Tuscany To You Recipe Contest

And the winner is.. Patricia from Baden, PA!


Pat Harmon - Winner of 2009 Tuscany to You Recipe Contest Congratulations to Patricia from Baden, PA., the winner of the 2009 "Tuscany to You" Recipe Contest! Judge Chef Donatella selected Patricia's recipe, saying "Patricia showed that we can always make good food with inexpensive products. Patricia's recipe showed how Patricia had knowledge and skills in the kitchen and a strong passion for food and a love for The Italian cuisine." Enjoy Patricia's Parmesan Porcini Dusted Chicken recipe

ENTER THE 2010 TUSCANY TO YOU RECIPE CONTEST
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Your Recipes

With so many amazing recipes submitted to the "Tuscany to You" Recipe Contest, we just had to find them a permanent home on Tuscany Tonight. Enjoy these delicious recipes!

Top Ten

Spinach Lobster Spaghetti in a Cabernet Creamy Tomato Sauce
By Mike, Havre De Grace, MD - Spinach Lobster Spaghetti

Lemon Chicken Italia
By Lili, Plano, TX - Succulent lemon chicken with capers, oregano & Parmigiano-Reggiano

Zucchini Tart
By Lyndsey, Woodstock, GA -

Gnocci a la Valle
By Kathleen, Philadelphia, PA - Truly Italian

Pompeii Penne with Sauteed Shrimp
By Lisa, Plano, TX - Shrimp & penne pasta in red pepper pesto

Shrimp Fra Diavolo
By Caitlin, Brookline, MA - Spicy Shrimp Tomato Pasta

Nana's Italian Chicken Soup
By Michele, Norwalk, CT - This is comfort food!

Frank's Spicy Shrimp and Sausage Pasta
By Frank, Loganville, GA - Colorful mixture of veggies, pasta and sausage with a spicy cream sauce

Spaghetti and Clams with a Kick
By MJ, West Chester, PA - This is a very simple dish, but always gets raves whenever I serve it.



By Ingredient


Appetizer
Beef, Pork, Lamb & Other Meats
Bread, Pastry & Dessert
Fish & Seafood
Pasta
Pies, Quiches & Fritattas
Poultry
Sauces & Dressings
Soups & Salads
Vegetables & Fruit

Appetizer

Aioli Artichoke Appetizer
By Wendy, Phoenix, AZ -

Artichoke Parmesian and Roasted Garlic Crostini
By Ryan, Mayfield Hts, OH -

Blueberry Bruchetta
By Kari, New Hope, PA -

Herbed Ciabatta Bread
By Lesley, Lynn, MA - Easy Ciabatta Bread Recipe

Prosciutto Wrapped Dates
By Katie, Portland, ME -

Prosecco Cocktail
By Pjpink, Richmond, VA - Prosecco Cocktail

Spinach Mushroom Dip
By Debbie, Slidell, LA - The marriage of spinach and mushrooms makes a wonderful celebration of flavors in this Italian dip

The Lil Don
By Tyler, Napa, Ca -


Beef, Pork, Lamb & Other Meats

Apricot Chutney Pork Cutlets
By Kelly, Seffner, Fl. - Pork Chop citlet with Apricot Chutney

Beef Carpaccio with Orange-Olive Salsa and Shaved Cheese
By Eric, Vincennes, Indiana -

Beef Medallions with Asparagus and Paparadelle
By Dorothy, Brady, TX -

Beef Tenderloin Tower
By Bryan, Murrayville, GA -

Coniglio in salsa di vino
By John, Benld, IL -

Hamburguer Boricua
By Lydiana, Germantown, MD -

Italian Chop
By Shelley, Medford, NJ - Italian Chop

Jonathans Madaglion de Bue alla Catellana
By Jonathan, Tucson, AZ - Fillets of beef with balsamic reduction and balsamic infused vegetables

Linguine Carbonara
By Denise, Columbia, SC - The family favorite!

Mama Mia Roll
By Ardith, Hydesville, CA -

MaMa Vino Recipeno
By Alex, Reno, NV - Magnifico Tuscany Dinner for Four

My Father's Braciole
By Federico, San Diego, CA - A classic Italian meat dish

Pork Chops Dolce Stil Novo
By Vivian, Middleburg, FL - A hearty, rustic dish perfect for sharing with friends and family

Pork Etts
By Louann, Altoona, PA - This is a simple but good recpie

Ranucci's Conducci's
By Michael, Coventry, RI - Meatball conduch

Stuffed Steak
By Lisa, Lebanon, OH -

Tuscany Burgers
By Steve, Naches, WA - A bit of Florence in an American burger

Vitello Tonnato Reconstructed
By Ken, Venice, FL - A Reconstruction of the original Italian Surf & Turf


Bread, Pastry & Dessert

Anisette Mascarpone Tart with Fruitta Di Bosco
By Rosa, West Springfield, MA -

Cherry cannoli
By Tina, Madison, WI -

Chianti Cupcakes (AKA: Italian Red Velvet)
By Lisa, Middlebury, CT -

Fraguna
By Cheli, Olney, MD - Cinnamon raisin pastry

Sciadune
By Robert, Fairmont, WV - Easter Pastry


Fish & Seafood

Baked Stuffed Clams
By Pat, Poughkeepsie, NY -

Claims for Two
By Beverly, Portland, ME -

Farmer's Market Caponate on Grilled Swordfish
By Sora, Honolulu, HI - Caponate w/ Summer Veggies

Grilled mackerel with fresh tomato topping
By Francesca, Bethlehem, PA - Italian style mackerel

Italian cod stew
By Mary, Shelton, CT - A favorite of mine growing up in a Italian family

Lobster Summer Breeze
By Lucille, Glen Ridge, NJ - Lobster Summer Breeze

Maine Seafood Fra Diavolo
By Laurie, Bucksport, ME -

Mediterranean Coast
By Sue, London, Ontario - Seafood Infused Pasta

Mussels Robert
By Arvilla, South Bend, IN -

Roasted Salmon Caprese
By Jessica, Boulder, CO - Fresh salmon cooked with tomatoes, basil, and garlic topped with fresh mozzarella.

Roman-Style White Fish with Capers, White Wine, Parsley and Butter
By Ulla, New York, NY -

Salmon with sun-dried tomatoes and capers
By Gina, Fort Wayne, IN -

Sea Bass on Spinach
By Kim, Key Biscayne, FL -

Seafood Manicotti with Blush Cream Sauce
By Carnen & Anna Maria, Philadelphia, PA - Homemade Manicotti Crepe recipe

Shrimp Scampi with Capers Italilano
By Michele, Norwalk, CT - Sumptuously Delicious Italian Chicken with Capers and/or Calamata Olives

Tuna with a spoona
By Donna, Coventry, RI - Quick, hearty, inexpensive meal. taste like a million $


Pasta

Aarika Silva's Scampi
By Aarika, Divide, CO - A very quick elegant dinner

Baby Spinaci Tortellini
By Michele, Chula Vista, CA - Baby Spinaci Tortellini

Bolognese Sauce with Fettuccine Noodles
By Vicky, Lone Oak, TX -

Bucatani Buono
By Rebecca, Concord, NH - This sweet and savory pasta dish will be sure to satisfy a craving for authentic italian cuisine.

Campanelle con Pancetta, funghi e formaggi
By Kathleen, Oakland Park, FL - Pasta in a cheesy mushroom sauce

Cheesy Mostaccioli
By Marshana, Bismarck, MO - Mostaccioli with 4 kinds of cheese

Chicken Pesto Spinach Lasagna with Chunky Tomato Sauce
By Lori, Chicago, IL - Pesto lovers lasagna

Chicken Romano with a Marsalla Wine Sauce and Sliced Portabellas
By Charles, St. Marys, PA - Chicken Tiamo

Creamy Salmon Linguini
By Amy, Portage, MI -

Creamy Veggie Marinara with Feta over Penne
By Amy, Columbia, MO - Summer veggies, spices, feta, and sour cream make this marinara fresh and creamy.

Divina polenta con carote caramellate
By Giuseppe, Feasterville, PA - Retired Americano/Italiano

Earthy Pasta Fagioli
By Kellie, Salem, WI - Pasta and bean soup

Fettucine a la filet Mignon
By Mina, Omaha, NE - Wonderful Fettucine alfredo garnished with a creamy filet mignon wine sauce. Wonderful for the gourmet pallet.

Frank's Spicy Shrimp and Sausage Pasta
By Frank, Loganville, GA - Colorful mixture of veggies, pasta and sausage with a spicy cream sauce

Fresh Herb Cream Pasta
By Baran, Kirkland, WA - It's really tasty

Gambertti Surprise
By Lucille, Glen Ridge, NJ - Shrimp Surprise

Gnocci a la Valle
By Kathleen, Philadelphia, PA - Truly Italian

Greek ala Pasta
By Pamela, Canton, NC -

Green and White Risotto
By Gregoria, Weston, FL - Housewife

Lasagna di tutti lasagna
By Rob, Ocean Pines, MD - This is a rather heavy lasagna but the flavors are exquisite and the meal is memorable.

Lasagna Gorgonzola Style
By Kristin, Amherst, OH - This the creamiest most tasteful lasagna you will ever have

Lisa's Lasangna
By Shirley, Brooklyn, NY - Lisa's Lasanga

Luscious Lasagna
By Jasmine, Wilmington, Ca -

Mauro's Sicilian Lasagna
By Mauro, Houston, TX -

Nanny's Rice Balls
By Jeff, Lake Wylie, SC - A family tradition of my father's mother

Napoli Pasta and Shrimp
By Radelle, Oviedo, FL - This pasta and shrimp dish is easy to make and has all the flavor or a true Italian meal.

Orzo and White Bean Casserole with Smoked Fontina
By Rebecca, Chicago, IL - A heart warming and satisfying version of Pasta e Fagioli with a few twists

Pappardelle al Funghi Porcini
By Walt, Irvine, CA -

Pasta alla LucasZio
By Lucas, Port Chester, NY -

Pasta con Prosciutto alla Puttanesca
By Natasha, houston, TX - Pasta with Prosciutto and Tomato Herb Sauce

Pasta Fagioli
By Adrienne, Basking Ridge, NJ - Pasta and White Beans

Pasta Fagioli
By Suzan, Gilbert, AZ - Spicy Italian soup with beans

Pasta Fazool
By Janice, Chicago, IL - A favorite

Pasta Florentine with Chicken Sausage
By Nicole, Corona, CA - Delicious easy to make pasta dish!

Pasta with Dana Sauce
By Arvilla, South Bend, IN -

Pasta with Love
By Louann, Altoona, PA - I like veggies and a pasta salad. I feel this is good.

Pasta with Sardine Sauce
By Tony, Des Moines, WA - Pasta with a Mediterranean Sardine Sauce

Pastor Dudley's Spaghetti Sauce
By Kendi, Clarinda, IA -

Peleminos
By Al, San Diego, CA - Italian: baked, meat and cheese filled mini-calzone

Pesto Pasta Salad
By Connie, Gadsden, AL - pesto pasta salad

Pizza Pasta
By Joan, West Windsor, NJ - I have 4 kids. This is a snack for them.

Polenta with Mushrooms and Goat Cheese
By Arvilla, South Bend, IN -

Pompeii Penne with Sauteed Shrimp
By Lisa, Plano, TX - Shrimp & penne pasta in red pepper pesto

Potato Florentine Lasagne
By Susan, Blackwood, NJ - Love to cook, read and try recipes...Mostly I make up my own and I do enjoy my own cooking

Rise and Shine Pasta
By Stephanie, Camp Hill, PA - Garlicky perciatelli with pancetta and egg

Sausage Manicotti
By Jo A., Hattiesburg, MS - Better than any restaurant recipe

Shrimp Fra Diavolo
By Caitlin, Brookline, MA - Spicy Shrimp Tomato Pasta

Spagetti with cheese balls
By Michelle, Cliffside Park, NJ - My mother passed this to me more Americanized with no veal and still kept the concept and tradition alive. I now make this for my daughter!!!

Spaghetti and Clams with a Kick
By MJ, West Chester, PA - This is a very simple dish, but always gets raves whenever I serve it.

Spinach Lobster Spaghetti in a Cabernet Creamy Tomato Sauce
By Mike, Havre De Grace, MD - Spinach Lobster Spaghetti

Summer Pasta
By Jenn, Redondo Beach, CA - Summer Pasta

Sun Dried Tomato Penne Primavera
By Jessica, Toms River, NJ - Sun Dried Tomato Penne Primavera

T's Lasagna
By Teresa, Streamwood, IL - T's Lasagna

Tosca's Delight
By Janice, Bedford, MA - Homemade ravioli in burnt butter sauce

Triple Sauce Lasagna
By Rebecca, Concord, NH -

Vegi Lasagna
By Valerie, Diamond Springs, CA - Healthy Lasagna


Pies, Quiches & Fritattas

Cindy's Mediterranean Asparagus Mushroom Frittata
By Cindy, Nutley, NJ - I love to cook and come up with new recipes

Garden Fresh Pizza
By Mary, Savannah, GA - A healthy alternative to using pepperoni and other heavy meats

Honey Salami Pizza
By Katie, Dedham, MA - A sweet and savory mix of amazing flavors!

Mini Pizza Cups
By Radelle, Oviedo, FL - These tiny appetizers are one-bite pizzas that are perfect for cocktail parties.

Pizza a la Vodka
By Cari, Melbourne Beach, FL - Pizza a la Vodka combines a famous creamy, tastey sauce with one of america's favorites- an obvious but unexpected combination!


Poultry

Alfredo Chicken
By Maria, Plainfield, IL -

Cheesy spicy chicken and noodles
By Marlene, Westminster, MD - Chicken, mushrooms, peppers, onions and stuffing mix

Chicken and artichokes with olives
By Lynda, Ocala, FL - My grandmother was born in Sicily - this is one of my favorite recipes she use to make.

Chicken Cacciatore
By Jennifer, Burbank, CA - Easy, delicious dinner

Chicken di Salvo
By Arvilla, South Bend, IN -

Chicken Divine
By Diane, Pompton Plains, NJ - Chicken & artichokes

Chicken Medly with Grated Zucchini
By Lee, Oakwood, OH - Easy low fat and colorfull dinner

Chicken Merlot
By Lili, Plano, TX - Slow cooked chicken with merlot, mushrooms, basil & parmesan

Crispy Baked Pesto Chicken
By Judi, Warwick, RI - Chicken with pesto, tomatoes and cheese

Grilled Chicken Marsala
By Ron, Oakland Park, FL - Summertime Chicken Marsala

Italian Breaded Chicken
By Shaindel, Chicago, IL -

Lemon Chicken Italia
By Lili, Plano, TX - Succulent lemon chicken with capers, oregano & Parmigiano-Reggiano

Little Rhodeys Tripled Stuffed Chicken Parm
By Amanda, North Providence, RI - This is a new twist on chicken parm

Mint Jelly Chicken wings with Pomegranate and Pear
By Jacqueline, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada - Chicken wings

Not Your Grandma's Chicken Parm
By Sue, Henrietta, NY -

Parmesan Porcini Dusted Chicken on Bella Pancetta Beans and Greens with Omelet Topping
By Patricia, Baden, PA - A chicken dish featuring two types of mushrooms with beans & greens.

Peter's Sicilian Chcken
By Peter, New Bern, NC -

Pollo farcito del parmigiano
By Brian, Springfield, OR - Stuffed Chicken Parmesan

Portofino Chicken Piccata
By Michele, Norwalk, CT - This is a variation on a dish I had in Portofino, Italy.

Roasted Chicken Breast and Fennel with a Balsamic Glaze
By Claire, Vienna, VA -

Rosemary-Onion Chicken
By Aimee, Ferndale, WA - A nice economical, and pretty quick meal for family and friends.

Spicy Turkey Balls
By Michele, Dallas, Texas -

Tuscan Lemon Chicken
By Joey, Indio, CA - Bright Tuscan flavors!

Tuscan Roasted Chicken and Olives
By Audra, Prosser, WA -


Sauces & Dressings

Fresh Tomato marinara
By Roxanne, Pueblo, CO -

Hoffish Batch #4 (Balsamic Vinaigrette)
By Dave, Rexburg, ID - Easy Baslamic Vinaigrette Dressing

Homemade Pork Marinara Sauce
By Joyce, Coatesville, PA - Marinara sauce recipe made with Pork Chops


Soups & Salads

Anti-pasto salad
By Jami, St. Louis, MO - My favorite flavors in one

Baked Panzanella Salad
By Kathy, #115, Las Vega - A take on the bread sala from Tuscany

Bounty of Summer Vegetable Stufato
By Kimberley, Englewood, CO - Vegetable stew to die for!

Bruschetta Salad
By Gil, Holland, OH - Very brillient salad can be served with grilled slamon or chicken

Famous Kansas City Steak Soup
By Jevelle, Thornton, CO - Entree & Soup

Fresh Orange Salad
By Michele, Norwalk, CT - Delicious Orange Salad

Hearty Lentil and Mushroom Stew
By Payam, Moraga, CA -

Nana's Italian Chicken Soup
By Michele, Norwalk, CT - This is comfort food!

Panzanella Tuscan Bread Salad
By Mary, Shelton, CT - Tuscan style tomato bread salad

Perugia Straccatta
By Caroline, Memphis, TN - Simple, healthy, elegant

Ramona's Salad
By Debbie, Piney Flats, TN - This salad is always a staple item at our get-aways and easy to take-along.

Tomato, bean and pasta soup
By Tilio, Newark, DE -

Tortellini Soup
By Caron, Memphis, NY - A versatile soup

Tuscan Bouliabaisse
By Pamela, Warwick, RI - Anything Fish Stew

Tuscan Kale Soup with Pancetta and White Beans
By Cheryl, Hertford, NC -

Tuscan Tomato Bread Salad
By Kim, Key Biscayne, FL -

Tuscani Cabage Soup
By Donna, north charleston, SC - Soup - My family eats this as comfort food when they are sick and as an appetizer before meals. I


Vegetables & Fruit

Ben
By Ben, New York, ny - Best Tomato Recipe

Butternut Squash and Polenta Cake
By Hermie, New York, NY - Delicious and refreshing dish

Creamy Italian Spinach
By Kimberly, CHICAGO, IL -

Gobaladena
By Lynda, Ocala, FL -

Grandmom Lucy's grandmom's eggplant
By Traci, Vineland, NJ -

Grilled Portabello Sandwich
By Alex, Colleyville, TX -

Sausage Eggplant Parm
By Patti, Sandgate, VT -

Sauteed artichoke hearts
By Louis, Goose Creek, CA -

Spring Vegetable Pie
By Greg, Prosser, WA -

Watermelon and Feta Salad
By Emily, Mission, KS -

Zucchini Tart
By Lyndsey, Woodstock, GA -