Italian Recipes
Italian food is the most popular ethnic cuisine in America. These delicious recipes will help you make a spicy meal any Italian nonna would be proud of.
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Cacio e Pepe
Pasta the Italian Way - Means quick, fast, and simple, but "aggettivo"-fantastico. Cacio means cheese (Italian, hard, and fr…
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Bob's Chicken Vesuvio
This recipe is from our computer fixing guru Bob Pielet. Whenever we have a problem he is a godsend, and he always gets to us quic…
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Sausage Pizza
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Tuscan Meatloaf with Pesto Topping
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Porcini and Spinach Gnocchi
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Black Garlic Parmesan Chicken
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False Coffee Chocolates with Agar-Agar
This recipe was developed and provided to us by food blogger Giulia of Juls Kitchen .
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Italian Hunter's Stew
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Italian Salad Dressing
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Bagna Cauda - Anchovy and Garlic Dip
This recipe by Wave chef Kristine Subido was used for the first Spice House/Wave cooking class.
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Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce
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Old Taylor Street Cheese Sprinkle Garlic Bread
This recipe comes from our Milwaukee store, where Old Taylor Street Cheese Sprinkle is called Brady Street Cheese Sprinkle. Staff…
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BRINED Chicken with Porcini Mushrooms
I made this up, using the easy and quick brining method that is frequently used with pork chops to moisten them. I always have a …
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Three Meat Lasagna
Another recipie for those cold winter days in Chicago when you have an afternoon to spend in a warm kitchen. I personally recomme…
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CHICKEN MARSALA MY WAY
I made this one up to suit our tastes and to use that wonderful Spice House Herb de Provence every chance I get. It's the best yo…
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Pasta and Bean Soup
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Short Ribs with Chocolate and Fettucini
Chocolate??..yes, its used in a lot of savory dishes. I cook this in the slow cooker, but if you want to do it in a heavy pot on …
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Italian Sausage - Light
I love Italian sausage w/ polenta and marinara sauce. My marinara is one similar to the one Giada uses on the FoodTV network. The…
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Shrimp and Butternut Squash Ravioli
I think homemade ravioli tastes better than canned.
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Sautéed Turkey Cutlets with Lemon-Caper Sauce
A quick turkey dinner that has all the style and elegance of veal picata. Jus de Poulet Lié Gold makes the sauce taste rich with …
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Fettuccine All'Alfredo
If you enjoy great food, try this recipe. It's a little something that Italians, as well as almost everyone else enjoys, but can…
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Spaghetti al Eisa
When my partner told me he didn't like regular pasta with meat sauce (what I had planned to cook), I had to create a baked pasta u…
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Turkey Basil Spaghetti Sauce
I made this one up, and now it's a family favorite. The freshly ground fennel seeds are essential.
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Basil Habañeros Marinara Penne Pasta
Hot and spicy!
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Italian Bean Soup with Indian Spices
This is a variation on a traditional Italian bean soup, or stew, prepared especially in central and northern Italian regional cook…
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Grilled Tuscan Chicken with Rosemary & Lemon
I don't like to fuss in the summer, and my favorite mode of cooking is grilling. I found this recipe online from Martha Stewart.…
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Spiced Florentines
This recipe was provided by Spice House crew member, Chef Jennifer "JR" Statz. It was used for a demonstration class at the Old T…
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Blue Cheese Polenta
This recipe was provided by Jeanne Hicks. She shared several recipes with us at our Evanston store. She also provided a recipe f…
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Pasta Toss
I make this to cut down on several steps for simple pasta dishes. I've done it with all kinds of meat and veggies tossed in. Use…
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Spaghetti alla Monique
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Artichoke and Olive Pasta Salad
When I needed to prepare a salad to accomodate unexpected guests one afternoon, this salad recipe came about. I made it from some…
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Tuscan-style Tomato & Bread Soup
Several years ago, I first ate a similar dish at a restaurant in Florence, a short distance from the Accademia (David). When I re…
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Luxurious Turkey-Mushroom Risotto with White Truffle Oil
Never again will left-over turkey be thought of as mundane once you feast on this delectable risotto. Sautéed white mushrooms and…
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Super Simple Spice House Pesto
Sometimes we enjoy taking The Spice House out to farmer's markets and food festival events. The occasion usually calls for the ven…
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Chicken Milano
I started making recipe books for every girl getting married from our church. This one was given to me for the last Book, From Mr…
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Fusilli with Mushrooms and Nutmeg
This recipe comes from our good friends, Judith Dunbar Hines and Rick Delby, at World Kitchen, a culinary program that takes place…
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Chicken-Orrichetti Soup with Cilantro and Lemon
I love to cook and have been collecting and trying recipes for years especially ones that use spices (that is why I am a frequent …
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Grandma's Meatballs and Sauce
This recipe is from my Grandma, Frances Savrnoch, but actually from a little old Italian lady who was a friend of my Grandma's in …
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Pesto
This recipe comes from our good friends Judith Dunbar Hines and Rick Delby at World Kitchen, a culinary program that takes place a…
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Saltimbocca
This recipe comes from our good friends Judith Dunbar Hines and Rick Delby at World Kitchen, a culinary program that takes place a…
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Avocado Coriander and Cilantro Pasta
This recipe comes from our good friends, Judith Dunbar Hines and Rick Delby, at World Kitchen, a culinary program that takes place…
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Cucumber salad
I used to work in a kiosk in a mall and I ate sometimes at this little italian place. They had a salad dish that I really liked. …
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Back of the Yards Garlic Pepper in Alfredo Sauce
I do not have any recipes to submit at the moment, but I do want to make one comment. The Back of the Yards garlic pepper is grea…
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Risotto with Portabello Mushrooms
This recipe is courtesy of John Thorne and Matt Lewis, two people we have the utmost respect for. People serious about, and dedica…
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Marinated Zucchini and Red Pepper
This recipe comes to us from the authors of several fascinating books on food philosophy, John Thorne and Matt Lewis Thorne. You …
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Pasta with Zucchini and Pesto
This recipe comes to us from the authors of several fascinating books on food philosophy, John Thorne and Matt Lewis Thorne. You …
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Gemelli with Zucchini and Italian Sausage
This recipe comes to us from the authors of several fascinating books on food philosophy, John Thorne and Matt Lewis Thorne. You …
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Roasted Pepper and Eggplant
This recipe comes to us from the authors of several fascinating books on food philosophy, John Thorne and Matt Lewis Thorne. You …
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Spaghetti Sauce
Why buy the glass jar sauces? This recipe is super easy, fast and tasty. The use of small amounts of redolent spices gives this …
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Chard with Pine Nuts and Raisins
This recipe for chard was a runaway hit at my house, even when the kids were little. I don't remember its' exact provenance, in p…
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Chicken Cacciatore
This recipe has been blatantly stolen from the old Joy of Cooking and modified for my tastes and what I usually have in the kitche…
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Barley Risotto with Duck Sausages
Our barley risotto, served with duck sausages, is hearty enough for a one dish main course on the coldest night of the year. Doubl…
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Roasted-Garlic Puree
This recipe comes to us courtesy of Jimmy Bannos and John DeMers from their book, "The Heaven on Seven cookbook. Where it's Mardi…
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Roast Pork Loin with Prosciutto on Crostini
This recipe was adapted from "Culinary Artistry" by Andrew Dornenburg and Karen Page. It was used as an appetizer during their bo…
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Italian Chili
I made this recipe up. My youngest son was on the swim team in high school and they have pasta parties before each meet. He wanted…
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Chili Pasta with Tandoori Sauce
There are so many wonderful fresh and dried pastas available that it's hardly worth the effort to make them. Any combination of sh…
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Almond Scones
Here's a quick and easy recipe for Almond Scones. Prep time from start to finish is 30 minutes! They're great with a cup of hot …
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Spinach Fettuchini with Spicy Vegetables
This is a quick and easy meal that takes less than 30 minutes to prepare and has very little clean-up. It is packed with nutrient…
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Peppercorn Rosemary Sauce
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Garlic Cheese Pasta
This is a family recipe and it is made at every family event and all sports gatherings.
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