The Libutti Family Italian Recipes

4 medium tomatoes - halved and each half cut into thirds 1 tbsp.shallot onions 1/2 tsp. dried basil 1/2 tsp. dried oregano Freshly cracked black pepper 2 tbsp.feta cheese 2 tbsp. pine nuts- lightly roasted 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil Salt and pepper to taste ( If using feta, go easy on the salt) In a bowl, mix in all the ingredients except nuts. Chill for an hour or so. Garnish with toasted nuts just before serving. serving suggestion Spoon this salad between two slices of italian bread for a light, cold sandwich. Can also be a salad side dish for your main course. Um good! Buon Appetito! Salvatore and Pauline Libutti Buon Appetito Secret Recipe Newsletter

Make Bruschetta the real Italian way, (Bread, olive oil, tomatoes, garlic, basil, parmesan). Your family, and your dinner guests will find bruschetta tantalizing. Italian Bruschetta 1 1/2 lbs or so of plum or grape tomatoes, halved, then sliced thinly 1 cup chopped fresh basil leaves 3-4 cloves garlic(chopped) 1/4 cup chopped fresh oregano leaves Balsamic vinegar, drizzled sparingly over bread before topping with the other ingredients Olive oil, (enough to spread over bread) (6) 3/4-inch-thick slices of crusty bread. Either Italian rustic or French works great ½ cup parmesan Top Sliced bread with equal amounts of arranged ingredients. Salt and pepper to taste and top with cheese. Toast under broiler until cheese is melted. If you've never made bruschetta, you just have to try this. Don't let the easy part fool you. Bruschetta is a really great Italian recipe. Buon Appetito! Salvatore and Pauline Libutti Buon Appetito Secret Recipe Newsletter

This wonderfully rich glaze makes an elegant, quick dinner to serve to guests. To serve, place chicken on top of hot cooked rice on each plate and spoon sauce over the top. Original recipe yield: 4 servings INGREDIENTS: 1 cup orange juice 1/2 cup dry white wine 1/2 cup maple flavored syrup 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons olive oil Bring orange juice and wine to a boil in a small saucepan. Reduce heat slightly, but keep high enough to continue a low boil for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in maple syrup and continue boiling for another 5 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until glossy and just slightly thickened. Set aside. In a small bowl mix together the rosemary, salt and pepper. Rub mixture on both sides of chicken breasts, and set aside. Melt butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken breasts, cover skill...

"Zucchini parm, mmmmmmm." A Quick and Easy Family Meal! PREP TIME 15 Min. COOK TIME 45 Min. READY IN 1 Hr 15 Min 8 servings INGREDIENTS: 1 cup dry bread crumbs 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 clove garlic, minced 1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 3 large zucchinis sliced 8 egg whites divided 3 cups ricotta cheese 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped 3 cups tomato sauce 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking sheet. In a shallow, medium bowl, mix bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic, basil, and oregano. Set aside 2/3 cup of the mixture. Place 2 egg whites in a small bowl. Dip zucchini slices in the egg whites, then coat with the bread crumb mixture. Arrange coated slices on the prepared baking sheet, and bake 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until lightly browned. In a medium bowl, mix ricotta, parsley, and the remaining 6 egg whites. Spread 1/2 the tomato sauce in the b...

This is a quick and easy dinner for the whole family. Marinated chicken breasts are grilled and covered with a mixture of tomatoes, shredded mozzarella cheese, and fresh basil. Serve with buttered egg noodles and grilled or steamed vegetables. PREP TIME 5 Min READY IN 30 Min INGREDIENTS: 1/4 cup Sun-Dried Tomato Vinaigrette Dressing Divided 4 small skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1 medium tomato, finely chopped 1/2 cup Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil DIRECTIONS: Place large sheet of heavy-duty foil over half of grill grate; preheat grill to medium heat. Pour 2 Tbsp. of the dressing over chicken in resealable plastic bag; seal bag. Turn bag over several times to evenly coat chicken with the dressing. Refrigerate 10 min. to marinate. Remove chicken from marinade; discard bag and marinade. Grill chicken on uncovered side of grill 6 min. Meanwhile, combine tomatoes, cheese, basil and remaining 2 Tbsp. dressing. Turn chicken over; place, cooked-side up, on f...