Italian Inspired Recipes

Bruschetta Pasta Salad

Serve this delicious Bruschetta Pasta Salad at your next BBQ or summer party. It’s the perfect light summer dish loaded with in-season plum tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. Bruschetta Pasta Salad I made this Bruschetta Past…

Grilled Eggplant with Feta

If you need an easy side dish this summer, this grilled eggplant with feta cheese is great with anything you’re grilling. Grilled Eggplant with Feta This grilled eggplant is a really simple summer side dish, the flavor of the oregano comes through, and…

Watermelon Cucumber Granita

Cool off with this refreshing 4-ingredient, Watermelon Cucumber Granita. Easy to make, and no special equipment needed! Watermelon Cucumber Granita This light frozen dessert is cold and slushy, perfect for cooling off this summer or enjoying as a palat…

Orzo with Bacon, Leeks, Peas, Spinach and Lemon

This easy Orzo with Bacon, Leeks, Peas, Spinach and Lemon is a one-pot meal that’s sure to become a regular on your dinner rotation! One Pot Orzo with Bacon I usually make this bacon/pea dish with risotto, but decided to try it with orzo this week, and…

Grilled Chicken Caprese

This 15-minute, high-protein, Grilled Chicken Caprese salad is made with grilled chicken breast cutlets, topped with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil and balsamic glaze, served over a bed of arugula. Grilled Chicken Caprese If you need dinner ideas fo…

Chicken Saltimbocca

Chicken Saltimbocca is made with pounded chicken breasts stuffed with prosciutto and sage in a light white wine sauce. Lighter Chicken Saltimbocca Chicken Saltimbocca is a variation of the traditional Italian dish Saltimbocca, which typically features …

Italian Shrimp Salad

This garlicky Italian Shrimp Salad recipe is loaded with shrimp, celery, and a mix of bold Italian olives, all brightened with a lemony dressing. Italian Shrimp Salad Shrimp salad is my go-to dish when I need to bring an appetizer to a party! It’…

Chicken Pasta Primavera

One-Pot, Creamy Chicken Pasta Primavera made with lean chicken breast, spring veggies, and a light cream sauce. A delicious, high-protein dinner idea! Chicken Pasta Primavera Primavera means “spring” in Italian, so I thought the name for this high-prot…

Italian Sub Salad

Skip the bread and enjoy a bowl of this healthy Italian Sub Salad with salami, cold cuts and cheese, which takes the indulgence of an Italian hero served as a low-carb salad instead. Italian Sub Salad Whether you’re looking for a filling lunch, l…

Risotto Primavera

This Risotto Primavera recipe showcases the freshness and variety of spring in a bowl loaded with asparagus, peas, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes. Risotto Primavera Risotto, a classic Italian favorite known for its creamy texture, is made even more deli…

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