What's Cookin' Italian Style Cuisine

Simple Strawberry Mousse

noreply@blogger.com (Whats Cookin Italian Style Cuisine) — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:21:00 +0000

If you’re looking for a light, luscious dessert that tastes like summer in every bite, this Easy Strawberry Whipped Mousse is the answer.

Made with fresh strawberries and fluffy whipped cream, this simple no-bake treat comes together in minutes and feels elegant enough for guests, yet easy enough for a weeknight indulgence.

This mousse is silky smooth, perfectly sweet, and bursting with real strawberry flavor.

We also have a recipe for Napoleans filled with this delicious mousse in our recipe card below for a fancy, delicious dessert!

This fluffy fruit kind of dessert is so fast and easy; however, piled high in fancy glassware looks like you took hours to prepare, and that’s always a win when hosting a dinner party!

Mom's Italian Sausage Patties

noreply@blogger.com (Whats Cookin Italian Style Cuisine) — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 13:47:00 +0000

When I was growing up, my mom had her own little delicatessen in Utica, New York, where she made the best Homemade Italian Sausage Patties.

There’s something incredibly special about recipes that have stood the test of time — especially when they come from Mom’s kitchen

This baked sausage patty recipe has been in our family for over 100 years, passed down through generations, and made in every shape imaginable.

From classic round Italian patties to hearty sausage logs and even hand-formed rustic shapes, this recipe has always been as versatile as it is delicious.

Unlike store-bought sausage, this homemade version is full of rich, savory flavor and simple ingredients you can trust.

Baking makes it easy, less messy than stovetop frying, and perfect for making large batches however, you can also fry or air fry them.

Whether you use it shaped into patties, formed into logs, or left loose for crumbles, this old-fashioned sausage recipe is pure comfort food with history in every bite.

We sometimes even add potatoes to this sausage patty meal, and leftover patties are great, adding a Traditional Italian Sunday Tomato Sauce.

Mom also had a hand-cranked manual machine to make sausage links, patties, skewers, and even keep some loose for her homemade sausage rolls!

For this super-easy sausage patty recipe, just scroll to the end of this post, past all the photos, to print this off.

Baked Meatball Submarine

noreply@blogger.com (Whats Cookin Italian Style Cuisine) — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0000

If you’re craving a hearty, cheesy, saucy sandwich that tastes like it came straight from an Italian deli, this Baked Meatball Submarine Sandwich is exactly what you need.

Juicy homemade baked meatballs simmered in rich tomato sauce, tucked inside toasted Italian bread, and topped with bubbly melted mozzarella — this is the ultimate comfort food sandwich.

Whether you’re feeding a crowd, planning game day food, or just want an easy Italian dinner recipe, this classic meatball sub delivers big flavor with simple ingredients.

Baking the meatballs keeps them tender and flavorful while making prep easy and less messy than frying but of course if you prefer frying by all means fry them or air fry them.

You can add these to a slow cooker with marinara sauce and keep them warm.

This Baked Meatball Submarine Sandwich is everything you want in a hot Italian sandwich — hearty, saucy, cheesy, and deeply satisfying.

The homemade baked meatballs are tender and flavorful, the sauce is rich and comforting, and that melty mozzarella pulls it all together.

Once you make these at home, you may never order a meatball sub out again!.

Black Bean Chicken Enchiladas

noreply@blogger.com (Whats Cookin Italian Style Cuisine) — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:03:00 +0000

If you love the comforting flavors of melted sharp cheddar, a little topping that's saucy, this hearty Mexican-inspired dish, these Black Bean Chicken Enchiladas are a must-try for you!

This casserole-style meal is certainly a crowd-pleaser with layers of tender shredded chicken, black beans, and loaded with melty cheese, all wrapped in soft tortillas and smothered in rich homemade enchilada sauce.

Whether you’re making dinner for family, a potluck for friends, or meal-prepping for the week, this recipe is a total winner, bursting with flavors.

Black beans, jasmine rice, and spiced-up boneless chicken breasts all rolled up, topped with a heavenly enchilada sauce, and the best part, they freeze well and taste even better the next day.

This recipe, along with my roundup of Cinco De Mayo Recipes, is perfect for a Mexican American Celebration!

Just scroll down to this easily printable recipe card!

Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats

noreply@blogger.com (Whats Cookin Italian Style Cuisine) — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:21:00 +0000

If you love the nostalgic flavor of classic cereal bars but want something even more irresistible, these old-fashioned peanut butter Rice Krispie treats are for you.

They’re rich, buttery, perfectly sweet, and loaded with creamy peanut butter flavor in every bite.

Best of all? They stay soft and chewy, never rock hard!

Baked Pork Chop Marsala

noreply@blogger.com (Whats Cookin Italian Style Cuisine) — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:15:00 +0000

If you love rich, savory sauces and tender, juicy pork, this Pork Chop Marsala is about to become a favorite in your kitchen.

Inspired by the classic Italian-American dish Chicken Marsala, this version swaps chicken for beautifully seared pork chops and simmers them in a silky Marsala wine mushroom sauce that’s perfect for spooning over mashed potatoes or pasta.

This dish feels restaurant-worthy but is simple enough for a weeknight dinner, super fast, and easy to make with just a few ingredients.

We also have omitted the mushrooms from time to time for those not a fan, so don't be afraid to adapt this recipe; it's truly versatile

If you are big fans of pork like we are, you may also like to try our Pork Lombardy and Best Boston Butt Pork Roast, both fabulous pork meals.

The Ultimate Lamb Marinade

noreply@blogger.com (Whats Cookin Italian Style Cuisine) — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 14:17:00 +0000

This lamb marinade turns a beautiful cut of meat into a show-stopping meal that tastes as if it came from a fine dining 5-star Mediterranean restaurant, yet it’s simple enough for a weeknight dinner.

If you’ve ever wondered how restaurants make lamb taste so incredibly tender, aromatic, and unforgettable, the secret is almost always in the marinade.

A great lamb marinade doesn’t overpower the meat; it enhances its natural richness while adding layers of bold, fresh flavor.

This perfectly balanced lamb marinade combines garlic, fresh herbs, bright citrus, and rich olive oil to tenderize the meat while infusing it with savory depth.

Whether you’re grilling chops, roasting a leg, or searing lamb loin, this marinade guarantees juicy, flavorful results every time.

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Pull Apart Pepperoni Pizza Rolls

noreply@blogger.com (Whats Cookin Italian Style Cuisine) — Sun, 15 Feb 2026 18:56:00 +0000

If you love classic pizza but want something more fun, pull-apart pepperoni pizza rolls are about to become your new favorite recipe.

These golden, buttery, cheese-filled rolls are baked together in one pan, creating a soft, fluffy, tear-and-share masterpiece that’s perfect for game day, family movie night, or casual entertaining.

Each bite is packed with gooey mozzarella, zesty pepperoni, and rich pizza sauce—all wrapped in tender dough topped with even more melted cheese.

They’re easy to make, kid-friendly, and guaranteed to disappear fast. Think pizza meets monkey bread… and yes, they’re just as irresistible as they sound!

Baked Black Cod with Lemon, White Wine & Fresh Herbs

noreply@blogger.com (Whats Cookin Italian Style Cuisine) — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 11:02:00 +0000

Black Cod is the kind of fish you usually find on upscale restaurant menus-buttery, silky, and luxuriously tender, with a flavor similar to Chilean sea bass.

Baked with fresh lemon, fragrant herbs, garlic, and a splash of white wine, it becomes bright, delicate, and incredibly elegant without being complicated.

The best part? This gourmet-style dish is surprisingly easy to make at home.

With just a few fresh ingredients, you can recreate that fine-dining experience, without the high price tag for a meal that feels refined, impressive, and effortlessly delicious.

Meatloaf Meatball Appetizers

noreply@blogger.com (Whats Cookin Italian Style Cuisine) — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 13:50:00 +0000

If you love old-fashioned meatloaf, these Meatloaf Meatballs are about to become a new family favorite, and so easy, plus perfect for snacking on and portable.

They're savory flavors of traditional meatloaf, however, perfectly portioned, tender meatballs that cook faster and are easier to serve.

Whether you’re planning a weeknight dinner, a party appetizer, or a freezer-friendly meal prep option, meatloaf meatballs are a delicious, versatile solution.

Serve them over creamy mashed potatoes, tucked into hoagie rolls for meatball sandwiches, or glazed with ketchup or barbecue sauce for an irresistible bite-sized dinner.

They’re simple, comforting, and endlessly adaptable. Pack these in lunches for a quick snack in between meals, perfect for smashing in hard rolls with condiments or taking on a picnic!

Italian- American Restaurant Copycat Bread

noreply@blogger.com (Whats Cookin Italian Style Cuisine) — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 17:37:00 +0000

Warm, soft, and brushed with buttery goodness, this Italian American restaurant chain has a delicious style of bread that is the kind of loaf everyone reaches for first at the table.

If you’ve ever wished you could recreate that famous dipping oil bread served at popular restaurants, this homemade version delivers the same irresistible texture and flavor, without leaving your kitchen.

Very different from Authentic Italian Bread my Grandmother made with basic, simple pantry ingredients.
This Italian American is made with flour, yeast, milk, butter, sugar, and salt. This bread is surprisingly easy to make from scratch. It is moist inside and crusty on the outside.

The dough comes together quickly, rises beautifully, and bakes into a tender, fluffy loaf with a lightly golden crust, and served and is often served with Italian dipping oil and herbs.

Whether served with pasta, soups, or enjoyed warm with butter, this classic Italian table bread tastes just like the kind you’d expect from your favorite Italian dining experience.

Easy Zucchini Squares with Baking Mix

noreply@blogger.com (Whats Cookin Italian Style Cuisine) — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 17:57:00 +0000

These easy zucchini squares made with baking mix are the perfect way to turn simple pantry staples into flavorful, savory little bites the whole family will love.

Made with shredded zucchini, eggs, and baking mix, this versatile recipe comes together quickly and bakes into tender, sliceable squares similar to quiche or savory breakfast bars.

Whether you’re looking for a simple side dish, a light lunch, or a grab-and-go breakfast, these zucchini squares are endlessly customizable with cheeses, vegetables, and meats of your choice.

This recipe is especially popular during zucchini season when gardens are overflowing, but it’s easy enough to make year-round.

Using any baking mix keeps preparation effortless while still delivering a light, structured texture that holds together beautifully.

From brunch tables to lunchboxes, these savory zucchini squares are a reliable, crowd-pleasing favorite appetizer.

If you love zucchini, you may also like our Easy Baked Zucchini Lasagna or Zucchini Rollatini, both are delicious casseroles to try!

Chocolate Cowboy Cake Mix Cookies

noreply@blogger.com (Whats Cookin Italian Style Cuisine) — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 14:32:00 +0000

These Chocolate Cowboy Cake Mix Cookies are a fun and easy twist on the original cowboy cookies that everyone loves.

Traditionally, cowboy cookies are loaded with coconut, nuts, oats, and chocolate chips and go by many names, IE, Laura Bush cookies and the Everything Cookie, depending on where you’re from.

This version keeps all those classic, hearty mix-ins but starts with a chocolate cake mix, making them extra rich, chocolatey, and unbelievably easy to make.

No complicated steps, no chilling the dough, just mix, scoop, drop, and bake!

Perfect for bake sales, potlucks, holidays, or when you need a quick dessert with big flavor, these cookies are soft, chewy, and customizable to whatever you have on hand.

If you are a cookie jar cookie lover, do try my family's Original Cowboy AKA Everything Cookies, Chocolate Chip Shortbread recipe, Peanut Butter Cookie Recipe, and oatmeal cookies!

Chocolate Chip Instant Pudding Cookies

noreply@blogger.com (Whats Cookin Italian Style Cuisine) — Sat, 03 Jan 2026 11:18:00 +0000

If you're a lover of the most popular cookie on the planet, classic chocolate chip cookies, but sometimes crave a little softer style cookie, this recipe is the perfect twist on the original.

Adding instant pudding mix to the cookie dough creates a tender, moist texture that stays soft for days.

These cookies bake up thick, chewy, and full of flavor, making them a fun and easy way to even change flavors using a variety of ingredients to create endless variations using the same simple base recipe.

If you are a cookie jar cookie lover, do try my family's Everything Cookies, Chocolate Chip Shortbread recipe, Peanut Butter Cookie Recipe, and oatmeal cookies!

Grandma's Lentils and Sausage Soup

noreply@blogger.com (Whats Cookin Italian Style Cuisine) — Fri, 26 Dec 2025 12:16:00 +0000

This is the most vintage recipe I learned from my late Grandmother Victoria and she was a huge lentil fan.

There’s something deeply comforting about starting the New Year with a pot of sausage and lentil soup simmering on the stove.

This recipe has been made in my family for generations, passed down from my grandmother, and cooked every year as a symbol of good luck, prosperity, and abundance.

Lentils have long been associated with wealth and success in the New Year, making this hearty soup not just delicious, but meaningful too.

This sausage and lentil soup recipe is rustic, nourishing, and endlessly customizable. Whether you prefer sweet or hot Italian sausage, a mild broth or a spicy kick, or extra vegetables packed into every spoonful, this soup adapts beautifully to your taste.

It’s cozy enough for winter nights, simple enough for beginners, and satisfying enough to serve as a complete meal.

Best of all, it tastes even better the next day—making it perfect for New Year’s gatherings and leftovers.

Caramel Puff Corn

noreply@blogger.com (Whats Cookin Italian Style Cuisine) — Sun, 21 Dec 2025 17:32:00 +0000

If you love the flavor of caramel puff corn but can’t eat popcorn, this puff caramel corn is about to become your new favorite treat.

Made with airy corn puffs instead of popcorn, this sweet snack delivers the same crunchy, buttery caramel coating without the hulls.

The result is a lighter, easier-to-eat caramel corn that tastes incredibly close to the classic version, making it perfect for movie nights, any holiday gathering, parties, and perfect for gift-giving.

This recipe is also a must-try for fans of Buc-ee's famous Beaver Nuggets, as it tastes very similar.

The flavor and texture are remarkably similar, sweet, crisp, and addictive, yet many people say this homemade version is even better because it’s fresher and customizable.

Of course, for those who prefer popcorn, caramel corn, we have you covered to try our Baked Caramel Corn Recipe.

If you're a caramel corn lover, you will love this recipe, and the ease of making it so quickly, and the taste is very satisfying.

Cranberry Orange Sour Cream Muffins

noreply@blogger.com (Whats Cookin Italian Style Cuisine) — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 18:04:00 +0000

Bright, citrusy, and bursting with tart cranberries, these Cranberry Orange Sour Cream Muffins are a bakery-style treat you’ll want to make all season long.

The sour cream keeps the crumb incredibly moist and tender, while fresh orange zest and cinnamon add a fragrant, sunny flavor that pairs perfectly with cranberries.

Best of all, this from-scratch recipe is versatile and easily change it up with mix-ins.

The recipe makes 12 fluffy muffins or turn the batter into a beautiful cranberry orange loaf.

Whether you’re baking for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy afternoon snack, these muffins strike the perfect balance between sweet and tangy, with a soft texture that stays fresh for days.

Sugar Cutout Cookie Recipe

noreply@blogger.com (Whats Cookin Italian Style Cuisine) — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 13:13:00 +0000

Nothing says Christmas baking quite like sugar cookies, and we have 3 recipes in our collection for all our sugar cutout cookie lovers out there.

Rich butter cookie cutouts, classic crispy cutouts, and even a shortcut using a store-bought cookie mix with additions, all will make the best Christmas cookie cutouts.

These soft buttery classic cookies are tender, rich, and perfectly shaped for festive cutters, making them a holiday favorite year after year.

With simple pantry ingredients and an easy-to-handle dough, this recipe is ideal for baking with kids, hosting cookie-decorating parties, or filling cookie tins everyone will rave about.

These butter cookie cutouts are not only a Christmas classic in our family, but are made throughout the year for other holidays.

Simple, dependable, and irresistibly buttery, they’re the perfect bite of buttery bliss every time you eat one.

Whether you keep them traditional or decorate them extravagantly, this recipe will become a cherished part of your Christmas baking tradition year after year.

Whether you decorate them simply plain, with Royal icing or buttercream, sugar, powdered sugar, or sprinkles, these butter cookie cutouts always bake up beautifully.

Cranberry Bliss Bars

noreply@blogger.com (Whats Cookin Italian Style Cuisine) — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 15:15:00 +0000

These Cranberry Bliss Bars are the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and creamy, everything you want in a holiday-style dessert, and delicious enough to want to make all year round.

With a soft blondie-style base, bursts of dried cranberries, melty white chocolate, and a luscious cream cheese frosting, these bars are always a show-stopper.

Whether you’re baking for a party, gifting homemade treats, or just craving something special, this recipe delivers big flavor with simple ingredients.

If you're a fan of spice cakes and cookies, you may also want to try my Spanish Bar Cake recipe, Pumpkin Spice Bars, and my Brown Butter Cinnamon Cookies. They are all loaded with fall flavors.

Festive Grinch Cookies

noreply@blogger.com (Whats Cookin Italian Style Cuisine) — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 17:44:00 +0000

If you're looking for fun, colorful, and incredibly easy Christmas cookies, these festive Grinch cookies will be the talk of your cookie tray.

These fun, whimsical, bright, and tasty Grinch Cookies made with cake mix are the perfect holiday baking and perfect for cookie exchanges.

They’re soft in texture, chewy, buttery, almond extract flavored, and sprinkled with red, green, with the addition of mini chocolate chips, then finished with a red candy right in the center.

The cookies bring a holiday spirit to the tray with the Grinch's classic Christmas story.

A simple recipe starting with a boxed cake mix, making it ideal for busy families, last-minute office parties, baking sessions, or festive school parties.

Classic Holiday Stuffing

noreply@blogger.com (Whats Cookin Italian Style Cuisine) — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 12:36:00 +0000

This stuffing recipe is perfectly seasoned, buttery, and one of the heart of side dishes for many holiday tables.

Stuffing has all the comforting flavors of the holidays and Thanksgiving together in one simple, delicious baked casserole.

Delicious herb-flavored crispy bread cubes on top, moist and tender inside, complement any meal all year long.

The recipe is bursting with flavor and aroma that makes the whole kitchen smell wonderful and makes memories that last a lifetime.

Whether you're hosting a big family gathering or cooking a small weeknight turkey dinner, this stuffing is easy to prepare, customizable with your favorite mix-ins, and guaranteed to become a yearly tradition.

Unstuffed Zucchini Casserole

noreply@blogger.com (Whats Cookin Italian Style Cuisine) — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 16:34:00 +0000

If you’re searching for an easy comfort casserole that's a flavor-packed weeknight dinner without the heaviness of traditional casseroles.

This easy deconstructed Unstuffed Zucchini Casserole is about to become a new favorite dinner.

It takes all the ingredients we love this fresh sliced zucchini, juicy plum tomatoes, savory ground beef, fluffy rice, and melty mozzarella cheese—and layers them into a gorgeous, rustic bake.

This dish is perfect for busy nights, easy meal prep, and a clever way to use up garden zucchini.

No fussy sauces, no complicated steps—just fresh ingredients layered in a casserole dish and baked until bubbling and golden.

If you love zucchini, you may also like to try our Easy Baked Zucchini Lasagna or Zucchini Rollatini, both delicious casseroles!

5 No-Bake Holiday Candy Cookies Everyone Will Love

noreply@blogger.com (Whats Cookin Italian Style Cuisine) — Sat, 08 Nov 2025 13:13:00 +0000

When the holidays roll around, there’s something magical about spending time in the kitchen making memories with kids, friends, and family members.

With the busy schedules that occur during the holiday season, not everyone has the time (or patience) for hours of baking.

That’s where no-bake cookies shine.

From creamy peanut butter crackers (or thin mint version) to chocolate cookie mint truffles and chocolate oatmeal clusters, these simple sweets bring big flavor without turning on the oven.

They’re perfect for beginners, fun for kids to make, and always a hit at holiday parties or cookie exchanges.

Classic Thanksgiving Recipes

noreply@blogger.com (Whats Cookin Italian Style Cuisine) — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 11:35:00 +0000

Holidays are all about the food and Thanksgiving, family, friends, and making great memories.

This is a time for beautiful stories that have been shared over the generations.

These retro, timeless holiday recipes have stood the test of time for good reason; they are tried and true and continue to be loved.

Turkey, being the star of and centerpiece of the table, plus we can't leave out those delicious creamy mashed potatoes.

A traditional homemade pumpkin pie recipe is added to complete the menu.

These are just a few of our picks for the classics everyone looks forward to year after year. We look forward to Thanksgiving and Our Favorite Recipes.

4 Gourmet Pork Chops

noreply@blogger.com (Whats Cookin Italian Style Cuisine) — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 11:43:00 +0000

Here are four mouth-watering moist pork chop recipes that are not only easy to make but will taste like they came from a 5-star restaurant.

All are made with simple pantry ingredients baked in the oven, pan-fried, or grilled.

These recipes are easy to make, budget-friendly, and perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions. There is nothing complicated in the recipe ingredients to get restaurant-worthy flavor at home!

The recipe variety found below is sure to please any pork chop lover, and you can choose from Garlic and Herb, Parmesan Crusted, Honey Mustard, and a favorite featuring a delicious center-cut pork chop baked in a Hot Sauce glaze
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You may also like to try some of our Pork Wellington, Boneless Pork Chop Recipes, and Easy Pork Tenderloin Rollups on our website.