Sausage

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This style of pizza is called "sfincione" in its native Sicily. Precede it with some canned bean soup that has been accented with chopped fresh sage and diced tomatoes. End with strawberries drizzled with Marsala, and pass nougat candies or assorted chocolates.

This hearty winter stew has rich, deep flavors that improve if the stew rests in the refrigerator overnight. what to drink: Rioja, Syrah, or any medium-bodied red wine with soft berry fruit and some spice.

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less. Here’s a quick and satisfying starter.

Use the smallest clams you can find. Mussels would also work in this dish. Serve with: Portuguese rolls and a green salad.

Nothing beats a good old-fashioned roast chicken with all the trimmings. Fresh herbs, crispy bacon, potatoes, sausages and a great gravy all add up to the kind of dish that creates nostalgia. Steamed baby carrots and sautéed shredded cabbage are proper accompaniments.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Uncork a bottle of hearty Chianti to go with the great Italian flavors in this new twist on a traditional tomato-sauced pizza.

Offer these potatoes alongside pork roast or pan-fried chops.

Made with spicy sausages and smoky grilled onion, these are not your standard burgers.

Green chilies, cumin, and chorizo flavor this spicy southwestern rendition of the eastern seaboard classic.