http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/italian-recipes-blog.html Welcome to Great Chicago Italian Recipe Blog. Here you will find new recipes updates, cooking tips, product reviews and the hottest restaurants in Chicago. en-us Italian Recipes Wed, 29 Nov 2017 19:04:17 -0500 Wed, 29 Nov 2017 19:04:17 -0500 great-chicago-italian-recipes.com http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/christmas_cookies_book.html35c86dc868fb355b6418700a92b4ac24Italian Christmas cookies, pastries and desserts for you to make for the holidays. Wed, 29 Nov 2017 19:04:14 -0500 http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/crab_risotto.html37034c32df247ee75ffc86e472c6851bToday I’m going shopping for some crab legs to make this delicious Crab Risotto for dinner tomorrow. Tomorrow morning I’m headed to the Farmers Market for fresh veggies. Probably some aspar Sat, 22 Jul 2017 09:51:24 -0400 http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/f30949e5cf46bf9ab2ad9fb83e250cfdEnjoy the many Italian recipes Chicago has to offer. This is a culinary adventure. An adventure of discovery Fri, 21 Jul 2017 10:21:25 -0400 http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/braised_lamb_shanks.htmla519bf86c794b55675d4624897ba66d2Delicious slow cooked braised lamb shanks with garlic mashed potatoes. Thu, 13 Jul 2017 11:39:59 -0400 http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/pork_ribs.htmld0e3325a0a44b04333d1d89216529d44My famous Italian style pork ribs will melt in your mouth. Sat, 8 Jul 2017 17:25:28 -0400 http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/perfect_sunday_gravy.html05819b25de5f9c37b64ac0d6893dfe52Great tips on how to make perfect Sunday gravy everytime Sun, 13 Nov 2016 16:28:13 -0500 http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/crab_carbonara.html5c525e5f1f4f95f12865ee50ef8a9359Creamy crab carbonara tossed of perfectly cooked linguini. Mon, 12 Sep 2016 10:12:43 -0400 http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/shrimp_scampi.html74c00e56115a9c35627980f5f556c3a0There's nothing better than shrimp scampi for a romantic candlelight dinner. Fri, 9 Sep 2016 12:36:34 -0400 http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/rigatoni_with_sausage.html0b7d3ae8b925e9bb6ae089bcfa5af3faAn excellent rigatoni with sausage recipe smothered with cream sauce. Fri, 2 Sep 2016 14:07:21 -0400 http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/trofie_with_pesto.html42c02c7d51a7551c942f857d1187a5fcThis Trofie with Pesto dish is from the Italian region of Liguria. The blend of the pesto with the pasta, potatoes and string beans make a perfect combination. Mon, 29 Aug 2016 15:13:16 -0400 http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/stuffed_melrose_peppers.html82a58bee7a1ff7d02c27f6f84833a96fThis Stuffed Melrose Peppers recipe has been in the family for a long time. Every family has their own delicious recipe with its own distinct Wed, 24 Aug 2016 16:41:24 -0400 http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/pork_chops_marsala.html6fa7fa036dd370905d962806affb73e3These tender Pork Chops Marsala are topped with a variety of mushrooms and a creamy Marsala sauce. Fri, 19 Aug 2016 13:18:50 -0400 http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/chicken_scampi.html0cf62575210014107194f85370d6c943Chicken Scampi the same delicious recipe as Shrimp Scampi only substituting chicken for shrimp. It’s a tasty chicken recipe only cheaper. This easy to make chicken recipe uses butter and olive o Wed, 17 Aug 2016 12:11:01 -0400 http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/breaded_chicken_breasts.html76380c2405eb94b111590c8c80cdce87Delicious breaded chicken breasts laced with basil and romano cheese. Tue, 16 Aug 2016 13:00:30 -0400 http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/braised_beef.html51df5b07b962555e07133b7c4c6c7e8dHearty braised beef with a barolo wine sauce is a nice Italian family dinner. Sat, 13 Aug 2016 13:47:19 -0400 http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/mostaccioli.htmle90a17f3e78eccd7556b99fbe2c440b9Mostaccioli with cauliflower is an old family recipe which is very different from most. Sat, 6 Aug 2016 13:53:26 -0400 http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/cod_fillets.html73dcb5fc3b171b043e386b235466d1b2An unbelievable amount of flavor comes out of these delicious Breaded Cod Fillets. Mon, 1 Aug 2016 12:19:08 -0400 http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/neck_bone_gravy.html5e157a4c5eee6fac41de366127aa3d54My friend Janis's Grandma's Neck Bone Gravy is the best way to spend a Sunday afternoon. Sat, 30 Jul 2016 11:23:18 -0400 http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/stuffed_cannelloni.htmld3618b77ab7fc151c5acffec2134541dAfter making this Stuffed Cannelloni recipe I will never use store bought shells again. Making your own crepes ( crespelle) for this dish is a lot easier and much better tasting Thu, 28 Jul 2016 12:48:51 -0400 http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/italian_sausage_puttanesca.htmlb7b51336087623be965c018bd0032f05Deliciously spicy Italian sausage mixed with Kalamata olives, capers and tomatoes poured over pasta. Fri, 24 Jun 2016 08:28:26 -0400 http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/crisp_gnocchi_with_tomatoes_and_basil.htmlb337b7256ad667503e0d0c9e6ee97df4Delicious vrip and creamy gnocchi with fresh cherry tomatoes and basil Wed, 8 Jun 2016 08:36:43 -0400 http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/chicago_style_pizza.html51243b99dfcf5a9bed4269393019f52cHere's a delicious Chicago style pizza recipe to try at home. Mon, 6 Jun 2016 09:13:29 -0400 http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/sicilian_rice_balls.html46ed914736a7cf50b8ce9eace28da656Traditional Sicilian Rice Balls make great appetizers or side for any occasion. Tue, 31 May 2016 12:07:50 -0400 http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/spitini.htmlfb1a788d8a8be6e186ae0169e51186e2Spitini is tender meat rolled up with breadcrumbs and cheese and broiled or grilled to perfection. Mon, 30 May 2016 11:05:35 -0400 http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/orecchietta_with_rapini_and_sausage.html06e16a8f921a8c107cfed8f21a5b33d7Orecchietta with rapini and sausage with a little red pepper will spice up this delicious pasta dish. Sat, 28 May 2016 13:40:50 -0400 http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/chicken_lemone.html9d053138385e9364d0e0c558d77433a7This char broiled Italian chicken lemone will be a hit everytime, Fri, 27 May 2016 11:39:43 -0400 http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/potato_gnocchi_with_lamb.html42459ad3f3d8838d193595dbe7dded75Melt in you mouth Potato Gnocchi with Lamb ragu tops one of my favorite Italian recipes. Thu, 26 May 2016 14:15:22 -0400 http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/clams.html70aabec85abdaff161f61d7c0e44924dExcellent baked clams great for appetizers or as a meal. Tue, 24 May 2016 07:56:26 -0400 http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/summertime_pasta.html4ab656e7b84fb3d339c6bbe2245e8528A few excellent summertime pasta recipes. Mon, 23 May 2016 11:48:20 -0400 http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/mussels_in_marinara.html3060de70a811a8e2e5a1b7fae92959a8Mussels in marinara, always a family favorite. Spicy and tasty! Sat, 21 May 2016 10:14:06 -0400 http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/cooking_with_soppressatta.html891c6bdf9d2f99ed986cffd1c4224281Soppressatta is that great Italian cured sausage made with ground pork and seasoned with a variety of herbs and spices. Fri, 20 May 2016 07:10:29 -0400 http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/osso_bucco.htmlb5c8a8c106316880ed2c7924e39d4372Osso bucco is a great Roman dish to be served on a creamy bed of risotto. Wed, 18 May 2016 12:31:19 -0400 http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/chicken_marsala.htmlfc8a0ca033d8081a891124452a4bb5dfThis Chicken Marsala tastes great and if fairly simple to make. The sauce is a rich wine sauce that is blended with a variety of mushrooms. Tue, 17 May 2016 12:47:37 -0400 http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/braised_oxtails.htmld353281ec24da07cc04f7c128e1008aeSucculent Roman-Style Braised Oxtails are great served with pasta, polenta or mashed potatoes. Mon, 16 May 2016 00:54:05 -0400 http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/braciola.htmld2ddea47e5b92bd4f11e220a776a1ecfTender stuffed braciola cooked in gravy and served with spaghetti. Sat, 14 May 2016 11:10:24 -0400 http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/pasta_primavera.htmlffeea4540e997a93f5547a2934002de3Creamy pasta primavera with fresh spring vegetables. Thu, 12 May 2016 14:03:09 -0400 http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/mediterranean_sea_bass.htmla70d851a20d127461d389d6e10ca4886Here is a great recipe for Mediterranean Sea Bass given to us by Executive Chef and owner of Chicago’s Piccolo Sogno restaurant. Wed, 11 May 2016 15:45:33 -0400 http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/pasta_e_fagioli.htmldc6201f8a48652cca12ca6a5c1d224abPasta e fagioli is rich, hearty Italian soup that should be loved by all. Tue, 10 May 2016 12:45:42 -0400 http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/tortelloni_with_gorgonzola.html464c86b611fc646c9b267885870dc920This delicious Tortelloni with Gorgonzola Spinach Cream Sauce is rich and filling. The tortelloni can be filled with meat, cheese, mushrooms Thu, 5 May 2016 12:27:04 -0400 http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/grilled_shrimp.htmlef4be2881421496c7ef7577827bfb240Delicious Grilled Shrimp mixed with fresh tomatoes and basil is a simple dish for a springtime dinner. Wed, 4 May 2016 11:10:31 -0400 http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/shells_with_ricotta_sauce.htmlf43b9ee7b21d719fddbcb1ad01547446Shells with Ricotta Sauce is a creamy mixture of ricotta, tomatoes, capers and onions topped with melted mozzarella cheese. Mon, 2 May 2016 11:10:10 -0400 http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/lima_bean_soup.html308202323468a20ed655e43dad7d568cWow, I haven’t made Lima Bean Soup in a long time. For some reason after many years I had a taste for this soup my Mom made on many occasions. I almost forgot how much we enjoyed it. Fri, 29 Apr 2016 08:09:41 -0400 http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/chicken_parmesan.html0514d2ef6d07d8a64539ae55a16f6a93Stringy ,cheesy,tomatoey chicken parmesan will surely be a hit among both children and adults. Wed, 27 Apr 2016 11:19:47 -0400 http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/chicken_scaloppini.htmlaabcb552ff214d5c0cefec9a5e4224b5Tender, lemony chicken scaloppini with broccoli, basil and cream. Tue, 26 Apr 2016 10:26:15 -0400 http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/chicken_piccata.htmle65a104a0f620ebe3c38af971bddc0e6Delicious chicken piccata with capers and lemon butter sauce. Wed, 20 Apr 2016 12:44:14 -0400 http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/stuffed_peppers.html8f723b8adff241c9ff437e605c187660Italian style stuffed peppers with garlic bread and more garlic bread. Sun, 17 Apr 2016 10:37:45 -0400 http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/chicago_style_italian_beef_sandwich.htmle7b4ceb8980792efc69cfcf490bfa3d6Chicago's deliciously juicy beef sandwiches using our famous Chicago Style Beef Seasoning Sat, 16 Apr 2016 11:14:36 -0400 http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/meatball_sandwich.htmldc4a396edb6905d51dab1234c0442ef3This is absolutely The Best Italian Meatball Sandwich you have ever tasted. There is nothing better than fried meatballs on garlic bread topped with gravy, provolone cheese, sweet peppers and Fri, 15 Apr 2016 12:34:35 -0400 http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/wild_mushroom_risotto.html7f63c6273279a564b1bfb16f9aacbf85To make this perfect Wild Mushroom Risotto begin with the rice.  Use a short-grain rice that absorbs liquid without becoming gluey.  Fri, 8 Apr 2016 11:47:34 -0400 http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/stuffed_artichokes.html1265d75eae853ab49053eb418bf30945Delicious stuffed artichokes with onions, garlic, bread crumbs and parmesan cheese. Tue, 5 Apr 2016 11:15:23 -0400 http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/stuffed_cabbage_rolls.html98e57c4f1ea8f36ac473cc65d0277a28Like any dish Italian Stuffed Cabbage Rolls can be made in a variety of different ways. I love the original recipe that I have posted on this site but that’s the recipe I grew up with. Since Mon, 4 Apr 2016 10:29:13 -0400