spread
Bread Dumplings with Beans
Difficult but oh-so-worth-it dough recipe with herb-infused sauce and borlotti beans
Flat Breads from the Mountains
White wine flavored bread with Italian cheese spread