Italian Themed Dinner Party?

Question

I am having an Italian Themed Dinner Party at my place. I am looking for some nice authenticc Italian recipies(ie not spaghetti and meatballs). Any Ideas

Answer 1

Grape tomatoes with crumbled bacon, marinated olives (black and whole) cubed Provoloni cheese and make your own dressing with Balsamic Vinegar and olive oil, salt and pepper.

Make some polenta, (cormeal) can be fried in wedges add sliced roma tomatoes, fresh basil leaves and  piscuttio and top with any mild italian cheese, broil in oven til cheese is melted.

Answer 2

Manicotti maybe or gnocci, or maybe make a lasagna thats fun to make.

Answer 3

caprese salad.

Tomato's, Buffalo mozzarella, Balsamic vinegar light salt & pepper, with basil . TO BOMB!

Homemade lasagna or chicken parmagaina, or stuffed crab ravioli.

Answer 4

Hi,

you can look thru the recipes at this site http://www.italianfoodforever.com/

Chicken Scarpariello (this sounds yummy)

1 (2 1/2 to 3 Pound) Chicken Cut Into Pieces

1 Cup All-Purpose Flour

Salt & Pepper

1 Teaspoon Oregano

4 Tablespoons Olive Oil

3 Cloves Garlic, Peeled & Sliced

1/2 Cup Chopped Onions

1 Sprig Fresh Rosemary

1 Cup Chicken Broth

1/2 Cup White Wine

Juice From 1 Lemon

3 Tablespoons Unsalted, Softened Butter

1 Tablespoon Flour

1/4 Cup Chopped, Fresh Parsley

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Mix together the flour and oregano, and season with salt and pepper. Rinse and dry the chicken pieces, and then dredge them lightly in the seaoned flour mixture. In a heavy, ovenproof skillet, large enough to hold all of the chicken pieces, heat the olive oil, and then brown the chicken well on all sides over medium heat. Be careful not to burn the oil by using too hot of heat. Once all of the pieces are well browned, remove them to a plate. Pour out the left over oil in the pan, leaving just a tablespoon or two with the browned bits at the bottom. Add the onion and cook until soft, and then add the garic. As soon as the garlic begins to sizzle, add the wine, and stir the browned bits at the bottom while you reduce the wine by half over medium high heat. Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Break up the rosemary into pieces, and add it to the sauce. Return the chicken pieces to the skillet, and spoon the sauce over top. Bake the chicken until done, about 20 minutes.

Remove the chicken to a warmed platter, and bring the remaining sauce to a boil. Add the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. Mix the tablespoon of flour with 1 tablespoon of softened butter. Add the remaining butter to the sauce in the skillet, and mix well. Remove the rosemary pieces from the sauce. If the sauce is thin, stir in a little of the flour and butter mixture, wisking continuously to prevent lumps. Once the sauce has thickened, add the chopped parsley, and pour the sauce over the chicken on the platter. Serve immediately.

Buon Appetito!

Answer 5

I love baked Ziti

Answer 6

Nice big pan of mostocholi, (sp) and though they may take some work, make some spedini.. everyone likes those out of pork or beef. Good Luck

Answer 7

woah thats pretty awsome. i should do that sometime.

Grandma's Cannoli  

Grandma's cannoli recipe should not be missed out on. Ricotta cheese, chocolate, and hazelnuts are just the beginning of this delicious recipe.



Italian Stuffing  

No matter what your heritage, this stuffing is a great addition to any family celebration.



Pizzelles & Ice Cream  

Softened ice cream (topped with chocolate syrup and sprinkles, if you wish) is spread on thin Italian wafer cookies called pizzelles.

Answer 8

Chicken Parmasan is always good.  Another favorite at our house is spaghetti and clam sauce.