https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/category/american-favorites/lunch-american-favorites/ Authentic Italian Recipes Sat, 15 Jul 2023 01:48:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 63882568 https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/tomato-quiche/ https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/tomato-quiche/#comments Wed, 12 Jul 2023 18:37:02 +0000 https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/?p=63103 This simple and savory cheese and tomato quiche is the perfect addition to any breakfast, brunch or lunch menu. Easy to make with a buttery puff pastry crust, cheesy filling, fresh cherry tomatoes and basil, it’s a flavorful crowd-pleaser served warm or at room temperature! I love a good classic quiche dish! It’s savory, versatileContinue Reading]]> https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/tomato-quiche/feed/ 4 63103 https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/caprese-appetizers/ https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/caprese-appetizers/#respond Tue, 27 Jun 2023 22:00:01 +0000 https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/?p=63878 Packed with flavor, these Puff Pastry Caprese Appetizers are a delicious twist on the classic Caprese salad combining juicy tomatoes, creamy mozzarella and fragrant basil with the buttery and flaky texture of puff pastry! They are simple to make and perfect for entertaining year round! A Caprese salad is known for its simple yet mouthwateringContinue Reading]]> https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/caprese-appetizers/feed/ 0 63878 https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/asparagus-quiche/ https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/asparagus-quiche/#comments Tue, 18 Apr 2023 03:24:00 +0000 http://anitalianinmykitchen.com/?p=5461 This easy to make cheesy asparagus quiche is loaded with tender asparagus, eggs and cheese in a flaky pie crust. It’s then oven baked until golden and is perfect for a brunch spread or a vegetarian weeknight meal!  Quiche brings back fond memories of my time living in Canada where I would order it oftenContinue Reading]]> https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/asparagus-quiche/feed/ 9 5461 https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/creamy-potato-soup/ https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/creamy-potato-soup/#comments Wed, 23 Nov 2022 04:51:00 +0000 http://anitalianinmykitchen.com/?p=9865 Nothing like a big bowl of Creamy Potato Soup when it’s cold and snowy outside! This homemade soup is easy and delicious. Serve it with this easy cracker recipe for a comforting lunch or dinner idea. The whole family will love it. My first year in Italy was an amazing culinary adventure and  this CreamyContinue Reading]]> https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/creamy-potato-soup/feed/ 6 9865 https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/cheese-crisps/ https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/cheese-crisps/#respond Sun, 23 Oct 2022 14:26:31 +0000 https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/?p=46562 Baked cheese crisps are made quickly and easily with shredded cheese, your favourite seasoning, and the option of delicious pancetta. Baked to perfection, these will very easily become your go-to low-carb snack or appetizer! Did you know you can turn shredded cheese into a crispy crunchy cracker? You can! Baked cheese crisps are an irresistibleContinue Reading]]> https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/cheese-crisps/feed/ 0 46562 https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/rice-casserole/ https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/rice-casserole/#comments Tue, 07 Dec 2021 17:23:12 +0000 https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/?p=48437 This is an easy rice casserole recipe made with leftover rice, cheese, vegetables, and diced ham. It’s topped with breadcrumbs and baked until golden and crispy on top and hot and cheesy in the middle. It’s a great recipe for using up leftovers! There are certain times of the year when it seems like thereContinue Reading]]> https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/rice-casserole/feed/ 6 48437 https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/meatball-stuffed-crescent-rolls/ https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/meatball-stuffed-crescent-rolls/#comments Sun, 21 Nov 2021 13:21:00 +0000 http://anitalianinmykitchen.com/?p=9039 These Meatball Stuffed Crescent Rolls make the perfect appetizer, a simple pie crust filled with a classic Italian meatball filling then rolled and baked. So good you want to serve them even as a main dish. I learned of this recipe years ago at the meat counter of one of go to grocery stores. IContinue Reading]]> https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/meatball-stuffed-crescent-rolls/feed/ 5 9039 https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/homemade-beef-noodle-soup/ https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/homemade-beef-noodle-soup/#comments Mon, 25 Oct 2021 13:40:35 +0000 https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/?p=47669 This beef noodle soup is a chunkier and heartier version of a classic chicken noodle soup made with tender chunks of beef, tender veggies, tons of egg noodles, and a broth brimming with a flavour. An easy homemade soup made in one pot perfect for busy families! Cozying up with a bowl of immune-boosting soupContinue Reading]]> https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/homemade-beef-noodle-soup/feed/ 2 47669 https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/puff-pastry/ https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/puff-pastry/#comments Fri, 17 Sep 2021 05:20:00 +0000 http://anitalianinmykitchen.com/?p=3564 This Homemade Puff Pastry, is so quick and easy and so much better than store bought puff pastry sheets. You will wonder why you didn’t do it sooner! Learn how to make it and use it in all your recipes that call for flaky, buttery pastry. I have been dying to make puff pastry forContinue Reading]]> https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/puff-pastry/feed/ 537 3564 https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/tomato-cheese-pie/ https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/tomato-cheese-pie/#comments Fri, 11 Jun 2021 04:56:00 +0000 http://anitalianinmykitchen.com/?p=1102 This Cheese & Tomato Pie, is the perfect appetizer or Main Dish. A fast and easy savory tart made with fresh tomatoes, cheese and basil. The perfect Summer dish. It is almost my favourite time of the year,  tomato season, actually, I’m pretty sure you can get tomatoes year round almost everywhere, I still believeContinue Reading]]> https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/tomato-cheese-pie/feed/ 57 1102 https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/bean-salad/ https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/bean-salad/#comments Tue, 04 Aug 2020 16:16:14 +0000 https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/?p=37134 Beans never tasted so good, this easy vegetarian White Bean Salad is a delicious healthy salad recipe, perfect for Summer get togethers, picnics, barbecues or even make ahead dinners or lunches.  Whenever I think of summertime, besides the dreaded heat! I also think of so many delicious salads that I can make. And of courseContinue Reading]]> https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/bean-salad/feed/ 11 37134 https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/zucchini-patties/ https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/zucchini-patties/#comments Sun, 12 Jul 2020 04:56:55 +0000 http://anitalianinmykitchen.com/?p=7291 Zucchini Patties, one of the best ways to use up summer Zucchini, fast and easy, onions, parmesan and spices make these so deliciously tasty, the perfect appetizer or side dish. Well now with the start of summer and the start of all those zucchini that could be heading your way, this is one recipe you areContinue Reading]]> https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/zucchini-patties/feed/ 93 7291